Setting

Inspection report for early years provision

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EY232534 Unique Reference Number 30 July 2008 Inspection date Janet Sharon Williams Inspector

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Childcare Type of inspection Childminding Type of care

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are outstanding. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder has been a childminder since 2003. She lives with her six children (including two sets of twins) aged eight and 12 years old and two adult children. They live in Upper Tulse Hill in the London borough of Lambeth.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is registered to care for one child from aged from birth to eight years at any one time. She is currently caring for two children age four and five years. Minding takes place on the ground floor of the premises which consists of a lounge, toilet and a kitchen diner. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder has a cat.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is outstanding. Children are cared for in a substantial clean and exceptional maintained home. They practice excellent health and hygiene routines. For example, children's hands are washed before meals, after playing outdoors and they learn about the importance of cross contamination. Comprehensive effective procedures are in place for administering medication and recording

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Helping children to be healthy

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 accidents. All have systematically and clearly been recorded and parents asked to sign the details on collection of their child.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children are served with highly balanced nutritious meals, menu plans demonstrate how meals vary and are healthy , such as, serving lunch with a selection of fresh vegetables and fruit. Children's dietary needs are met effectively and discussed with parents prior to placement. They are offered drinks at regular intervals and one is always readily available for older and younger children at any time.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children stay exceptionally healthy through daily trips to the park and making excellent use of the outdoor play area where they are able to have excessive physical exercise and fresh air.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is outstanding. Children are cared for in an exceedingly safe and secure environment. All areas used by the children are frequently checked to minimise accidents, for example, sockets not in use are covered, there is a fire blanket accessible in the kitchen, a smoke detector is fitted on each level of the home and stairs are inaccessible. There is also a very good written fire evacuation procedure in place which is frequently practised with the children. On outings they are taught how to keep themselves safe on the road, such as, crossing at the pelican crossing and wait for the green man.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children play in a stimulating and organised environment where they area able to access a varied range of toys and equipment, for example, cars, dolls, books, a range of creative craft materials, such as, sticky coloured paper and pencils, floor toys, and large and small construction bricks. Children are able to make their own choice about what they want to play with. The home environment allows children to move around freely and comfortably giving them the motivation to learn.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The childminder demonstrates an excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and protecting. She is aware of many of the areas, extensively able to explain issues surrounding protection, such as, suspicious marks and bruises, a child acting inappropriate to their age or a child showing signs of neglect. The childminder has also completed child protection training.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is outstanding. Children play happily and cooperatively as individuals. They have access to an excellent range of resources made readily available to them. Children are extremely well supported in their play through the childminder talking to the children, taking time to explain to them what they are doing and they also enjoy listening attentively to stories. Children are also able to participate in a range of additional activities whilst enjoying the freedom of outdoors, where they are able to be involved in fun and interesting activities. Which all contributes to providing children with an excellent learning and development environment.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children have established an excellent relationship with the childminder, they enjoy being close to her. Their individual needs are met and activities are organised that are extensive to children's age and stage of development. Written systematic routines are in place to allow children to have a constructive day, making adaptations to meet the needs of individual children each day in all areas of learning.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 Children's progress is clearly recorded through keeping a daily record of children's interest and to ensure that their needs are met effectively.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is outstanding. Children are valued and have good self-esteem. Their individual needs are addressed and identified. Toys and equipment equally avoid stereotyping and the excellent range of resources reflect positive images of various race and religion, and also raise children's knowledge about disability, such as, small world people, books and dolls. Children also have many opportunities to learn about other festivities, such as, Chinese New Year and Diwali.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder is aware that some children may have learning difficulties or disabilities. For example, a child who is not developing according to their age or stage of develop. Any concerns arising she would have an exceptional sensitive approach to parents. The childminder has a positive attitude towards caring for children with special needs and is proactive in addressing issues.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children are exceedingly well occupied and stimulated. Good behaviour is promoted through consistently praising children. They listen and cooperate with each other and adults. Unacceptable behaviour is dealt with through verbal reasoning with the children, that is appropriate according to children's level of understanding. The childminder has a comprehensive behaviour management policy in place, which clearly demonstrates clear house rules and how unacceptable behaviour would be dealt with.

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Organisation

The organisation is outstanding. Children are extremely well cared for in an exceptionally well organised home, providing a resourceful environment allowing for active and quiet play and plenty of time for outdoor play. The childminder enthusiastically spends quality time with the children to motivate and stimulate them each day.

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Organisation

All of the mandatory policies and procedures are systematically in place, well maintained and kept up-to-date to ensure that children are consistently well looked after and their individual needs identified and met. They clearly identify equality of opportunities, excellent health and safety issues and the positive environment provided for being looked after.

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Organisation

The childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides care.

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder was asked to provide resources that promotes disability and to request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment. All have been well addressed to promote the well-being and interest of all children being looked after.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.

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Complaints since the last inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are outstanding. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

No recommendations for improvement are made because the quality and standards of care are outstanding.

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The quality and standards of the care

set out in the leaflet Complaints about Ofsted Early Years: concerns or complaints about Ofsted's role in regulating and inspecting childcare and early education (HMI ref no 2599) which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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