Childminder in Southwark

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY392185 Inspection date 04/11/2009 Inspector Alison Romanczuk

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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 registered in 2009 and lives in a two bedroom, third floor flat close to Queens Road, Peckham in the London borough of Southwark. She lives at the property with her young son. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for three children under eight years old, of whom three may be in the early years age group and of these one may be aged under a year old. The childminder does not provide overnight care. There are two children in the early years age group on roll.

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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

Children settle well in the homely environment where their individual needs and personalities receive good support overall. The warm and welcoming approach from the childminder helps the children to settle quickly and they present as content and happy in the home and routine provided. Children's safety is given good attention and is underpinned by secure policy and procedural documents which are shared with the children's parents for continuity. A generally clear evaluation of the service ensures the childminder knows her strengths and addresses any weaknesses and continuous improvements are supported by the childminder's clear aims to seek ongoing training to support this aim.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure registers are consistently maintained and available for inspection at all times  give more attention to observation and assessment of the children to support their learning and development in the six areas  provide more equipment and resources that reflect a range of interests and support the equal opportunities policy

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the early years provision

Children's welfare and developmental needs are generally well met. Their safety is well maintained because the childminder supervises them within a safe and uncluttered home environment. Consistent attention to risk assessments means she is able to identify any potential hazards and good safety measures have been put in place in her home. She has attended recent training and demonstrates a good understanding of what to do if she is concerned about any of the children in her care. Well thought out policies and procedures which are read and signed by children's parents, ensure the childminder is clear about what she is doing, but This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 records, for example of children's attendance, are not always up to date and therefore inconsistent.

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the early years provision

Partnership with parents is given good attention and parents are fully included in the childminder's aims. This allows her to get to know the children well and helps to support children's contribution and future progress. Good daily routines help the children settle and give particular strength to children's outdoor experiences and participation in group and social activities. Those who may have additional languages, for example in French are well supported in partnership with parents who offer resources such as music from home. Those children who may have special educational needs or disabilities are likewise well supported and the childminder works closely with parents in establishing their routine and developmental progress reports.

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the early years provision

The childminder builds up secure relationships with the children, welcoming them into her family. Resources are easily accessed but limited in some areas, particularly to support the childminder's equal opportunities policy in reflecting difference and diversity. Despite this, she demonstrates a good level of ambition in her efforts to continuously improve the service, since being recently registered. She has attended training in safeguarding and is suitably qualified in paediatric first aid. The childminder's self-evaluation is in the early stages but is effective overall in enabling her to identify any areas which need improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and settle well. They comfortably explore the environment and available toys whilst being reassured and cuddled by the childminder who sits with them on the carpet and offers encouragement during play. Children feel safe and contented because the childminder provides a seamless experience from home to the childminder's by giving attention to continuing established habits, such as using their favourite blanket to sleep and bringing favourite toys from home, for example. They behave well and demonstrate increasing independence as they use the electronic toys, books and wheeled toys. They explore a range of books, enjoy the repetition of familiar songs and tunes and often dance along to familiar rhythms. Good opportunities to support children's problem solving and early counting skills regularly happen through clapping activities and building block games. They enjoy and benefit from

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and outcomes for children

role play and 'dress up' days and regularly visit the park, soft play area at Peckham and local libraries.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder knows the children, including those with particular needs, well and speaks knowledgeably about their skills and physical and personal needs. Written observations of the children's achievements, whilst at a developmental level go some way to enabling the childminder to chart the children's progress in the six areas of learning but are not fully operational. Information gained from observations as a result, is not always clearly used to chart the children's next steps. Photographs and discussions with the children's parents support this area well, however, and allow parents to see visual examples of their children's play and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their progress in learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are able to adopt healthy lifestyles as they participate in swimming activities and adopt good habits, such as washing their hands before eating, for example. They benefit from being able to play in a clean and well managed home. The children make a positive contribution as they slowly learn new languages and feel a valued member of the community. They feel safe with the childminder and benefit from lots of close contact and secure relationships. The children demonstrate this by being increasingly independent, for example whilst crawling towards their favourite toy and by seeking support when needed. They enjoy a well balanced diet and regular water together with food brought in from home to provide continuity. 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 3 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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