Childminder 138041

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/03/2013 16/09/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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

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This provision is good

 Children enjoy the daily visits into the local community planned by the childminder, which encourage their curiosity and help develop their knowledge of the world.  Strong attachments between the children and childminder help them to feel safe and secure.  Overall, the childminder provides varied and age-appropriate resources that support children's progress in all required areas of learning.  Effective partnership with parents helps the childminder to meet the needs of the children well.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not offer a wide selection of activities that include unusual or interesting materials that inspire exploration and prompt children to make and design using their imaginations well.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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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.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and the childminder's interaction with them indoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector examined documentation including a representative sample of children's records and development plans.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her practice.

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Information about the setting

The childminder stated minding in 1994 and registered with Ofsted in 2001. She lives with her husband and one adult child. They live in Merton Park in the London borough of Merton, close to local school, shops and park. There is currently one child on roll, in the early years age group. The childminder works with her husband who is her assistant. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The whole of the ground floor of the home is used for childminding. Children have access to an enclosed garden area for outdoor play.

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

 extend the programme for the expressive arts and design by offering children unusual or interesting creative materials that inspire exploration.

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who attend

Children enjoy and learn from a good range of play and learning experiences which help them to progress along the early learning goals. Detailed observations and assessments carried out on each child show the childminder what stages of development children have reached. From this information, the childminder plans what children need to learn next.

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who attend

Parents are invited to contribute to their child's initial assessment and are kept well informed of their children's progress. Children spend time with the childminder who has an affectionate relationship with them. They settle and enjoy coming to the childminder's home. Children separate from their parents with support and encouragement from the childminder. Children understand boundaries and routines which help them to feel secure. Children listen to stories and enjoy talking to the childminder. They enjoy listening to music, songs and rhymes. Children listen to instructions and understand complex sentences as they interact and talk to the childminder; all of which helps prepare children well for school.

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who attend

Children enjoy physical play and move freely and with pleasure in the garden, park and playgroup. They climb over and under play equipment adjusting speed and direction as they run. Children begin to make marks and show early writing skills as they draw and paint. Children can count to ten and understand basic mathematical language. The childminder capitalises on children's interests, encouraging them to use their early mathematical skills in practical activities that interest them, such as counting toy cars. Children enjoy art activities; however, these do not always inspire children's imaginations well because the materials are not varied and unusual.

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

Children are welcomed and happy to stay. They form good attachments with the childminder which promote their emotional well-being and independence. The childminder sits and plays with children, talking to them and supporting their progress. The childminder is a good role model to the children. She treats children respectfully meeting their individual needs. She teaches the children behaviour boundaries so they behave well and treat each other nicely. Children learn about risks when they go out on trips; they talk about road safety and 'stranger danger'. Children tidy away their play resources, so are aware of looking after toys and keeping safe in the home.

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

Children celebrate a range of different festivals and use toys promoting diversity. This helps children to value each other's differences. Toys are stimulating and effective in supporting children to learn. Resources are easily available, so children select what they wish to play with from the many shelves in the playroom. Children enjoy playing in the conservatory and front room, which allows them to have plenty of space to play.

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

The environment is warm, safe and clean. Children learn about healthy lifestyles as they enjoy bread sticks and fruit for snacks. They bring in their own packed lunch with agreement from parents. Children are beginning to learn about the importance of hygiene. They wash their hands before eating. Plans are in place to support younger children to potty train, following discussion with parents. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise everyday. This support children's physical well-being.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She plans for and offers children effective educational programmes overall, which help them progress well. Regular observations and assessments of children means that children are effectively monitored and records are shared with parents.

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provision

The childminder has an effective knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She implements her safeguarding policy so is able to identify and manage any concerns she may have in regard to children's welfare. Risk assessments are detailed and any possible dangers to children inside or when out on trips are removed or minimised. All records are in place for the smooth running of the childminding service.

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provision

Strong self-evaluation of practice by the childminder means she is aware of her strengths and weaknesses. Since the last inspection the childminder has made toys more easily accessible and she has added to her early writing resources and completed training, all of which support her in offering children improved care and education. Effective partnerships with parents support children settling in and achieving. Daily discussions with parents mean that children's individual needs are met. The childminder is aware of how to work with external agencies if needed to support children's progress.

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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

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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 action. 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.

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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.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 138041 Local authority Merton Inspection number 909145 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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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.

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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.

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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, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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

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