Childminder in Islington

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY284315 Inspection date 21/05/2012 Inspector Catherine Greene

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives with her three children aged nine, five and two-years-old. She lives in London,,in a maisonette on the second floor of a building. The entire ground floor is used for childminding. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare register. She is registered to care for four children under eight years with no more that one in the early years age group. There is currently one child in the early years age group on roll.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a stimulating and inclusive learning environment for children. Children receive high levels of support, which help them to achieve really well in their learning and development. Children's welfare is promoted through effective safeguarding procedures. The childminder has established close partnerships with parents that overall, support a continuous approach towards care and learning. The childminder demonstrates dedication to maintaining continual improvement.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop systems to enable parents to contribute to their child's learning and development record.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established effective policies and procedures to support the safe and efficient management of her provision. There is a sound focus on safeguarding children. The childminder has attended recent child protection training and demonstrates a confident knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities. She follows careful procedures for keeping children safe through comprehensive risk assessments. These monitor all aspects of the environment and resources available to children. There are also procedures in place to support safety on outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to promoting high quality experiences for children. She values parent's contribution and provides opportunities for them to reflect on This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their children's on-going development. These valuable contributions are not yet fully contained in the learning profiles.

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the early years provision

The childminder is continually developing her skills through ongoing training opportunities. Her home is very well maintained and clean. She organises an inviting and visually rich environment for children. There is a focus on promoting equal opportunities. The childminder values children's home languages and cultures. Well-considered and imaginative purchases of new resources provide all children with a diverse range of resources that are well organised. Children make free and independent choices about what to play with from bookshelves and learning areas.

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the early years provision

There are currently no children on roll who attend other settings or need support from other agencies. However, the childminder is aware of the need to work in partnership with any other settings if the need arises. She shows a commitment to extend all partnerships linked with the children in the future as they move on to nursery or school. She has established supportive relationships with other local registered childminder's developing ideas such as swapping toys to maintain children's interest in a wider range of resources.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an enthusiastic approach towards self-evaluation and continuous improvement. After a planned break from childminding she has made good progress in developing planning and assessment systems and reviewing all of her policies and procedures.

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and outcomes for children

Children are extremely happy and settled with the childminder. They are very content as they play with the many stimulating activities and resources that are on offer. The childminder makes highly effective use of the environment as she plans opportunities for children to engage with both adult-led and child-initiated play. The childminder has organised her home to promote children's independence. She has established caring and affectionate relationships with children and is able to discuss children's individual progress and interests.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has demonstrated a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements. She uses this framework well to plan for and nurture children's growth and development in all areas of learning. Children are developing very well in social skills. They play cooperatively and under the childminder's skilful interaction they are learning really well the importance of how to share and take turns. They enjoy helping themselves to snack and do so in safe and responsible ways as they know to sit at the table as they eat.

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and outcomes for children

Children have valuable opportunities to develop their independence skills. They are confident when making choices about what they would like to play with and are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 developing positive communication skills. The childminder features a circle time session with the children every morning because they enjoy this time so much when they are at the playgroup. She extends children's vocabulary as they sing their favourite songs using props to act out the characters. They learn to count as they memorise the rhymes that they really enjoy. They learn about letters and the sounds that letters make in a really fun way. They have purposeful opportunities to explore numbers and general problem solving skills. There are good quality visual aids in posters. There are also many books displayed to attract children's interest and promote children's recognition and enjoyment of books.

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and outcomes for children

Children's good health and well-being is prioritised by the childminder. They are cared for in a very clean and comfortable home and enjoy freshly cooked meals and snacks. Children are supported to develop good attitudes towards diversity and inclusion as they celebrate each other's home backgrounds; cultures and different languages. These are promoted through a variety of topics, discussion and multicultural resources. Attractive photos demonstrate the festivals and topics that children have recently been celebrating. The childminder is sensitive and skilled in managing young children's behaviour. She supports them to develop polite and cooperative behaviour exceptionally well. The extensive range of experiences provided, help children to develop many important learning and development skills for the future. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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