Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY378494 Inspection date 18/02/2010 Inspector Lorna Lorraine Hall

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 three adult children in a three bedroom maisonette situated on a large council estate in the borough of Lambeth. The lounge and dining area of the kitchen is used for childminder purposes. There is no direct access to a garden but the childminder makes use of local parks and playgrounds for outdoor play.

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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 to care for two children under eight years. There are two children currently on roll.

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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's knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is effective in supporting children to achieve satisfactory outcomes. Outings to local play group and library provide opportunities for the children to engage in outdoor play. Children enjoy their learning because the childminder uses aspects of the daily routines to promote learning. She has knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and is beginning to develop links with outside agencies to ensure concerns are reported to the correct agency. Children's welfare is promoted because systems are in place to carry out and record risk assessments. However, the systems needs improving to include outings and everything the children come in contact with. The childminder is in the early stage of using the self evaluation to reflect on her practice and to involve others in the process. However, she has identified areas for improvements and is booked on

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure records on the children are easily accessible  continue to develop knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and who to report concern to  improve the risk assessment to cover anything with which a child may come into contact  develop systems to use the information parents provide to inform planning and identify next step in learning

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the early years provision

The childminder is focused on promoting children's welfare and has clear policies and procedures to keep them safe from abuse. She has knowledge of the signs This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and symptoms of abuse and is beginning to develop links with outside agencies to ensure concerns are reported to the correct agency. Consequently, she is booked on a four day safeguarding course through her local authority which is due to start next month. Children's welfare is promoted because systems are in place to carry out and record risk assessments. However, the systems needs improving to include outings and every thing the children come in contact with. Although, outings are not included in the risk assessments as an extra safety measure the childminder carries the children's details and her first aid kit on outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder has clear written policies and procedures which guides her in her work and all the required policies are up to date. However, these are not easily accessible. The childminder provides a welcoming and well resourced environment which enable all children to see what is available and make independent choices to contribute to their learning. Learning resources are beautifully arranged on brightly coloured carpet or on child size furniture such as tables, chairs and shelves. Soft furniture is easily accessible to the children and they use them to create a cosy book corner or to relax and look at a book. Although, children do not have direct access to outdoor play, good use is made of local parks to enable the children to engage in physical activities.

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the early years provision

The childminder strives to provide a service that is inclusive for all children and their families. Children enjoy meals which, incorporates food from other cultures. She works in partnership with parents to identify children's individual needs. Where possible, the childminder uses community resources such as the Children's Centre to ensure needs are met. There is a strong emphasis on linguistic diversity and the childminder provides opportunities for children to use their first language. For example, she communicates to the children in their first language. Parents are informed through a number of ways about the service she provides. For example, there is a notice board in the main play room. Parents give information about their children on the initial registration form. As the children are new to the setting, the childminder is in the early stage of using the information parents provide. To plan for the children's learning and to develop systems for parents to contribute to their

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear sense of purpose about what she wants to achieve. She is in the very early stage of using the self evaluation to reflect on her practice and to involving parents and other in the process. She is motivated to improve her childminding practice through ongoing training and has strong links with early years advisors. She also uses the internet to get information on how to improve her service.

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and outcomes for children

Children make satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Foundation Stage and supports the children to achieve. As the children are new to the setting a systematic approach is used to make observations of them. For example, she observes how they play with the activities. The childminder plans to link her observations to information she receives about the children's starting point.

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and outcomes for children

Children are interested in a broad range of indoor and outdoor activities and generally take responsibility for choosing what they do. They move around freely to access resources from the lounge and the kitchen. Learning is fun because the childminder uses daily routines and activities to promote their mathematically development. For example, they count the number of stairs. Outings to the local market and shop enables them to develop skills for the future as they purchase items and wait for the change. The childminder is on hand to encourage the children to access resources which they do and they involve her in their play. She is skilled at using books to promote children's learning. For example, children bring a book to her about different animals. Soon the children are describing the different colours of the animals and counting the different animals and attempting to mimic the sounds the animal makes. Children's enjoyment is evident by the smile on their faces. They engage in

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and outcomes for children

dressing and undressing the dolls and use their fine motor skills to manipulate the different fastenings and think creatively how to dress the doll.

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and outcomes for children

Children make a positive contribution to their learning they are well behaved and build good relationship with the other children and the childminder. Through discussion and working in partnership with parents the childminder ensures the children are familiar with the boundaries in place. They demonstrates this by putting themselves to bed when they feel tired.

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and outcomes for children

Children take some responsibility for their own safety and others. They hold hands when crossing the roads and closely observe traffic signs such as traffic lights and take appropriate action according to the colour of the lights. Safety devices such as stair gates are fitted within the home and the emergency escape is displayed in the main play room. Their understanding of safety is further promoted through discussion about appliances such as the cooker. They sit at the table at meals times.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to show an understanding of maintaining a healthy life style from an early age. They wash their hands before handling food and after visits to the toilet. They make healthy choices and help themselves to fresh fruit and water at snack time. Parents provide healthy and nutritious meals and these are appropriately stored. Children regularly engage in outdoor play such as playing foot ball, climbing and running around in large open spaces. Sound systems are in place should the children need medication or for the childminder to seek emergency medical advice on their behalf.

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and outcomes for children

Although new to the setting the children are settled and display a sense of belonging. The childminder has a loving and caring relationship with them. Children's understanding of diversity and difference is promoted through books and posters printed in other languages. Play with large interactive globe, that gives This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 information about different the countries such as the language and customs, also promotes their knowledge and understanding of the world. 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: 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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