Ceesay, Dewi Aida

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY385307 Inspection date 06/07/2010 Inspector Lindsay Ann Farenden

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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 registered in 2008. She lives with one adult child and two younger children in the London borough of Lambeth. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding and there is an enclosed communal garden for supervised outside play. There is access to a ground floor toilet. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time, all of whom may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding three children in this age group. The childminder is also registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part 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

The childminder promotes all aspects of the children’s welfare with success ensuring they are safe and secure. She dedicates her time to the children and is very skilled at making sure children benefit from an exciting range of activities. The childminder works well with parents and the local school, which leads to effective continuity of care and enables children to make good progress. Children’s individuality is recognised and valued by the childminder who has a good knowledge of each child’s individual needs, interests and abilities. The childminder is committed to maintaining continuous improvement to her childminding service through training and further use of a written self-evaluation system.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the use of self-assessment to further evaluate the childminding provision and outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

There is a strong emphasis on safeguarding children within the setting. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and has a good understanding of the signs of abuse and awareness of what to do if she has concerns about a child. Adults living in the home have been fully vetted to ensure they are suitable to be in the presence of children. Children are provided with a very secure environment in which the childminder ensures they are constantly supervised. She has carried out thorough risk assessments of her home and for each individual outing. Fire safety equipment is in place and written fire evacuation procedures are practised with the children, so they learn to leave the home quickly and safely. The childminder uses booklets and activities from the road safety club to reinforce to children how to keep themselves safe on outings. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Detailed policies and procedures guide the childminder in her daily practice and her record keeping is well maintained. The childminder demonstrates ambition and drive to develop her service and the outcomes for children. Since the last inspection the childminder has worked hard to develop her knowledge of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has started to use a self-evaluation system to evaluate her childminding provision.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a welcoming child-centred environment, in which relevant educational posters and examples of children’s work and photographs of them playing are displayed. There is a good range of toys which are mainly stored within the children’s reach, so they are able to independently choose what they want to play with.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents and provides them with daily verbal feedback about their children’s care and achievements. Each child’s learning journal is shared with the parents, so they are fully aware of their child’s development. The childminder works well with teachers and the schools that children attend, enabling children’s learning to promoted in her care. Letters from parents show they think highly of the childminder and the service she provides.

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the early years provision

The childminder strives to provide an inclusive environment for all children. She ensures that all children get the support they need and make good progress. Posters and activities relating to different cultural festivals help children to learn to respect differences and similarities.

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and outcomes for children

Children have a most enjoyable time at the childminder’s and are very settled and confident in the setting. They are treated with respect by the childminder who talks to them in a friendly manner and fully joins in with their play. She provides many opportunities for children to develop their creativity. They help make play dough and thoroughly enjoy using rolling pins and cutters with it. They get great pleasure from making hand prints using paints and discussing the colours of the paints with the childminder. They had great fun making shakers using recycled materials. Children develop their mark making skills as they frequently access the drawing materials which are accessible to them at all times. They love looking at pictures in books that the childminder has made about holidays and the summer. Their interest in books is further enhanced through visits to the library. Children learn about measurement and volume as they play with sand and water and

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and outcomes for children

develop problem solving skills as they do puzzles and use shape sorters. Posters and a range of toys provide children with positive images of race, culture and disability.

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and outcomes for children

Children’s learning journey profiles are well documented with photographic evidence of children enjoying doing activities. The childminder observes and monitors children’s achievements and uses this information to plan activities to help each individual child in their next step of learning and development. Detailed planning of future activities ensures children are provided with a very wide range This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 of experiences, which promote their learning and development both inside and outside of the home.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave generally very well because they are kept well occupied and are enjoying their play. The childminder encourages children to play together, so they learn about sharing and turn-taking. Any minor disputes are dealt with by simple explanations and distraction into positive play. They respond with lots of smiles and laughter from frequent praise and encouragement.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing very good awareness of what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. They wash their hands enthusiastically before eating. They eat strawberries and grapes with relish at snack time and the childminder explains to them in a simple manner why drinking regularly is good for them. Children's physical development is developing well, as they walk to and from school and enjoy using wheeled toys and low climbing equipment in the garden. They also like visiting parks and soft play centres.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for and play in a clean home in which the childminder gives priority to good hygiene procedures. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and has a fully stocked first aid box, so is able to attend to minor injuries immediately. 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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