Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY316044 Inspection date 23/09/2010 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 was registered in 2005. She lives with her four adult children in Brixton, in the London Borough of Lambeth. Children have access to the sitting room, kitchen, hallway, two toilets and one bedroom is used for sleeping. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder visits local parks and playgrounds with the children. The childminder co-minds with her daughter at the same premises. She is registered to care for four children under eight years at any one time. The two childminders currently have three children on roll. 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 organised and stimulating environment covering all areas of learning. Inclusive practice is promoted through good partnerships and links with various multi-agencies, which has a positive impact on the quality of care provided. Although the childminder has no effective system for self-evaluation, she is committed to attend ongoing continuous professional development training, which has a positive impact on the quality of care and learning provided.

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further?

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

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further?

 use self-evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses that will contribute to the quality of the provision for all children  improve partnership with parents for promoting children learning needs, for example, providing information about activities and children's progress.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding and how to protect the children in her care. She can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the action to take if she has concerns about any child. She has completed a current safeguarding training course and uses this knowledge to ensure the children are safe whilst in her care. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments, both indoors and out, to minimise hazards and to ensure the children's safety. Regular fire drills are practised to help children become familiar with the procedures and enable them to leave the premises quickly and safely. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Comprehensive policies and procedures support the care, welfare, development and learning of the children. All required records are in place, for example, systems are in place for recording accidents, incidents and permission has been obtained

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the early years provision

from parents for emergency medical treatment, administering medication and for outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This enables her to provide a well organised environment to meet each child's learning needs. She clearly identifies the next steps of learning for each child, in order for children to move on in their learning towards achieving their goals. The childminder has no effective system for evaluating her setting but is aware of her strengths. She is keen to further improve her practices through putting a more effective system into place for self-evaluation to address and identify both her strengths and weaknesses. She is able to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and is fully aware of where to seek support, should it be required.

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the early years provision

Relationships with parents are friendly and supportive. They contribute to children's well-being through ensuring the childminder has current information about their child. General information about the child's time with the childminder is shared with parents daily. However, the childminder has no effective systems in place to help parents to understand the importance and support that they can give at home, to enable their child to further progress. Partnership with others is good. The childminder works successfully with many of the local children's groups and the local authority early years department, which has a positive impact on the quality of children's welfare, development and learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children play happily, feel secure and are well behaved in a relaxed environment. They are well cared for and the childminder ensures children are supervised at all times. Daily plans provide evidence of how children are supported in their play. The good range of resources, which are made readily available to them, encourages children to make their own choices. Activities are successfully organised to create a stimulating and accessible play and learning environment for children. Children are well supported in their play by the childminder and their learning opportunities are extended as a result. Babies and toddlers are beginning to develop and make choices for themselves.

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and outcomes for children

Children under three years are able to explore and experiment through a range of well-planned activities that are appropriate for their stage of development. They have the opportunity to experiment with a wide selection of coloured paints. This enables them to use their senses and explore and experience texture. Children use their hands for painting, mark making and hand printing on paper. This develops their physical motor skills and promotes their creative skills. Younger children are continuously well motivated. For example, they are able to enthusiastically develop their skills for the future through the organised home corner, where they use their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 imaginative skills and pretend to go shopping, pushing the mini shopping trolley, gaining physical skills appropriate to their stage of development. Children also benefit from a broad range of practical activities and use free play to promote an

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and outcomes for children

understanding of shapes and sizes as they assess shape sorters and large and small bricks with which they are able to build towers. Good learning opportunities enable them to develop their independence, self-esteem and confidence. Babies confidently express their feelings and needs verbally and non-verbally to the childminder who quickly responds. This enables them to build a warm trusting relationship with the childminder, ensuring babies feel secure in her care.

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and outcomes for children

Effective daily routines ensure children establish good health and hygiene habits and practices. Children's hands are washed prior to meals and after using the toilet. The childminder provides meals on request and demonstrates a good knowledge of children's individual dietary requirements and gathers relevant information from the parents prior to the child starting. Drinks are provided at regular intervals and children can help themselves to one at any time. 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 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 3

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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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