Childminder in Southwark

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY387342 Inspection date 06/01/2010 Inspector Elizabeth Anne Coffey

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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. She lives with her husband and two children aged three and six years. They live in a two bedroom flat on the 14th floor of a block of flats in Camberwell, in the London borough of Southwark. The home is accessed from one of the two lifts within the building, which has a secure entry system. Access can also be gained via a communal flight of stairs. There are no outside play facilities adjacent to the property. Local parks are used on a regular basis to ensure children received sufficient exercise and fresh air.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of two children under eight years, of these one may be in the early years age group at any one time. There are currently three children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age group.

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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 caring, inclusive environment. Measures are in place to ensure children's safety in the home; for example, the premises are secure and safety equipment is used appropriately. There is a satisfactory range of resources available and a range of play and learning opportunities are provided. Systems for observation and assessment are in place, although these are not yet shared with parents. The childminder has begun to evaluate her provision and demonstrates a capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a written record of medicines given to children. (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 29/01/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems for reviewing, monitoring and evaluating own practice to help support ongoing improvement  ensure that observations and assessments on individual children are shared with parents  seek support from local authority to ensure that all aspects of initial childminder training course are completed. 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 has most required records in place to promote children's health and wellbeing, and safeguard their welfare. However, although written parental consent to administer medication is obtained, the childminder has failed to maintain a record of when she has administered medication. This is a breach of requirements. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care and is familiar with the steps to take if she has concerns about a child. The childminder has attended the local authority induction course, although she has not yet successfully completed the final assessment of this training. Resources are stored accessibly, creating an organised environment for children to play and learn. The childminder promotes equality of opportunity and provides activities and resources that reflect diversity, giving children and their families a sense of belonging and of being valued. The

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the early years provision

childminder collates written and photographic observations of the children, although these are not yet shared with parents. The childminder works closely with other partners, such as schools which minded children attend. The childminder has begun to evaluate her provision and has started to identify the strengths and weaknesses of her service. She recognises the need to further develop her self- assessment systems to drive ongoing improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They show good levels of confidence and readily approach the childminder for help or a cuddle. They move confidently and safely around the premises because the childminder organises the space and resources well and ensures effective safety precautions are in place.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy playing with the resources available, such as toy telephones, interactive toys and pretend food and shopping trolleys. They also enjoy listening to nursery rhyme and action song recordings as they play. Children use the dining area for messy activities, such as painting, play dough and collage making. They enjoy experimenting with the different textures and materials, and are guided and supported in their activities by the childminder. Opportunities to promote children's knowledge and understanding of the world are maximised. For example, children learn about the change in seasons through first hand experiences of walking in the winter snow and talking with the childminder about different weather conditions. The childminder observes the children at play and uses these observations to assess their individual stage of development in line with the early learning goals. The childminder encourages children to learn to keep themselves safe indoors and

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and outcomes for children

out. For example, she teaches them how to cross the road safely and explains to them why they should not climb on the furniture, in case they injure themselves. The childminder supervises the children well and ensures that they are never left in the care of un-vetted adults. Children enjoy frequent visits to parks and playgrounds. Their social skills and opportunities to engage in a wide variety of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 creative and challenging activities are further promoted through regular use of local toddler groups and childminder groups.

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and outcomes for children

Children are helped to acquire basic hygiene skills through the use of effective hygiene routines, such as hand washing. Children are offered a range of healthy and balanced meals and snacks, and drinking water is readily available. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children's personal care needs, such as sleeping and nappy changing, are met. The childminder has a clear understanding of the importance of the use of positive strategies to support children's behaviour. Children's personal, social and emotional development is fostered through the praise and encouragement they receive. They learn to share and take turns, and to be responsive to and aware of the needs of others. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the Early Years Register section of the report 29/01/2010

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