Setting

Inspection report for early years provision

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EY357947 Unique Reference Number 12 June 2008 Inspection date Pamela Bailey 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 inadequate - notice of action to improve. The registered person does not meet the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives with her two granddaughters, one aged eight years and one in her teens in the London borough of Lambeth. The whole of the childminder's house except for the bedrooms is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time and is currently minding one child under five years all day. The childminder attends the local parent/carer and toddler groups and takes children to the local parks.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is inadequate. Children's health is not promoted effectively. The childminder does not gather information from parents regarding children's health needs, such as diet and medical history, or obtain prior written permission from parents to seek emergency medical advice or treatment. Furthermore, the childminder has not attended an appropriate first aid course that includes training in first

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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 aid for infants and young children. This means that she is unable to act in the child's best interest if there is an emergency. The required documentation such as the accident and medication records are in place. However, the accident records are not accurately maintained.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children are not developing healthy eating habits from a young age. Children receive snacks of crisps and squash. Fresh drinking water is not readily available, nor are children offered water throughout the day. Children are not developing good personal hygiene practices from an early age. Children are not encouraged to wash their hands before eating finger foods.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enjoy manoeuvring wheeled toys inside the home and regularly visit the baby gym and parks where there is large climbing equipment.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is inadequate. Children's welfare is not safeguarded. The childminder has insufficient knowledge of child protection issues. She does not have the required child protection procedures approved by the Local Safeguarding Children Board or Lambeth Safeguarding Children's Board contact details in place.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children are not safe because the childminder has limited awareness of potential risks to children. For example, the stairs are accessible to children. The kitchen is accessible to children and there are dangerous substances stored on low level units. The bedrooms not used for minding are easily accessible to children and there are hazards which are potential risks to children's safety. For example, a broken bed base is positioned horizontally and unstable. The windows are not safe because these have not been restricted and there are personal belongings scattered on the floor and bed. Dangerous substances stored in the toilet are easily accessible to children. The boiler which is hot to touch and the dryer that are both housed in the hallway cupboard are easily accessible because the door is missing.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children play in a secure and welcoming environment. They have easy access to a wide range of good quality toys and equipment suitable for their age and stage of development.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. Children independently choose from a range of activities according to their interests. The childminder interacts with children, joining in their play and encouraging early communication skills. Children enjoy role play and the childminder encourages use of language. For example, the childminder talks about people important to children to initiate a response when using mobile phones in play. Children are able to make themselves understood through words and gestures. The childminder acknowledges means of communication. For example, children are interested in the inspector's laptop. The childminder encourages children to play with the child size laptop provided in her home. Young children are beginning to join in action songs. The childminder uses visual aids to encourage children to join in. Children enjoy playing with the cars. They listen intently to the sounds they make as they are pushed back and forth along the

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

wooden floor and echo the sounds. Children have opportunities to socialise with others through attending groups and amenities in the local community.

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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

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is inadequate. The childminder has limited understanding of the need to develop a strong partnership with parents, taking into account their differing needs. Parents are not provided with sufficient information about the complaints procedures because the childminder has insufficient knowledge of the requirements for dealing with complaints made by parents. This is a breach of regulations. Although the childminder has systems in place to gain information from parents about children's individual needs and agree the care to be provided, these are not effectively maintained. As a result, the childminder has no information about children to ensure that their individual needs are fully met and differences are respected. Children gain less of an understanding of the wider world because the childminder does not provide any resources that reflect positive images of different culture, ethnicity, gender or disability inside her home and has a limited understanding

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Helping children make a positive contribution

of how to promote equality. There are no children currently attending with learning difficulties and/or disability. Children are generally well behaved and respond effectively to any guidance and praise.

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Organisation

The organisation is inadequate. Children's health, safety and welfare are not promoted effectively. The childminder has not completed first aid training or a local authority approved pre-registration course. This means that she lacks sufficient understanding of some areas of childminding practice, including child protection, equal opportunities and safety.

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Organisation

Most of the required documentation is in place. However, this is not readily available for inspection or accurately maintained. For example, the childminder does not record the arrival and departure times of children's daily attendance but records the contractual hours. Some details have been omitted in the accident records, children's individual records are incomplete and the childminder does not agree the care to be provided with parents. As a result, the childminder has very little or no relevant information about the children in order to promote their health and well being, and parents are not provided with sufficient information about the childminding service.

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Organisation

Overall, the childminder does not meet the needs of the range of children for whom she provides.

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Improvements since the last inspection

Not applicable: this is the first inspection since registration.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since registration, 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

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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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

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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 inadequate - notice of action to improve. The registered person does not meet the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care, the registered person must take the following actions: • complete an appropriate first aid course that includes training in first aid for infants and young children and a local authority approved pre-registration course • assess the risks to children in relation to the bedrooms not used for childminding, dangerous substances, unrestricted windows and the hallway cupboard and take action to minimise these • ensure that children are developing good personal hygiene practices from an early age • record information about children’s special dietary requirements/allergies, ensure that children receive nutritious snacks and fresh drinking water is readily available • develop knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities, provide resources that reflect positive images of different culture, ethnicity, gender and disability and keep a record of children's individual needs

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The quality and standards of the care

• improve knowledge and understanding of the requirements for dealing with complaints made by parents and make sure that parents are aware of the procedure to be followed if they have a complaint • implement a written agreement with parents which sets out the expectations of both parties as to the care of the child, activities provided and business arrangements • improve knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and obtain the child protection procedures and contact details of the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) • ensure that all records relating to childminding activities are accurately maintained and readily accessible and available for inspection at all times These actions are set out in a notice of action to improve and must be completed by the date specified in the notice.

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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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