Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY272203 Inspection date 18/02/2010 Inspector Silvia Richardson

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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 0300 123 1231, 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: 0300 123 1231 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 2005. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time or four children when working with an assistant. There are currently six children on roll, of whom three are in the early years age group. Children are cared for on a sessional basis during term times and full days during school holidays.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her partner and their three children aged ten years, four years and 19 months. They live in house in the London Borough of Greenwich, close to shops, parks, library and public transport links. There is unrestricted on- street parking. There is suitable disability access to the ground floor. All areas of the property are used for childminding, with the exception of one bedroom on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have a dog. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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

Children are very happy and settled because the childminder and her assistant provide a wide range and variety of stimulating activities, both in the setting and outside in the community. The childminder creates an inclusive environment, enabling all children across the age range, to participate successfully in group activities. The childminder and assistant work very well together, so that children's individual needs are met. The childminder is driving improvement through her commitment to ensuring children enjoy and achieve through a well planned scheduled of activities, helping them make good progress.

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further?

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

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further?

 conduct a risk assessment identifying aspects of the environment that need attention, including making the banisters safe and the fire blanket easily accessible in the kitchen, maintaining a record of these particular aspects and taking all reasonable steps to ensure hazards to children are kept to a minimum 05/03/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 improve recording keeping, ensuring the daily attendance registers are kept up to date for all children  extend children's learning experiences of religous and cultural differences, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 creating opportunites through the range of activities provided and extending the range of resources reflecting diversity  link observations to the six areas of learning and match these to the expectations of the early learning goals

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded in the setting because the childminder has a very good understanding of child protection issues. She knows what to look out for and how to make an appropriate referral if worried about a child. The childminder has an assistant who works full time with her, ensuring a good level of supervision of the children at all times, promoting their safety in the setting. However the childminder has not conducted a risk assessment identifying aspects of the environment that need attention, such as the banisters and positioning of the fire blanket. There is no record of these particular aspects or having taken all reasonable steps to ensure hazards to children are kept to a minimum, such as all sockets being fitted with covers.

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the early years provision

The uniqueness of each child is valued and they receive a good deal of individual attention, promoting welfare, learning and development. Children play together well in small groups because they are well supported and encouraged, especially in ensuring equality and fair turns. Children take part in many activities out in the community, introducing them to a cultural diversity. Activities are presented well and managed effectively so that children of all ages are able to participate successfully. The childminder keeps suitable records including contact books with parents and carers although registers of attendance are not up to date for all the children, to facilitate accountability.

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the early years provision

The childminder's priorities are ensuring children have a lot of fun and enjoy spending their time with her and her assistant, especially during school holidays. She deploys resources well including the help of her assistant, so that children are always purposefully occupied and well supervised. The childminder actively engages parents in preparation and planning of indoor and outdoor activities and also invites contributions and suggestions from the children. They consider what worked well and less well in future planning so that children are continually provided with stimulating and interesting activities. Links with nurseries and schools are ensuring good communication with all parties and are helping keep parents and carers well informed of children's progress and welfare needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children are enjoying a wide range and variety of activities, including cooking, crafts, roll play, story times and day trips, such as to a farm, the coast, community indoor activity centres and local visits to shops and markets. These activities are well organised and supervised so that children enjoy their experiences and achieve well. Children enjoy traditional activities, such as making and decorating fairy This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 cakes and making mothers day cards. However their practical learning experiences of difference races and cultures are limited and there are few resources reflecting diversity, to enhance their knowledge, understanding and appreciation of differences.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy learning opportunities across all six areas of learning, helping them to make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has made a start with observing children's interests and attainments, although is not linking observations to the six areas of learning or matching these to the expectations of the early learning goals, so as to evaluate and bridge any gaps in children's learning. Parents and carers express much satisfaction regarding children's learning. The childminder provides them with forms to feedback how well they feel outcomes for children are being met. Parents are happy that children are learning good personal hygiene routines, such as regular hand washing and good manners and social skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children share and take turns well and understand the importance of house rules for feeling safe and ensuring everyone is happy. The childminder reinforces desirable behaviour and positive attitudes through awarding certificates, such as for being a good citizen. These are encouraging children to make a positive contribution to the setting and learn skills for the future. Children's welfare needs are met well through the childminder working closely with parents, such as with potty training. They work together using start charts for achievements, ensuring consistency and good progress. 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 3 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 3 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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