Childminder in Camden

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY357361 Inspection date 13/06/2012 Inspector Sheena Bankier

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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 2007. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to provide care for three children under eight years at any one time. There is currently one child on roll in the early years age group. The childminder lives with her two adult children and one primary school aged child in a flat in Camden, North London. The living room and a bedroom are the main areas used for childminding purposes. The home is accessible by a lift and stairs. The childminder has two pet cats. Local facilities are within walking distance such as schools and shops. There are children's play areas and parks close by, including Regents Park. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are relaxed and at ease in her care. The suitable resources available for children currently lack variety and do not reflect a diverse society. The childminder has breached a number of requirements relating to paperwork, including those concerning risk assessment and retention of records. She demonstrates a suitable understanding of safeguarding issues and overall, appropriately understands most responsibilities, although she is not currently registered with the environmental health department. Satisfactory communication is in place with parents to meet children's needs soundly, although partnerships with other settings children attend are currently not robustly developed. Self-evaluation is basic though the childminder demonstrates an adequate capacity to improve.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 make a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) 02/07/2012

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further?

 ensure that all records relating to childminding activities are readily accessible and available for inspection at all times. (Documentation) 02/07/2012

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  check there are challenging and interesting toys that provide a balance of different resources aimed at boys and girls  increase positive images through resources that help children to become aware of, explore and question differences, for example, in gender, culture and disabilities  update understanding of responsibilities under food hygiene legislation, for example, registration with the relevant Local Authority Environmental Health Department  develop partnerships with other settings children attend to further support children's development and progress

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of her responsibilities to safeguarding children's welfare. She has an appropriate awareness of suitable steps to take in the event of concerns arising. The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of keeping children safe in her care, for example, through close supervision and using appropriate safety equipment. Currently, the childminder is not maintaining a record of her risk assessments. This is a breach of a specific legal requirement. The childminder provides satisfactory expectations to children about their safety, such as holding her hands when crossing the road. Some records kept by the childminder are maintained soundly, such as children's records of attendance. However, the childminder's first aid certificate was unavailable for inspection. This is a breach of specific legal requirements as records relating to childminding activities must be readily accessible. The

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the early years provision

childminder confirmed the date of her first aid training and this is currently still valid. The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of basic first aid. The childminder prepares and provides food for children, although she is not aware of her responsibilities to register with the local authority environmental health department. The childminder's self-evaluation is basic. The childminder takes into account parents wishes and views and demonstrates a suitable awareness of children's interests. She accommodates these appropriately. She demonstrates an adequate capacity to drive acceptable continuous improvement; for example, she is willing to undertake some further training.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of treating children equally and fairly. Children have equal access to the resources, which are easily accessible. However, the resources lack variety and there is not a balance of toys aimed at both boys and girls. The childminder makes sound use of local facilities to offer additional interest to children, such as regular visits to the library. The childminder suitably communicates with parents and provides daily feedback, for example, about activities in which children have participated. She provides 'three-way' communication between herself, the children's educational settings and parents to keep everyone appropriately informed. However, partnerships with children's main settings focus mostly on children's care needs. Communication does not extend to exchanging information about children's learning and development to support these outcomes further

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the early years provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident and happy in the care of the childminder. They enjoy warm relationships with the childminder, who has a kind, caring approach. This enables children to feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder provides suitable reminders to children about their safety. For example, she reminds them to hold tight when on swings and she explains potential dangers of not wearing shoes in the park. Resources, currently, do not reflect the diverse society to raise children's awareness and understanding of people different to themselves. Children benefit from activities that enable them to interact and socialise with other children. The childminder reminds children about taking turns, for example, explaining about letting others have a turn on the swing. This appropriately supports children in playing fairly with other children. The childminder provides suitable praise and encouragement to underpin children's self-esteem and confidence soundly.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They have fun together during play, such as when the childminder pushes children on the swing. Children benefit from activities they like and enjoy, such as drawing and sticking. The childminder and children enjoy chatting together and make some observations during activities and outings, for example, spotting snails and squirrels while outdoors. Children benefit from regular visits to the library to choose and read books. This suitably underpins children's reading and language skills. The childminder provides some support at times with children's homework activities, such as counting. During play on the swings, the childminder uses some mathematical language. This supports children's continued understanding of, for example, height and basic ideas of time and contributes to children developing appropriate skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides some suitable foods and drinks to underpin children's understanding about healthy eating; for example, she offers fruit and water to support children's healthy choices. The childminder takes care so that children stay safe in hot sunny weather; for example, she takes drinks to the park and applies sun cream to children. Children benefit from physical activity and fresh air during daily visits to the nearby parks. Outings to soft play facilities enable children to use a variety of equipment to promote their physical development. Children appropriately challenge their own physical skills, such as learning to balance using the park equipment. The childminder promotes suitable, hygiene routines that underpin children's satisfactory understanding of sound personal hygiene, for example, hand washing before meal times. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for safeguarding children) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 02/07/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 implement a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email. (Procedures for dealing with complaints) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 02/07/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory Childcare Register section of the report. (Arrangements for safeguarding children and Procedures for dealing with complaints) 02/07/2012

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