Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24/10/2012 Not Applicable

p.1

early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder has an effective knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, including how children learn. She organises her home and time well to makes the most of opportunities to promote children's learning through play in both in the home and outdoor environment.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They develop their independent learning skills as they move freely and choose toys.  Effective partnerships with parents enables a good two way flow of information sharing regarding children's welfare, learning and development.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because

 Children do not have enough access to opportunities and activities that develop their understanding of a range cultural, religious and community events and experiences.

p.1

Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

p.2

Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector had in-depth discussions with the childminder relating to her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and welfare, learning and development.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed childcare practice and opportunities provided to the minded child that was present.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at all areas of the premises that are used for childminding, which included the safety in all rooms. She also looked at documentation that included policies procedures and written observations.

p.2

Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in a three bedroom house, located in Sutton within the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder lives with her husband and two children aged three years old and one aged six months. All areas on the ground floor and the first floor bathroom are used for childminding purposes. Children have access to a secure garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She currently has one child on roll, within the early year's age range. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round. The childminder does not receive funding to provide free early education for three and four year olds.

p.2

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 support children's understanding of self and the wider world through acknowledging, celebrating and valuing a range of cultural, religious and community

p.3

who attend

Children are making good progress in the childminder's care. They show positive attitudes towards learning and are very settled and secure. Children take part in a good variety of activities and experiences that support their development and learning both in the home and in the local community. These activities and opportunities are both adult led and child initiated. Children's literacy development is fostered well. They regularly visit the library to enhance their interest in books. They also have access to a well resourced book collection located in the main play area. Children are beginning to link sounds to letters in their names. They have satisfactory opportunities to develop their understanding of the world through access to a sufficient range of resources. These include books, puppets and play figures that reflect positive images of diversity. However, the childminder has not extended this further to include planned activities aimed at children's learning about other

p.3

who attend

cultures and religions. The children enjoy a wide variety of outings in the local community that develop their knowledge and interests, including trips to local pet shop to see snakes, dragon lizards, and fishes.

p.3

who attend

Children have good opportunities to develop their expressive arts and design skills as they participate in a range of activities, using paint, collage and drawing materials. They are currently working on an autumn theme and have used crayons to do tree rubbings. The childminder shows an awareness of helping children to prepare for their transition to school and provides some structured activities that extend their learning well. She has obtained medium term plans from the minded child's school to ensure she can link activities she provides at home into the schools program. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements. She has made a good start in developing methods of assessment for minded children. Each child has their own learning folder in which the childminder records effective observations of children planning and learning. These are evaluated and used to

p.3

who attend

plan each individual child's next step of learning and development. Activity planning is based on children's next steps, which helps children to make excellent progress in relation to their starting points. Parents take part in regular reviews conducted by the childminder. This is where she compiles a short report based on the children's achievements over the past three months and identifies next steps. Parents are encouraged to make comments and are fully included in their children's learning and development. All of which promotes positive outcomes for children.

p.4

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children's personal, social and emotional skills are fostered well. They are happy, confident and content within the relaxed childminding environment. Children feel safe and secure due to their needs being met and the attention they receive from the childminder. She takes time to listen to what children say and encourages their language and reasoning with comments and simple questions to support lines of enquiry. Children behave well because they are enjoying their play and are occupied. They have good opportunities to develop personnel care and hygiene routines, which are skills for the future. The childminder reminds them to flush the toilet after use and to wash their hands after also. They know what colour their flannels are in the bathroom, which promotes good hygiene and prevents cross infection. Children's health is further protected because the childminder has implemented a number of effective policies and procedures. These include

p.4

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

sick children's procedures, which details she does not care for children who are sick or infectious.

p.4

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children have daily opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise as they take part in the school run. They are also regular visitors to parks and soft play areas, where children can run off energy and develop their physical skills on the equipment. All of which contributes to children living a healthy lifestyle. At meal times they enjoy nutritionally balanced snacks and meals, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. They have easy access to a water jug and beakers in the main play area, which encourages children to manage their own thirst levels. Children benefit from access to a broad range of resources that promote all areas of learning. The majority of toys and equipment are stored in boxes and low-level units in clear containers, enabling children to make choices and follow their own interests. Resources are of a good quality and are suitably clean and well maintained. The childminder organised her home environment to provide children with access to ample

p.4

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

space to eat, play and rest. Parents' notice board located in the hallway creates a warm welcoming environment for children and parents. This is where she displays arrange of her certificates, polices and photos.

p.4

provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. She has devised and implemented a safeguarding policy, which is shared with parents to inform them of her responsibilities. In addition, all persons living in the home have completed suitable criminal record checks to determine their suitability. The childminder further protects children's well-being by undertaking written risk assessments covering potential hazards in the house, the garden and outings. This ensures that children are effectively kept safe and secure whilst in the childminder's care. Children's safety in the event of a fire or emergency is fully protected because fire safety equipment is in place. For example a fire blanket is located in the kitchen and smoke alarms are fitted to all floors of the home. The childminder also regularly practices the evacuation procedure with the children to develop their understanding of how to

p.5

provision

evacuate the home quickly and safely in the event of an emergency. Children learn to keep themselves safe as the childminder teaches them about road safety and explains to them why they must only eat food whilst sitting nicely. A wide range of written polices and procedures are shared with parents, which guide the childminder in her daily practice to promote children's health, safety and welfare

p.5

provision

Partnership with parents effectively supports continuity of care. The childminder builds positive relationships with the parents, by encouraging them to share information about their child's care needs. This is done from the beginning of the contract to obtain details of children's interests and stage of development. Parents are given good feedback about their child's day, both verbally and through a daily contact sheets. The childminder liaises with other early years provisions that children attend. This benefits their learning. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. This is evidenced through her interaction with the children and the records she maintains on their assessments to make sure they are constantly challenged. The childminder has recently begun childminding. She has established successful systems for evaluating both her practice and the effectiveness of her provision in meeting the care and learning needs

p.5

provision

of the children she cares for. The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to driving improvement. Since registration she has completed all of the required training to develop her knowledge and practice. She is keen to attend further training and has identified areas she wishes to develop to continually promote better outcomes for children.

p.5

The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

p.5

Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

p.6

Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

p.6

Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

p.6

Setting details

Unique reference number EY429806 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 797052 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 1

p.6

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.7

Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

p.7

Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

p.7

Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

p.7

Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

p.7

Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

p.7

Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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,

p.7

Type of provision

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, 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. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.8

Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.8