Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY221871 Inspection date 13/09/2010 Inspector Janet Williams

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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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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 2002. She lives with her partner and their four children aged three, five, seven and nine years in the London Borough of Lambeth close to shops, schools, parks and public transport links. The childminder's home is situated on the second floor of a house conversion, with no lift access. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding, with the exception of the roof terrace.

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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, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding four children in this age group; all of whom attend on a part-time basis. She also offers care to children aged over five years. This provision is also registered by Ofsted on 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 outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are given excellent opportunities to develop in all areas of learning, in an exceptionally well organised and active environment both indoors and out. High inclusive practice ensures productive partnership with parents and local groups. Children from a wide diverse groups are welcome. The childminder's commitment ensures accurate self-evaluation that identifies strengths and highlights areas for improvement.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 encourage children to use and learn numbers during everyday situations

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the early years provision

The quality of care provided ensures children are cared for in an exceedingly safe and secure environment. The childminder demonstrates an excellent knowledge of issues surrounding safeguarding and protecting children; for example, she knows the signs and symptom of abuse and how to proceed if she has concerns about a child in her care.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes extensive use of training courses and talks confidently about what she has learnt. Since her last inspection has updated her first aid This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 certificate and recently completed a safeguarding course. Comprehensive policies and procedures ensure children are protected whilst at the childminder's. Thorough assessments are regularly carried out, both indoors and out, which guarantees children's safety through the childminder identifying and quickly addressing any potential hazards. Fire drills are frequently practised, so that children know what to do in an emergency. Policies and procedures in place extensively reflect the quality of care provided and are used effectively. All mandatory records in place are consistently maintained and promote the welfare of children; for example, permission has been obtained for emergency medical treatment, administering of

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the early years provision

medication and very good systems are in place for recording accidents and incidents.

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the early years provision

The childminder continuously self-evaluates and involves parents and children fully in the process, to enhance learning experiences and promote the quality of care. This clearly demonstrates the childminder's proactive approach towards driving improvement and achieving excellence in all areas. The childminder's effective knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) enables her to plan an excellent range of purposeful activities for individual children. She organises her time, space and learning environment exceptionally well. Children are able to access an excellent range of worthwhile experiences and make choices from resources stored at child-level.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a comprehensive and enthusiastic understanding of her role and responsibility in promoting inclusive practice. Excellent procedures in place keep parents informed about their children's progress; for example, children's learning profiles are accessible and parents can take these home. This allows them to make comments on their children's progress. Parents' views are actively taken on board and contribute considerably in enhancing and improving children's well-being and education. Developing a working partnership with others is resourceful and vibrant; for example, the childminder's in regular contact with the local authority early years and frequently attends many of the local children's groups within the community. This enables the childminder to build up effective links and regularly share best practice. Although the childminder is not caring for any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, she has an

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the early years provision

extensive knowledge and a positive attitude towards caring for children with particular needs and is proactive in addressing issues.

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and outcomes for children

The extensive range of planned purposeful play, both indoors and out, ensures individual children make excellent progress in all areas of learning. Children's learning journeys begin with the childminder gathering information from parents. Their stage of development is effectively followed through their time at the childminder's. There is excellent monitoring, with regular photographs and observations consistently recorded that demonstrate apparent and consistent progress in all areas of learning. This ensures children successfully move through the stages of development and achieve the Early Learning Goals. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are extremely well motivated and enjoy new challenges. They concentrate at self-chosen activities and younger children are able to make themselves understood through language and actions. Children are confident, independent,

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and outcomes for children

take initiative and show high levels of concentration; for example, toddlers playing with cars and trains imaginatively build a train track. They use their knowledge competently to choose from a range of shapes to make models of the correct proportions. Children are involved in a range of problem solving opportunities. However, opportunities are not always available for children to learn how to use and learn numbers in everyday situations, such as when going up and down the stairs or counting vehicles while on outings. Children are well absorbed in their play. They are able to develop their spoken language extensively as the childminder devotes her time to them. They enjoy looking at books together and can relate to well known stories by looking at the pictures. Excellent opportunities are given for children to participate in many purposeful creative activities, enabling children to experiment using various textures such as, coloured fabrics, glitter and

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and outcomes for children

paper to create collages, models and masks. Their work is displayed around the childminder's home, developing their self-esteem. Regular outings broaden children's experiences; for example, outings to a farm, local parks and museums. All these extensively promote children's knowledge and understanding of the world, support their social skills and develop their large muscle skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from healthy eating as they experience a well balanced diet from a young age; this helps children develop good eating habits. Menu plans in place clearly demonstrate that children are provided with balanced meals each day. Children can request a drink at anytime. Exemplary routines and practices avoid cross contamination, posters displayed remind children to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. All of which contributes to children's healthy life style. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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