Childminder in Southwark

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY404073 Inspection date 16/09/2010 Inspector Carolyn Hasler

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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 assesses 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 lives with her husband, adult son and two children aged 15 and nine years in Bermondsey, London Borough of Southwark, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The childminder's home is on the first floor of a block of flats, with no lift access. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding, except the bedrooms. She has a parrot, dog, Chameleon, two bearded dragon lizards and a tortuous as pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time, no more than three of which may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local school and goes to several toddler groups regularly.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Evidence collected at this inspection shows that the childminder lacks understanding of the welfare and learning and development requirements in the Early Years Foundation Stage resulting in a number of requirements not currently being met. This means that the setting is not fully implementing the early years foundation stage as required in support of the welfare, learning and development of individual children. The childminder is insecure in her knowledge to improve her practice in order to support the welfare and development of children in her care.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 improve knowledge and understanding all foundations of is in order to provide children with an invitational program that will enable them to make progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of learning (Educational programs) 17/10/2010

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further?

 take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children 17/10/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and others on the premises in the case of fire, by having a clearly defined procedure for the emergency evacuation of the premises (Suitable premises, environment and equipment)  attend a training course within six months of registration, training must be approved by the local authority and consistent with the guidance set out in the Practice Guidance(Suitable people) 17/10/2010

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further?

 conduct a risk assessment in this case for the premises and review it regularly ,at least once a year or more frequently where the need arises. 17/10/2010

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the early years provision

The childminder is meeting all regulations and duties to safeguard children and demonstrates a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures. For example, she is able to confidently talk about the different areas of abuse, their signs and symptoms and the action she takes to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The childminder understands her responsibility to ensure that children are not left unsupervised with others and is able to demonstrate that she has been vetted appropriately by Ofsted.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed paediatric first aid training. However, she has been unsuccessful in accessing basic childcare training approved by her local authority within six months of her registration. She is not sufficiently familiar with the Early Year's Foundation Stage to support learning and development needs of individual children or meet the welfare requirements. Consequently this means that children's welfare, learning and development is compromised. The childminder is inexperienced and lacks information to help her bring about improvements to her childcare service.

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the early years provision

Nursery furniture is of good quality and fit for purpose. Play equipment and resources are of adequate quality but there is not enough variation to offer a choice. Planning the use of available resources is underdeveloped resulting in goals in learning and development not being achieved consistently enough. Safety and care of the accommodation and environment is adequate. However, some documentation to demonstrate that the childminder prioritises safety are not in place. For example, risk assessments for the premises and fire evacuation procedures. This breaches welfare requirements and compromises children's safety.

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the early years provision

The childminders practice is not sufficiently inclusive. She is ineffective in planning to meet children's individual learning and development needs. However, children and their families are greeted warmly and there are plans to support children's knowledge and understanding of diversity through using positive language and first-hand experiences. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder lacks confidence in her ability to self evaluate her provision. There is an emerging awareness of her strengths and weaknesses. However, she has not yet established strategies to use in order to improve the service for the future.

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the early years provision

The childminder explains that she has not yet had the opportunity to develop relationships with other early year's partners. However, she demonstrates that she understands the importance of establishing key relationships with professionals who are involved in the care of children because this ensures a consistent and considered approach.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a generally positive relationship with parents and carers who receive lots of information about the service in the form of policies and procedures. Parents contribute to the experience children received by providing written permission for a number of different issues which support childcare. Verbal information is shared daily at the beginning and end of each day. The childminder has intentions to share observations with parents and to discuss child development issues. The childminder work closely with parents to ensure care routines closely resemble those in the home.

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and outcomes for children

Babies and young children enjoy their time at the setting. They engage well with play resources and with the childminder who spends the majority of her time with children providing reassurance and talking to them about their play. However, the childminder is unclear about her duties and responsibilities to support learning and development by measuring progress against starting points through observation and assessment.

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and outcomes for children

Babies and young children separate well from parents and build secure relationships with familiar adults. They adjust quickly too routines as they are similar to routines in their home environments. Babies and young children feel safe because they can see the childminder at all times and this helps them feel confident that the childminder will be at hand to support and comfort them when needed.

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and outcomes for children

Babies and young children are dependent on the childminder for personal hygiene tasks. However, they take part in hand washing routines at appropriate times during the day. The childminder provides a clean environment for them to play in. Babies and young children are developing awareness of their different senses and enjoy meals and snack times as they attempt to independently feed themselves and make choices about tastes that they like and dislike. The childminder offers them a suitable range of healthy choices at the consistency appropriate to their age and stage of development. Babies and young children are active within their play using vigorous arm and leg movements with purpose. They are able to sit up unaided. Some of their movement accidentally trigger a toy into action and they are beginning to realise this; controlling movement to enjoy the rewards. Babies This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

are learning to roll and enjoy bouncing on their feet while being held by the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Babies and young children enjoy outings to the park, shops, local toddler groups and community ball pools. This provides them with first-hand experience of watching or becoming involved in social situations. And provides them with opportunities to meet others that are different from themselves.

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and outcomes for children

Babies and young children are able to communicate their needs through a series of babbles, gurgles, cries and squeals. The childminder uses lots of simple language around them to support their developing communication skills. Babies and young children are working out how to make toys and play resources respond to them. They use all of their senses to develop an awareness of the world around them. There are no programmable toys which support information and communication technologies. The childminder has not thought through how to extend children's learning and development in order for them to develop future skills. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 4 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 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 4 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 4

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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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