Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY375483 Inspection date 04/12/2009 Inspector Rebecca Hurst

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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 partner and one school aged child in Catford in the London Borough of Lewisham. The whole of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed communal garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

There are two children on roll in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local parent/toddler group and takes children to the local library and to the park.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The good knowledge of each child's individual needs ensures that the childminder promotes all aspects of the children's welfare and learning. The children are safe and secure in the care of the childminder and they enjoy learning about their local area and the world around them. The partnership with parents is a strength and contributes to all of the children's needs being met. Children are making good progress, given their age, ability and their starting points. Regular self-evaluation by the childminder ensures that any priorities for future development are promptly identified and acted upon, which results in a service that is responsive to the needs of the parents.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop systems to record next steps on the children's observational records to further enhance their learning  ensure the address of the regulator is included on the complaints policy.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and how to safeguard children. All areas of the home are safe for children, and the childminder ensures that children are not able to access areas, such as the kitchen, by use of well placed stair gates. The childminder has good risk assessments in place to ensure any risks are analysed and action is promptly taken. All members of the household hold full Criminal Records Bureau checks and the childminder has a good understanding of how to protect the children from non-vetted visitors to the home. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has a good understanding of teaching children about diversity and equal opportunities at a level that they can understand. The childminder uses the children's background information to plan festivals and celebrations. The childminder also asks the parents for key words in their home language to aid the

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the early years provision

children's learning and the childminder's understanding of what the children are saying. The childminder makes good use of her own resources and those of the drop in groups she visits, to promote children's learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has good policies and procedures in place and shares these with the parents when they start. However, the complaints policies and procedures do not contain the address of the regulator, as a result parents are not given the full details on policy. The childminder has started to self-evaluate her practice; she is able to clearly identify her strengths and has highlighted weaknesses in her practice she has started to rectify through training sessions.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled at the childminder's. This is due to the warmth and care the childminder provides to all children in her care. The childminder is proactive in ensuring the children are progressing with their development, by carrying out written assessments on all of the children in her care. These assessments are linked to the six areas of learning. The childminder uses these assessments to write the children's observational plans. The childminder currently has early systems in place to record the children's next steps of achievement on their observational plans.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder plans for the children's interests and aids children's learning of independence skills by ensuring resources are stored at a level that children can self select activities. Children learn the importance of healthy eating through well planned menus. The childminder gives the children plenty of choices during snack time and also plans for children with allergies. Children are also able to pour their own drinks with the aid of the childminder, should they require it. The childminder regularly praises the children for their good work, which builds their self- confidence and esteem. As a result, children are well behaved.

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and outcomes for children

Children are protected from cross-contamination and infection through well thought out hygiene procedures. Children have their own stool to reach the sink and they use liquid soap and have paper towels to dry their hands on. Children do not need reminding to wash their hands after going to the toilet as the childminder has built good routines for the children to remember.

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and outcomes for children

Children thoroughly enjoy activities that the childminder sets out for them. Children explore the play dough making different shapes, the childminder extends the learning opportunities for the children by using open ended questions to make the children think about what they are doing. The childminder supports the children's learning well through the activities she plans and if she is unable to provide it in her home the childminder takes the children to local drop in groups, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 where the children are able to access all ranges of activities which promote the six areas of 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 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 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 2

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Stage

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

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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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