Childminder in Southwark

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY374684 Inspection date 09/01/2010 Inspector Liz Corr

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Type of setting Childminder to 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 rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives with her two children aged three years and eighteen months in the SE15 area of the London borough of Southwark. They live in a two bedroom flat on the first floor of a purpose built block. The whole of the childminder’s home is used for childminding.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. A maximum of four children under eight may attend at any one time, of whom, two may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in the early years age range.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children, they are settled and content in her care. Effective relationships have been established with parents in order that children's individual needs are known and provided for. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). A range of written policies and procedures are shared with parents and risk assessments have been devised which ensure that most hazards are removed. The childminder has begun to evaluate her provision and has identified some areas for improvement.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 improve knowledge and understanding of the requirements set out in regulations and set in place a procedure to notify Ofsted of relevant matters. (Documentation) 01/02/2010

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 improve the organisation of play equipment so children can easily make choices  improve the organisation of meal preparation so that children are appropriately supervised  enhance children's progress towards the early learning goals by obtaining more information from new parents about their development in all areas, plan for their individual interests, develop planning for learning outdoors and fully develop partnership working  continue to develop the process for self-evaluation to ensure there is a clear identification of targets for further improvements and outcomes for children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are generally well safeguarded and protected as the childminder has an appropriate knowledge of how to recognise and report concerns of abuse. Risk assessments have been devised for both indoors and out; therefore promoting children's safety by ensuring hazards are removed from their environment. Children are learning how to keep safe as they regularly practise the emergency evacuation procedure with the childminder.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a satisfactory knowledge of the EYFS welfare requirements. She has devised appropriate record keeping systems that promote children's safety and welfare. For example, parents are provided with information about the sickness procedure and all relevant permissions from parents are in place. Records are kept for children's health needs, preferences and routines, which help the childminder to provide individual care. Daily registers are kept to record children's arrival and departure times. However, the childminder has breached her conditions of registration with regards to maintaining her registered numbers.

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the early years provision

The childminder is developing secure partnerships with parents. They are provided with appropriate information about her service, including her complaints procedure. However, this has not been updated in line with the EYFS. Verbal feedback is provided daily which ensures adults are kept updated of children's individual needs and progress. The childminder also provides written records about their day. She regularly provides details of children's progress towards the early learning goals. However, systems to include information about children's learning at home have not been established. Furthermore, there are no systems in place to share details of children's progress who attend other settings providing the EYFS.

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the early years provision

The childminder has identified some areas for improvements to her service through a written self-evaluation. However, she has not included how this will improve the outcomes for children. She has established appropriate support systems through her local childminding coordinator and has accessed several training courses to support her childcare knowledge and to help make improvements to her service.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled here and relate well to the childminder and her family. The childminder knows them well and has a good understanding of their individual needs which helps them feel secure and welcomed. Children are provided with a range of activities including creative play. The childminder provides good support as she sits with the children while they paint face masks. She talks to them about the colours of the paints they are using and reminds them of the names of their body parts as they paint the mouth, ears and nose. Children benefit from her attention and concentrate well during the activity. They enjoy opportunities to initiate their own activities as they choose from a range of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 instruments and have fun making music and singing familiar songs together. However, children become unsettled while the childminder prepares their lunch as

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and outcomes for children

this session is not well organised. Consequently they begin to squabble to gain her attention. Children are able to make suitable choices from the play equipment provided. However, this has not been sorted into categories so they can easily find the toys they are looking for.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder aims to provide an inclusive environment where each child is valued. She has introduced a variety of topics to celebrate their backgrounds and those of people who are different from them. The childminder shares a range of books with the children which celebrate diversity. This promotes their understanding of different cultures and languages. Through discussion, the childminder is able to clearly demonstrate how she would support children with English as an additional language, including providing a list of key words in their home language and increasing her supply of dual language books.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has organised systems to observe and assess children's progress towards the early learning goals. Parents provide useful information about their children at the beginning of the placement; however, this does not cover all areas of learning. Records of children's achievements, photographs and samples of their artwork are presented in books and shared with parents. Children's progress is documented for all six areas of learning. However, systems to plan for their individual interests are not fully in place and a balanced program of outdoor activities to cover the six areas of learning has not been developed.

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and outcomes for children

Children's good health is well prompted. They are provided with healthy meals and snacks throughout the day. They enjoy fresh fruit snacks and confidently ask the childminder for more orange and banana. They are developing useful independence skills as they learn to pour their own drinks of water. Further opportunities for independence are provided as they regularly wash their hands using liquid soap and individual paper towels which prevents the risk of cross infection. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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