Childminder in Southwark

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY395741 Inspection date 22/02/2010 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 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 2009. She lives with her partner and 19-month- old son. They live in a three bedroom, third floor flat in Peckham Rye, in the London borough of Southwark. Access to the flat is via an internal communal stairway or lift. There are no outside play facilities adjacent to the property. Local parks are used on a regular basis to ensure children receive sufficient exercise and fresh air.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder 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 two children under eight years, of whom no more than one may be under one year at any one time. There are currently two children in the early years age group on roll. The childminder does not provide overnight care.

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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 childminder promotes all aspects of children's welfare and learning successfully. Children are safe, secure and confident in her care. She offers an inclusive service where all children are valued and their individual needs met. The childminder has begun to reflect and evaluate her childminding service, identifying key strengths and weaknesses and recognises this as an area for further development in order to maintain continuous improvement and ensure positive outcomes for all children.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop systems of observations and assessment to identify learning priorities for individual children linked to the expectations of the early learning goals  continue to develop systems for reviewing, monitoring and evaluating own practice to help support ongoing improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children. She ensures her knowledge and procedures are updated in line with latest guidance. The childminder maintains all of the records required for the safe and efficient running of the service and documentation is clear and very well organised. This helps to safeguard and promote children's welfare. Risk assessments are clear, thorough and checked on a regular basis. The childminder holds an up-to-date first aid qualification and there are established procedures in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 place for accidents and illness. The childminder has identified some goals for future development. However, systems for self-evaluation are in their infancy and the childminder is keen to develop these and to access any further training that will help to enhance the service she provides.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures that children have access to well arranged resources and encourages them to make choices from a broad range of interesting and stimulating activities, which effectively meet their learning needs. Children are supported well by the childminder valuing the uniqueness of each child, so as to tailor activities to their individual needs.

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the early years provision

Partnership with parents is very effective and parents are well informed about the provision. They have access to all relevant policies, procedures and information and there is a good two-way flow of information, for example, through daily diaries, email contact and face to face discussion. This ensures children experience consistent care. Parents report that they are very happy with the care the childminder provides stating that since their child has started they have 'come on in leaps and bounds' and describe the childminder as 'thoughtful and approachable' and 'informative and extremely helpful'. Good working partnerships with other professionals supports children's care and development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has warm and caring relationships with minded children and they are extremely settled in her care. They move confidently around the home because the childminder has ensured it is safe and suitable for its purpose. The childminder takes effective steps to identify and reduce any potential hazards and is vigilant in her supervision of the children at all times. Children show they feel safe by confident and independent learning, making choices, helping themselves to toys and books and readily approaching the childminder if they need help or support. Children enjoy playing musical instruments and eagerly join in action rhymes and songs, dancing and moving their bodies to the rhythm. Close working partnerships with parents and other professionals, such as dieticians, ensures that children's nutritional needs are well met. Mealtimes are a social occasion where the childminder and the children sit and chat together as they eat and enjoy a range of

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and outcomes for children

healthy, freshly prepared meals and snacks.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is enthusiastic and passionate about the service she provides and delivers high standards of care to the children she minds. She demonstrates a natural affinity with children, anticipating and responding well to their learning and developmental needs. She supports children's learning effectively and they make very good progress towards the early learning goals. Children benefit from a wide variety of planned and spontaneous activities, which are organised around their needs. They enjoy good friendships and develop social skills as they begin to cooperate and play together, with gentle reminders to share and take turns. There is a great sense of fun in the setting; children are happy and the childminder is enthusiastic and enjoys her work. She naturally encourages children's language This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 development through engaged conversations and sharing books and rhymes.

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and outcomes for children

Linguistic diversity is highly valued and the childminder supports children's emerging communication and literacy skills well. Dual-language books and the introduction of simple words in other languages help to develop children's awareness and understanding of different languages.

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and outcomes for children

Children have easy access to a good range of play materials and resources. They use their imaginations well as they play with dressing up props, home corner equipment and toy animals and vehicles. Excellent use is made of local resources such as children's centres, farms and museums and children enjoy a wealth of creative and stimulating activities at these settings as well as having opportunities to socialise with children of different ages. Children enjoy regular physical exercise on outings to local parks and play areas. They swing, slide and learn to use the fixed playground equipment with skill and dexterity with close supervision and support from the childminder. The childminder collates written observations on the children which she shares with parents. However, these do not always clearly identify next steps for children in line with the early learning goals. This is an aspect of the service that the childminder is keen to improve and she has already

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and outcomes for children

identified this in her own development plan. 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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