Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY404156 Inspection date 18/01/2011 Inspector Denys Rasmussen

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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 lives with her partner and five-year-old daughter in a house in the London Borough of Lewisham. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding together with the spare bedroom for sleeping. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group at any one time. Currently there are 13 children on role on a part-time basis. Of these, five are in the early years age range. Some children attend on a term-time only basis.

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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 caring and organised childminder has fostered effective relationships with parents and others successfully creating a welcoming, relaxed and inclusive environment . The children's individual needs are understood enabling their welfare, learning and development needs to be met successfully. The childminder gives high priority to safeguarding children and has effective policies and procedures which ensure the safe and efficient management of her provision. The childminder reflects on the service she provides using the views of parents to develop and improve her provision. This coupled with her commitment to relevant training provides a sound basis for her capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide more positive images that challenge children's thinking and help them to embrace differences, particularly in relation to special educational needs and disabilities.

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the early years provision

The childminder's effective risk assessment process, along with her policies and procedures, reflect her good practice. This enables children to play safely both indoors and outside. Children's welfare is effectively safeguarded. The childminder has an understanding of her responsibility towards the children in her care and knows what steps to take if she has concerns about a child. The childminder's home is well organised for children to play in comfort and to enable them to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 access the good quality resources from boxes stored at their level.

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the early years provision

The childminder is clear about her strengths and weaknesses helped by feedback from parents. She uses this to adapt and improve her service. Actions taken are well targeted to improve outcomes for children, for example, she has evaluated the menu she offers to ensure it encourages healthy habits and offers more opportunities for children to play outdoors.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents to ensure she has sufficient information about children's backgrounds and needs so that equality and diversity is promoted. For example, finding out from a parent how to celebrate Divali appropriately with the children and ensuring children's specific needs are understood and planned for. There are some positive images within the play resources that challenge children's thinking and help them to embrace differences, however, in relation to special educational needs and disabilities, this is rather limited.

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the early years provision

The childminder has fostered good relationships with the parents and other professionals involved with the children. She welcomes the parents' views and suggestions and respects their wishes in the care of their child. The effective two- way flow of information, which is both written and verbal, ensures consistency. Parents comment that the childminder provides a well organised timetable of structured activities that are suitable and enjoyable. That their children particularly enjoy the craft and singing activities, are well settled and look forward to attending. Parents also appreciate the childminder taking their children to local groups, the library and swimming.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder records sensitive observations and links these to areas of learning. She uses her observations of the children to plan appropriate activities that take into account children's interests and their identified next steps. For example, one child is very interested in trains so she uses this interest to motivate him to learn by reading books with him about trains and putting toy trains in messy play such as corn flour to encourage him to experiment with it. Children take part in a good variety of activities and experiences that support their development and learning. They enjoy outings to playgroups where they socialise with other children or join in with a music session or drama workshop. The children are well behaved in response to the childminder's realistic expectations and positive manner. They remind each other of the good table manners rules that they compiled, which are displayed on the wall. Plenty of praise and encouragement from the childminder

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and outcomes for children

boosts the children's self-esteem and contributes to their positive attitude to learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children adopt good simple hygiene routines when they wash their hands before they eat, and after they blow their nose. The children understand this is to protect them from germs and helps to prevent the spread of the flu. Children learn to keep themselves safe when the childminder reminds them about road safety when they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are outdoors and when they play games to help them understand the fire evacuation procedures. The childminder provides a nutritious and varied diet which is home cooked to promote healthy eating. Children enjoy activities such as making their own pizza, sandwich, meatballs and burgers to promote healthy habits.

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and outcomes for children

The children enjoy an interactive story time with the childminder who has made her own story sacks and enjoy regular visits to the library encouraging their love of books. The childminder asks open ended questions to encourage the children to think and to develop their confidence in speaking. They practice mark making in the corn flour and when painting and enjoy drawing with crayons and felt tips. They begin to solve simple problems during every day activities, finding the right piece for a puzzle or working out which button to press on a toy to make it work. The children experiment with textures such as jelly and when using their hands and feet to paint. They use paper mache, recycled materials and play dough which they manipulate to make their own creations. They learn about the world around them when they plant seeds and care for them while they grow, hunt for mini beasts in the garden and go on an acorn and pine cone hunt. There is a good

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and outcomes for children

sense of fun and the childminder's commitment and enjoyment to her work is evident. 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 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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