Childminder in Wandsworth

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY221012 Inspection date 12/10/2010 Inspector Pamela Bailey

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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 2002. She lives in the London Borough of Wandsworth close to shops, schools, parks and public transport links. The childminder's home is situated on the fourth floor of a block of flats, with access to a lift. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding, with the exception of the bedrooms. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in this age group. She also offers care to children over five years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder takes and collect children from local schools and takes children to the park and library.

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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 many aspects of children's welfare, learning and development with success. Children's individuality is recognised and nurtured by the childminder who has a secure knowledge of their individual needs, interests and abilities. Children are safe and secure and enjoy their learning. Adequate partnership with parents has been established to ensure that the individual needs of children are met. Regular self-evaluation ensures that priorities for future development are identified and acted on. The childminder's commitment to ongoing training provides a sound basis for her capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 improve the record of risk assessment so that it includes information on who conducted it, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) 26/10/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the assessment and planning arrangements to provide a clearer link with the Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage development matters  provide opportunities for parents to be involved in supporting their child's learning, contribute their views and suggestions, and be involved in the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 decision making about the provision  improve systems for recording children's attendance so that these accurately reflect the children's daily hours of attendance.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and the safeguarding children procedures. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what action to take if she has a concern about a child in her care. This ensures that she can quickly recognise when a child is in danger and can act in the child's best interest. The childminder has taken positive steps to eliminate risks and hazards to children. There are effective procedures in place to promote children's good health and prevent the spread of infection. All the required documentation is in place, although some are not adequately maintained. For example, the children's attendance records do not accurately reflect their daily hours of attendance and the record of risk assessments does not include all the information as stated in the specific requirement.

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the early years provision

Effective partnerships have been established with parents in some areas. The settling-in process is seen as a crucial period for getting to know the child and family. Written polices and procedures ensures that all relevant information is shared with parents and daily discussions and assessment records provide parents with information on their children's achievements. However, the assessments do not provide parents with a clear picture of progress and parents are not encouraged to be involved with their children's learning. Although, there are no children currently attending other settings delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage, the childminder is aware of the need to ensure that effective communication takes place in order to fully support children's achievements.

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the early years provision

The childminder is motivated to improve her childminding practice. Effective steps have been taken to evaluate the provision for children's welfare, learning and development, and used to secure continuous improvements. The childminder has recently achieved a professional childcare qualification and has attended a range of further development courses. She makes best use of the local community resources and amenities. For example, she visits the local parks, library and children's groups to extend children's learning and development. The recommendation raised at the last inspection has been fully addressed which have resulted in improved outcomes for children's welfare. However, systems are not yet fully developed in order to actively sought the views of parents and ensure that they are involved in contributing to decision making about the provision.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a good range of age appropriate activities and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 resources which promotes children's learning across all areas. The childminder observes and make notes of children's achievements under each area of learning, and use these to plan what each child needs to learn next. However, assessments do not provide a secure basis on which to plan the next steps in children's learning because these are not sufficiently evaluated against the Practice guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage development matters.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled and enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They receive lots of warmth and affection, and the childminder engages in playful interaction. This supports their emotional well-being and gives them the confidence to explore new experiences. Children are interested in the activities available. They are beginning to develop their own preferences and spend time concentrating on self-chosen activities. Their confidence and self-esteem are increasing as they respond to praise and encouragement from the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children's early communication skills are encouraged very well by the childminder. The childminder talks to children at all times during play acknowledging their means of communication. Activities such as story time, role play, songs and rhymes are actively use to support children's language development and introduce learning such as counting, identifying colours, animals and objects. Children investigate and explore in their environment. They become absorbed in pushing buttons and levels on programmable toys, listening to the different sounds and the voice naming shapes, colours and numbers. The childminder reinforces learning by repeating the words and children's responses. Children use their imagination and re-enact what they have learnt. For example, during role play children pretend to read stories to dolls, showing the pictures and making sure the dolls are comfortable. Children express themselves creatively

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and outcomes for children

through a range of medium. They paint, draw and make collages. Many of the play resources reflect positive images of culture, gender and disability. This helps children to gain an understanding of the wider world and accept differences.

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and outcomes for children

Children's good health is actively promoted by the childminder. Children receive nutritious snacks such as breadsticks, fresh and dried fruits. Fresh drinking water is readily available and the childminder often reminds children to have a drink. Well implemented routines help children to learn good hygiene practices such as washing their hands before eating. Children play outside and extend their physical skills on a daily basis. Outings to the local park and children groups where there are large equipment and routine walks to and from school, means that children get plenty of exercise and fresh air. Indoors children move around freely. They become familiar with the routine in the event of an emergency as they regularly practice the emergency evacuation procedures. 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 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 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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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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