Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY358743 Inspection date 11/11/2009 Inspector Sarah Morfett

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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 lives with her partner and three children aged seven, five and four years. The childminder's partner works as her assistant on a part time basis. The family live in a three bedroom ground floor flat in a low-rise block situated on the borders of Plumstead and Woolwich in the London Borough of Greenwich. Children have use of a playroom, one of the bedrooms and the hallway for their play space. The flat is within reach of local amenities including parks, schools and shops. There are no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has been registered since July 2007 and she is included on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of three children under eight years of age at any one time with one child in the early years age group. She is currently caring for two children in the early years age group both on a part-time basis.

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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's sound knowledge of the children and their individual needs enables her to promote their welfare and learning to a suitable level. Activities are based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and help children to make steady progress. Suitably developed partnerships with parents and others contribute to each child's particular requirements being catered for effectively. The childminder is positive in her approach to maintaining improvement and has worked hard to develop the service she is providing.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the risk assessment is reviewed regularly at least once a year or more frequently where the need arises (suitable premises, environment and equipment) 24/11/2009

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further?

 implement an effective safeguarding children policy that can be shared with parents to inform them of the procedures followed (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 24/11/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the system of observations and assessments to identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences consistantly for each child This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder implements suitable systems to ensure children are safeguarded whilst in her care. For example, she holds a current first aid certificate, all adults in the home are appropriately vetted and she has developed a suitable understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. However, details of the procedures are not appropriately shared with parents. The childminder takes reasonable steps each day to ensure the home is safe and risk assesses any outings that she takes children on. She has conducted a risk assessment of the home although she is not aware that this should be reviewed regularly, this impacts on children's safety. Most of the required paperwork is in place and maintained to a satisfactory standard. For example, medications records are kept, accidents are appropriately recorded and records of children's attendance are maintained daily, noting their arrival and departure times.

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the early years provision

Children are valued as individuals and treated with equal concern. They learn about their local community and the wider world through outings and attendance at local toddler groups. The childminder is positive in promoting diversity, for example, including children in celebrations and festivals from other cultures. The childminder makes links with other professionals when she attends the local children's centre sharing details of current childcare practice. Children have access to a good range of resources which are displayed at their level in the play room. These are appropriate for their age and stage of development and help to promote the areas of learning for them.

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the early years provision

The childminder has made steady progress since her last inspection. She has attended courses to develop her knowledge in the EYFS and Local Safeguarding procedures. She reflects on her practice using the self evaluation form as a tool to identify areas for improvement. Sound relationships are established with the parents. Feedback is provided verbally each day and the parents say they are happy with this. They are pleased that their children are happy and settled in the childminder's care and say that they feel included in their learning and development as they know they can access the observations and assessments at any time.

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and outcomes for children

Children are greeted warmly when they arrive and settle quickly. They are comfortable with the childminder and look to her for reassurance snuggling into her as she cuddles them. Children are given good support which helps them to feel secure. They happily access the good range of toys and resources moving with interest from one activity to another. They particularly enjoy singing, clapping hands and swaying as the childminder sings familiar songs. The childminder interacts suitably with the children to help promote their learning and development. For example, she sits down on the floor with them and guides them This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 as they play. She offers them V-Tech activity centres and repeats the words it speaks encouraging the children to copy, helping them to learn new words and build their vocabulary.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is aware of the children's abilities and where they are according to their age and stage of development. She has worked hard since her last inspection to implement a system of observational assessment for the children. For example, she carries out observations based on the six areas of learning and identifies next steps to help move children forward. She uses this information to plan ahead for the children, however, this is not always consistent or based on their individual needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children play in a clean and tidy home. The childminder makes sure it is suitable for them to play in, for instance, sweeping floors all the way through before they arrive. Fire evacuations are carried out regularly. The childminder makes notes of how these went, who was present and how long it took; even the very young children take part and therefore learn to keep themselves safe. The parents provide all the children's food and the childminder makes sure that it is stored and reheated correctly. They work together to ensure that all dietary requirements are met and the childminder makes sure they have regular drinks to keep them hydrated.

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and outcomes for children

Children's self esteem and confidence is built through plenty of praise and encouragement. The childminder has developed her knowledge of age appropriate strategies to manage any negative behaviour. They learn to be social when they attend the local children centre and toddler groups, playing alongside children of their own age. They learn about peoples differences as they take part in activities in the local community. There is a range of role play resources and lots of age appropriate programmable toys. This helps them to discover how things work. Overall, the range of experiences available helps children start to develop sound skills for their future learning. 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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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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