Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY404926 Inspection date 02/02/2011 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 2010. She lives with her partner and two year old child. They live in a three bedroom second floor maisonette in Stockwell, in the London borough of Lambeth. The maisonette is laid out over two floors. Children are cared for mainly in the living room and kitchen. There is a balcony which is accessed directly off the living room which children only have access to under the direct supervision of the childminder. There are parks and playgrounds in the immediate vicinity of the premises.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for no more than two children under eight years old., of whom no more than one may be under one year at any one time. The childminder is also registered on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder does not provide overnight care.

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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 have good opportunities to progress in their learning. A range of purposefully activities are provided both indoors and out. Inclusive practice is promoted through the childminder having an excellent relationship with parents and supporting children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder's effective self-evaluation enables her to address areas for improvement to extend 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?

 improve resources and play materials that reflect diversity and to raise children's knowledge about disability.

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the early years provision

Children are effectively safeguarded and protected. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of issues surrounding safeguarding and protecting children. For example, she is aware of many of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder has completed a safeguarding training course and is fully aware of her role and responsibility of care. Good risk assessment procedures are in place to ensure children are safe and secure. All necessary safety precautions have been taken. For example, stairs are inaccessible to the children, smoke detectors are installed on all levels and there is a fire blanket accessible in the kitchen. All routes used for outings have been assessed to keep children safe on outings. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder has completed an up to date paediatric first aid course and has a well stocked first aid box.

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the early years provision

Good comprehensive policies and procedures reflect the quality of care and learning provided. All mandatory documentations are up to date and well maintained to promote children's welfare. For example, children's arrival and departure times, parental permission has been obtained for emergency medical treatment and administering medication. Good evidence demonstrates that the childminder consistently promotes and monitors the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS) through ongoing training and improving her practices.

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the early years provision

The organisation of the premises enables children to make their own choice about what they want to play with. Resources and play materials are easily accessible and suitable for children being cared for.

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the early years provision

The excellent relationship with parents is friendly and supportive. Parents receive a daily feedback both verbally and in writing, which is recorded in a diary. This includes activities, meals, sleeping patterns, and nappy changes throughout the day. In addition, information is also forward to them through electronic mail, attaching photographic evidence of activities and play children have participated in during their time at the childminder. Parents are also asked to complete a parental questionnaire. Their views are actively taken on board and addressed. All in which effectively contributes to children's learning and development. The childminder is in frequent contact with the local authority early years, attends many of the local children's and childminder's groups where she is able to keep up to date on information about the EYFS framework to enhance positive effective interventions to support the children's welfare and learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children play happily. Good observations and assessment records enables the childminder to plan for each child's learning needs. These are used to plan subsequent step to extend children learning opportunities. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage relating to children's learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure. They gain much from being together. Children learn to communicate and develop good relationships The childminder effectively supports children in their play through frequently talking to them. Younger children are able to develop a healthy interest in books through the childminder describing in singular words characters in the book, such as, boy, girl and baby. Children enjoy listening to music and move happily to sounds and different rhythms. The childminder provides them with a good range of physical play experiences, for example, the indoor play area allows for them to move around freely, operate equipment by means of pushing and pulling movements and steer wheeled toys. Daily routines also include plenty of opportunities for children to benefit from This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 playing outdoors and making good use of the local children's groups. Their time

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and outcomes for children

outdoors allows them to have plenty of fresh air which contributes to their healthy lifestyle.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder welcomes children from various diverse groups and who do not speak English as a first language. The childminder ensures she collates a selection of words to enable her to communicate with the children. Good plans are in place to address and celebrate some of the festivity events, such as, Chinese New Year. However, the childminder has few resources and play materials that reflect diversity and to raise children's knowledge about disability.

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and outcomes for children

The home is clean and well maintained. Good routines in place ensure children establish good hygiene habits, for example, hand washing prior to meals. Although parents provide meals, the childminder has a healthy balanced menu plans in place. Children's dietary requirements are carefully considered and parents' wishes are respected. 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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