Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24/06/2014 Not Applicable

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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

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This provision is good

 Children are happy, confident and secure. They have formed good relationships with the childminder, assistants and each other.  Teaching is good and children are making good progress because the childminder and her assistants have created a stimulating and interesting learning environment for the children. This enables the children to learn through play.  Communication with parents is good. Parents receive clear information about their children's development this provides a joint approach to their learning.  The childminder promotes the children's physical and social skills well. They have opportunities to play in the garden and enjoy visits within the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder and her assistants do not fully extend children's language development. They do not always ask open-ended questions to stimulate the children's vocabulary and thinking.  The children have fewer opportunities to strengthen their literacy skills in the garden.

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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 the children during activities and their interaction with the childminder and her assistants.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and checked the space available for the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation relating to the children, including a sample of children's records, activity plans, and policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector also took account of the views of parents, provided in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and the children during the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with husband and their school aged child in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder uses the downstairs of the property and one room on the first floor for childminding purposes. There is a garden for outside play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has two assistants who work with her. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. There are eight children in the early years age range on roll.

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

 promote children's language and thinking skills, for example by asking open ended questions

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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their early literacy skills outdoors by introducing letters, words and signs in the garden.

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who attend

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. The quality of teaching is good. This is because the childminder and her assistants have a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Together they plan a broad range of activities that cover all areas of learning. The childminder and her assistants demonstrate good teaching skills. The record children's progress well. The development records include photographs of the children engaged in activities, and examples of children's creative work. The childminder also records the next steps in children's learning. This ensures that the childminder and her assistants plan challenging activities effectively to move children forward in their learning.

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who attend

The childminder gathers information from parents before the placement starts. Parents tell the childminder about their child's current development, interests, care needs and routines. The childminder has successfully recorded information regarding the progress check for children aged two. This ensures that children are making good progress in their development and they have the key skills needed for the next steps in their learning. The adults support children's language development by talking with them as they play. This gives children the confidence to speak as they know what they say is valued. However, on occasions, adults do not fully promote the children's language skills by asking questions to extend their thinking and vocabulary. The adults provide children with regular opportunities to play in the garden to promote their physical development. In the garden, they are able to ride sit and ride toy and also enjoy kicking and throwing balls. The adults

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who attend

provide a range of resources and activities to support children's skills for writing. Children use their fingers to experience the feel of the paint, toddlers use sponges to make patterns and older children uses brushes to paint their creations. These experiences underpin early writing and aid learning in preparation for school.

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who attend

The childminder organises her home well. Children are able to enjoy a range of different activities and play opportunities in a homely environment. In the dedicated playroom, there are displays of the children's creative work. The childminder labels the resources, which help children become familiar with the concept of letters and words and that print carries meaning. However, children do not see letters and words in the garden to fully extend their literacy skills. Young children are able to help themselves to vividly coloured toys with levers and buttons to pull and press. This helps young children to realise that one action causes another to occur. The childminder supports children's creative development. Children are able to play musical instruments. The assistant plays music and encourages the children to play along.

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

The childminder and her assistants foster children's well-being well. This is because they have built caring relationships with the children. The adults are attentive to the children's needs, and recognise when they are tired or hungry. The children are content and happy because the adults effectively meet their needs. Resources are plentiful, accessible in the playroom and in the playhouse in the garden. As children play, the childminder and her assistants praise and encourage their efforts, which fosters children's confidence and self- esteem.

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

The childminder and her assistants effectively help children to manage their behaviour well. They are learning to be kind towards each other and demonstrate good manners at meal times and when participating in activities. This prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to nursery. Children are also able learn to make friendships outside of the childminding setting. They take trips to children's centres and play groups, where children learn to share and take turns with their peers.

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

The childminder and her assistants promote the children's health well, encouraging them to follow good hygiene and good health practices. For example, the adults remind the children to wash their hands after using the bathroom and before eating meals. The childminder and her assistants also follow hygienic practices when they change nappies. Nutritious home cooked meals are prepared and the children have healthy appetites. Children have access to water throughout the day. They are encouraged to be independent as they help themselves to their beakers of water when they are thirsty.

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

The childminder supports children's understanding of the world. The childminder's resources include those, which reflect equality and diversity. Some of the children in her care are learning English as an additional language and the childminder embraces this. With parents' permission, she is teaching the children to speak and understand Portuguese. This helps children to be aware of others languages and their cultures.

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provision

The childminder fulfils her responsibilities in meeting both the learning and development and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder, alongside her assistants, meet children's individual needs well. This ensures that children are able to make good progress in their learning and development.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children's welfare. She and her assistants know what to do if they have any concerns about children in their care and know how to report these. All adults working with the children have successfully completed first aid training. This means adults efficiently deal with any accidents. Risks to children's safety are minimised, and the childminder gives children's well-being priority to ensure they are happy and safe. The childminder completes risk assessments for her home, outings and garden. These help the adults keep children safe at all times. The childminder also makes sure she maintains the correct adult to child ratios.

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provision

The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents and she spends time at the beginning and end of the day discussing their child's achievements and care needs. This means the childminder keeps parents fully informed of their child's care needs and of their developmental achievements.

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provision

Parents are very appreciative of the care their child receives. Their written comments state that they are extremely happy with the service the childminder and her assistants provide. Parents say, 'I feel happy with the level of care my child receives,' another states, 'being in such a positive and happy environment is helping my child develop into a confident and self-assured child.'

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provision

The childminder and her assistants view self-evaluation as an important process of reviewing their service in order to identify the strengths and ascertain areas for development. This ensures continuing positive outcomes for children. The childminder meets regularly with her assistants to share ideas and to keep up-to-date with child development and early education initiatives.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY420832 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 961701 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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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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