Drammeh, Amie

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY396524 Inspection date 13/01/2010 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 first registered in 2009. The childminding setting is a two bedroomed property situated on the first floor of low rise apartment block near to Queens Road, Peckham in South East London. There is no direct access to outside play. The childminder lives with her husband and young son. She is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory part of the Childcare Register to care for no more than two children under eight years old; of these, not more than two may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time.

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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 relaxed and comfortable environment provided. All children are included and treated fairly and the childminder gets to know their personalities and interests well. Children are kept safe and well and clear policies and procedures underpin the childminder's aims well. The childminders general knowledge of children's learning and development together with an effective partnership with parents means children progress well overall in developing skills for the future. Sound evaluation of the service ensures continuous improvements and the childminder demonstrates a clear commitment to ongoing training to support this aim.

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further?

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

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further?

 meet the requirements for adult child ratios as set out in the conditions of registration (Suitability of adults) 14/01/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure observations of the children are clearly used to chart children's starting points and progress in the six areas of learning  ensure activities support and extend young babies development and learning

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the early years provision

Children are kept safe in a well maintained environment where all adults are suitably checked. The childminder recently, however, cared for one child more than her conditions of registration allow. This is an offence unless the provider gives a reasonable excuse. On this occasion the provider did so and Ofsted does not intend to take further action. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the Welfare Requirements overall, however, and she has organised her practice to reflect these aims and objectives. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about the children attending and effective links have been established with the local authority and other relevant parties to support policies and procedures in this area. Parental consent is gained where appropriate and all children's information, attendance and emergency contacts are in place. Clear fire procedures and a

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the early years provision

sound, written risk assessment are in place to further ensure children's safety and their good health maintained through good hygiene practice involving children's personal care and sleeping habits. Records, including those for accidents and medication together with an up-to-date first aid certificate further ensure children's safety and wellbeing.

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the early years provision

The environment is well resourced, particularly for the older children attending. Well deployed and accessible toys and book shelves enable children to move around the environment and to make choices about what they will do. Partnerships built with children's parents and others involved in their welfare are effective in supporting children's continuity of care from home to childminder. Clear settling in procedures enable the childminder to get to know the children and their parents and to securely support children's individual needs and differences within an equal opportunities framework. Parents are encouraged to offer information about their children's routines and care at home. Children settle well because the childminder gives priority to extending this care to each individual child she minds.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a clear ambition to drive forward improvement in the future and she has begun to assess her strengths and weaknesses to support this aim. Training is regularly sought and a developing self-evaluation system in place enables the childminder to chart her progress in supporting children's ongoing welfare and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and well cared for when with the childminder who offers a relaxed and warm approach to childcare. They settle quickly into the routine, feel welcomed and included and are able to build up secure and trusting relationships with the childminder and her family.

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and outcomes for children

The children progress well overall in all areas, showing involvement and enthusiasm for activities on offer. They clearly benefit from and enjoy the resources available which include role play equipment, a selection of good quality books, puzzles and magnetic letters and words. The childminder's relaxed attitude to children's creativity enables them to explore bubble painting, collage and hand painting activities in her lounge, for example. Literacy and numeracy is well supported because the environment is rich with letters, numbers and pictures to support the older children's skills in recognising numbers and familiar words, for example. Practical activities including counting and matching the cars when on outings and measuring and counting scoops of flour when cooking give children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 good opportunities to learn through practical experiences. Whilst babies attending

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and outcomes for children

settle well and are able to build secure attachments to adults, there are less practical activities to meet their needs and abilities, however, as the childminder is less confident in this area.

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and outcomes for children

Despite this good opportunities for the children to socialise and participate in a range of activities including outside physical play are provided through visits to local parks, childminding groups and libraries and the children enjoy an outing most days. The children communicate well, vocalising when the childminder shows them their favourite books, for example and at times using pictorial cards to choose their favourite songs. Those children who may have additional languages or who have special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit because the childminder caters well for diversity and inclusion in her day to day interaction with children and their carers. The children interact well with each other and the childminder and their behaviour and concentration during activities is good.

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and outcomes for children

Observations of the children during their daily routine and at play are at a developmental stage, however, because the childminder has only recently started to mind children. At present they are not securely linked to children's starting points and progress in the six areas of learning. However, photographs and samples of the children's reflect children's achievements and act as a pictorial reference for parents. Children adopt a healthy outlook as they engage in activities, such as washing their hands and brushing their teeth, for example. They maintain good health because they eat a range of well balanced meals and snacks including fresh fruit and vegetables and a selection of home cooked well balanced meals given in consultation with children's parents. 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 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 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 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 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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