Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY401467 Inspection date 11/05/2010 Inspector Pamela Patricia Paisley

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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 is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her eight-year-old child in Sydenham, within the London borough of Lewisham. All areas of the childminder's home, except her bedroom are used for childminding. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time and not more than two children may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently minding one child in the early years age group. 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

The childminder provides a warm and inspiring environment in which good quality information about the children is shared with parents. Children benefit from a well planned, wide range of interesting and meaningful experiences which recognise their individuality. The childminder’s motivation and good organisation ensure that children are happy, have positive experiences and are well cared for in a secure environment where their safety is given high priority. The childminder effectively meets the needs of the children who attend and enables them to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder is committed to bringing about further improvement to the services she provides and outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop observations and assessments in order to clearly identify children’s next steps of learning  ensure children practise regular fire drills to help them become aware of emergency evacuation procedures  develop self-evaluation systems to ensure continuous improvement.

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the early years provision

Children are well protected because the childminder has up-to-date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and she is aware of what action to take if she has concerns about children’s welfare. The childminder has a strong partnership with parents. She gathers information from parents about children's routines and activities they enjoy to ensure their individual needs are well catered for. Parents are fully informed about the childminder’s routines and childcare practices. She exchanges information with them on a daily basis about the children’s day, which includes activities, outings and their well-being. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder is aware that she needs to build good links with other provisions where her minded children may attend to ensure progression and continuity of learning and care. Well organised policies and procedures underpin the service the

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the early years provision

childminder provides. They are shared and discussed with parents and are inclusive for children who attend. The childminder is committed to improving outcomes for all children and plans to attend training courses to increase her knowledge, although she has not yet fully developed systems to evaluate the service she provides. Children play with a wide and stimulating range of safe, good quality play materials which are organised in low level units so that they can access them independently. Potential dangers are minimised because the childminder has effective safety devices in place within her home and carries thorough risk assessments to make sure children are cared for in a safe environment where they can play and move around safely.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder plans and provides an extensive range of activities and experiences that meets children’s individual needs. The childminder balances her time well with children. She allows them to play independently as well as support and encourage them; as a result children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses observations and assessments to ensure children’s individual needs are effectively met when planning activities, although she has not yet developed a system to clearly identity children’s next steps of learning. Children benefit from outings to parks where they can run around and use swings and climbing frames to help them develop balance and coordination. Their fine motor skills are developing well as they use crayons, paint brushes and pencils for drawing. Children are learning the importance of healthy eating through a very varied diet. The childminder ensues that meals are freshly

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and outcomes for children

prepared using fresh fruit and vegetables and includes dishes from different cultures. Menus are produced to give parents information about meal choices. Well established hygiene routines and simple explanations from the childminder increase children’s understanding of the importance of washing their hands to help maintain good health.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing good self-help skills as they put on their own shoes, dress themselves and feed themselves at mealtimes. The childminder has effective emergency evacuation procedures in place to safeguard children but children do not practise regular fire drills. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are building trusting relationships with her. They are gaining good social skills as they regularly meet up with friends of a similar age and go on regular outings to toddler groups. The childminder uses books and discussions to help children learn about different cultures and beliefs. She gives good support to children with English as an additional language by speaking to them in their home language. Children have good access to programmable toys such as activity centres, phones and a computer with suitable programmes to support them in their learning. They are beginning to learn the name of numbers and say them in the right sequence.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing good problem solving and reasoning skills as they complete puzzles, learn about different shapes with the aid of shape sorters, play This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 matching games and sort blocks into colours. Children creatively express themselves through drawing, painting and using chalk. They delight in dancing and listening to music and singing along to their favourite nursery rhymes. Children enjoy role play and pretending to cook meals using kitchen equipment and play food. Books are easily accessible and thoroughly enjoyed by children. They listen intently to stories told by the childminder and are becoming familiar with characters in books. 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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