Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY297325 Inspection date 16/07/2010 Inspector Angela Ramsey

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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 December 2004. She lives with her four year old son in the London borough of Lewisham. The dining room and play room are used for childminding purposes. There is a garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for six children under eight years, of these, not more than three 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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Description of the childminding

The childminder is currently caring for one child in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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

Children are cared for in an environment where they feel secure and relaxed. Their individual needs are well met by the childminder. Children's learning is supported through a variety of play opportunities and experiences that are fun and enable children to make progress in their learning and development. The childminder acknowledges that continuous improvement is important. This is achieved through training and the childminder is in the process of evaluating her service.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the observation, assessment and implementation of children's next steps system, by using the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance, to ensure all aspects are effectively covered and planned for  further develop systems for self-evaluation to monitor and evaluate the provision to identify and address any areas for development  ensure the details of fire drills are recorded.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is apparent in the policies and procedures which she has in place and combined with up-to-date records ensures children are well cared for. Children are safeguarded due to the childminder’s awareness of protecting children. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and neglect and of the importance of recording her concerns. She knows who to contact if a referral needs to be made. Effective steps to prevent accidents are in place. Regular fire drills are carried out with the children. However, the details of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 these are not logged.

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the early years provision

Positive partnerships with parents have been established and are mutually supportive. Through daily communication parents are kept informed of their child’s day. Information about their child’s achievements and progress are also shared. As a result, parents are effectively encouraged to be involved in supporting their children’s learning and development. The childminder has a clear commitment to her professional development and attends training. The evaluating and monitoring of her service is ongoing. This enables her to identify areas for improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder actively promotes equality and diversity. Working closely with families, she becomes familiar with each child’s individual needs, such as likes and dislikes about food. Parents provide written details of things the children like, are important to them and so forth. At the time of this inspection the childminder is not caring for any children who attend other settings. However, she is aware that should this be the case information is to be shared with the practitioners of other settings who also provide the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, to ensure continuity and coherence.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a warm, caring environment where children are motivated to become active learners. The childminder knows the children well; she has a good understanding of children’s interests and personality. The main play area is child centred with alphabet and number posters displayed on the walls. Resources are organised in easily accessible containers which enable children to make choices about what they play with. Children have access to a range of resources that promote equality and diversity; for example, books with illustrations depicting positive images of gender and culture.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has attended workshops and has developed her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She has started to observe, assess and monitor children’s progress. However, these observations do not include plans for each child’s continuing development through play based activities. Children are able to practise their communication skills as the childminder talks to the children as they engage in the activities available. During visits to childminding groups children are able to complete puzzles and enjoy sand and water play.

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and outcomes for children

Children’s good health and well-being is supported and positive steps are taken to prevent the spread of infection. Meals and snacks are healthy and nutritious. Visits to local parks and childminding groups enable children to improve their control and coordination skills as they run, climb on apparatus and ride tricycles and scooters.

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and outcomes for children

Children's welfare is safeguarded because the childminder has up to date knowledge of first aid. She has a written procedure in place in the event of a child becoming ill and obtains written consent to administer medicines to children. Records are also kept of any medicines administered. Parental permission to seek emergency advice or treatment has also been obtained. Children’s behaviour is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 appropriately supported. For example, positive behaviour is encouraged, as the childminder praises the children at every available opportunity. 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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