Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY403788 Inspection date 11/05/2010 Inspector Silvia Richardson

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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 2010. She 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 three children at any one time, two of whom may be in the early years age group. There are currently three children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age group and one is aged over five years. Children are cared for on a part and full-time basis. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and their three children, aged seven, five and two years. They live in a house in the London Borough of Greenwich, close to shops, parks, library and public transport links. There is on and off-street parking available and suitable disability access. All areas of the property are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have a pet rabbit and garden pond with cold water fish. 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

Children are making good progress because they receive a great deal of support and guidance. Communication is enhanced through sign language and use of resources, helping children to express feelings and make their needs known. Children are highly valued as individuals enabling them to settle and integrate well. The childminder has a strong capacity for improvement, driven by her commitment to further training, so as to promote best possible 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 the use of risk assessment, ensuring potential hazards both in the setting and when out using public transport are fully evaluated and full details recorded  develop the use of self-evaluation, with regards to ensuring a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities

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the early years provision

Children are effectively safeguarded in the setting because the childminder draws on a wealth of written guidance and forges good links with child protection agencies. The childminder observes children well, keeps clear records and conveys information in a timely manner as appropriate. The childminder has conducted a risk assessment of the premises and individual assessments pertaining to specific This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 outings and activities and these are recorded and kept on file, helping to keep children safe. However, the records lack details, for example, what is the potential risk and what are the steps taken to minimise hazards and an evaluation of ongoing potential risks, such as with regards to the garden pond. Changes also, such as for using public transport with children, have not been thoroughly assessed or recorded so as to demonstrate how children will be kept safe and

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the early years provision

The childminder has a strong focus on equality and diversity, deploying resources effectively to meet children's individual cultural needs, such as activities pertaining to the children's country of origin. Dolls and play materials reflect diversity and positive images of differences and the childminder uses these effectively with children, helping them to feel good about themselves. The childminder has made a start on self-evaluation, although has not yet created opportunities for herself to reflect on how she promotes outcomes for children in terms of balanced adult-led and child-initiated activities and her role with regards to what works well and less well. The childminder is consistently concerned with effective communication and interaction with the children so as to lead and encourage desirable behaviour. She drives improvement through taking advantage of further training opportunities and is organised and efficient with planning and record keeping.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established positive working partnerships with parents, carers and other agencies, promoting children's welfare, learning and development. Parents are actively engaged in next steps planning and the childminder works closely with them, such as using star charts together for promoting good habits. Strong links are created with other agencies to safeguard children and to work together consistently on specific areas of development, such as toilet training, sharing and turn taking. The childminder works closely with local authority early years advisors, who provide a link with other agencies, so as to ensure children's welfare and all round development is effectively addressed and their needs met in the setting. Good links are established between the childminder and early years advisors for keeping all parties well informed and up to date with developments.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a wealth of play and learning experiences both in the setting and through attending community groups, such as music-making. Provision of toys and play materials cover all six areas of learning, including opportunities to grow and make things. Activities are primarily adult-led with clear planning addressing specific and individual needs. The childminder interacts with children constantly, supporting and guiding them and facilitating co-operative play and desirable behaviour. Children use a set of dolls to help them convey how they feel, such as happy or angry and communicate through signs and pictures, helping them express themselves, make choices and decisions. Children have opportunities to initiate their own play and ideas, however, the childminder interacts constantly with the children to lead their play and manage behaviour, so that there is an uneven balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities.

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are making good progress towards the early learning goals because planning for next steps is consistent and engages parents and other agencies. Children are actively encouraged to be healthy, develop good personal hygiene habits such as through hand washing routines, enjoy nutritious meals and snacks, and plenty of fresh air and exercise through outside play. Children are encouraged to make a positive contribution to the setting through helping to look after toys and tidy them away, sharing and turn-taking. The childminder consistently reinforces desirable behaviour through praise and talks to children about being kind and how to play safely and be aware of others. Children learn how to stay safe through practical activities such as using the 'Fireman Sam' character to help children feel safe during fire drills. Using sign language to assist communication

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and outcomes for children

and learning is helping children enjoy and achieve in the setting and develop skills for the future. 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 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 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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