Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2015 Not applicable

p.1

3

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

p.1

This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not ensure that her processes for assessing children's progress are always effective. For example, she does not consistently make accurate assessments of children to identify their current stages of development and to monitor their progress.  Occasionally, the childminder misses some opportunities to foster children's emerging language skills during everyday play.  At times, the childminder does not explore a range of ways to extend further children's awareness of other people and the wider community.

p.1

It has the following strengths

 Overall, the childminder manages her setting sufficiently. She has an understanding of most requirements, which she implements well.  Children are making suitable gains in their personal, social and emotional development and they develop positive relationships with the childminder and one another.  The childminder seeks to improve her practice. For example, she attends regular training courses, and she is beginning to use her knowledge and skills to develop aspects of her practice.  The childminder has developed suitable partnerships with parents and she understands the benefits of working in partnership with other professionals to support children.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

p.2

Due Date

 develop assessment arrangements to identify children's achievements and effectively monitor their ongoing progress 30/12/2015

p.2

Due Date

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

p.2

Due Date

 make use of all learning environments to increase further children's growing awareness of diversity.  increase opportunities throughout the daily routine to strengthen children's language skills even further.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children as they engaged in activities together.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled some of the documentation that the childminder uses to underpin her practice.  The childminder observed all areas within the home used for childminding.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children while they engaged in activities.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has a reasonable understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which she generally implements to promote positive outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to promote children's safety and protect them from harm. She carries out regular risk assessments of her home and outings, and is aware that she must maintain correct ratios at all times. She takes appropriate steps to reduce potential hazards to children. She has a clear understanding of child protection issues, including procedures for reporting any concerns about children. The childminder generally monitors some aspects of her practice to identify areas for improvement. However, she does not do this effectively, particularly due to weaknesses identified in her practice.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides an interesting learning environment for children. She offers a suitable range of resources, which generally reflect children's interests, and children enjoy their time in her care. The childminder regularly observes children at play to highlight their achievements and plan appropriate activities. However, her assessment arrangements are not rigorous enough to demonstrate children's stage of development or to show where they are making progress. The childminder regularly exchanges information with parents and encourages them to share what they know about their children, which she uses to support children's individual experiences.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are content and settled in the childminder's care. They benefit from the caring relationships and close attachments they establish with her. She is generally attentive to their individual needs and she works well with parents to support their care routines. The childminder promotes children's health and understanding of hygiene well. For example, she provides nutritious meals and snacks, and she encourages children to take regular drinks throughout the day. Children follow suitable hygiene routines, for example, they know when to wash their hands at appropriate times. The childminder supports them in developing early social skills. For example, children play alongside one another, and learn to share and take turns. Although children have some opportunity to learn about the wider community in which they live, such as during outings, the childminder misses ways to extend their learning further in all environments, for example within the setting.

p.3

Outcomes for children require improvement

Children generally develop some essential skills to support their future learning. They are quickly growing in confidence, and are learning to become independent learners.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY459239 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 937075 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder operates flexible hours and generally provides care Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year.

p.4

Telephone number

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.4

Telephone number

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

p.4

Telephone number

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 reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

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

p.5