Dauswell, Natasha Selma

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY349734 Inspection date 17/02/2011 Inspector Silvia Richardson

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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 2007. The childminder works from her mother's home and her mother lives with her adult son and 12-year-old grandson. The family live in a house in Hither Green in the London borough of Lewisham; close to shops, schools, pre-schools, parks and public transport links. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and two upstairs bedrooms for sleep. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The family has two pet guinea pigs. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for three children in the early years age group. The childminder co-minds with her mother; when working together they may care for six children in the early years age group; and when working with another childminder and an assistant, may care for eight children in the early years age group. There are currently 14 children on

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Description of the childminding

roll in the early years age group. Children attend full and part days and on a sessional basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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

Overall, children are happy and settled, because they enjoy secure relationships and consistent and familiar routines. Group led activities successfully promote inclusion, enabling children to enjoy a strong sense of belonging and make a positive contribution. Individual learning needs are met well through free play experiences and a broad range of planned learning opportunities. Overall, the childminder carries out effective self-evaluation of the provision and seeks support from early years advisors to drive and maintain continuous improvement and promote good outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 engage parents and carers in contributing to children's learning journeys  develop further the systems for self evaluation, to drive further improvement in the outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder takes lead responsibility for the setting's policies and procedures and ensures these are implemented effectively to safeguard children and promote This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their welfare well. There is a good procedure in place to protect children, should an allegation be made against the childminder or other adults working or living in the household. Risk assessment covers all aspects of the environment, indoors and outdoors, including outings, so that children play and move around safely. The childminder leads lively group activities for children, promoting inclusive experiences, such as circle times, when children talk about the seasons, sing songs and dance together. Arrangements for free play successfully promote equality and diversity, with children enjoying easy access to a broad range of resources reflecting positive images of differences, such as dressing up clothes, dolls, books

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the early years provision

and stories. Resources are very well deployed, so that children help themselves to the toy baskets, sit and play comfortably on the floor or soft furnishings.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises the setting well so that children have familiar and consistent routines and activities, promoting their welfare, learning and development. She has started to make some notes on a self evaluation form, of some aspects of her provision, such as resources she has and uses with the children. This system does not cover all areas of practice, although in practice the childminder has evaluated the impact of her provision on children's welfare and learning, to further improve outcomes. The childminder has maintained continuous improvement through effectively utilising support from the childminding network and early years advisors. She has fully addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection, promoting better safety outcomes for children. The childminder has close links with schools, sharing information and working well in partnerships with teachers, so as to support children's learning and help bridge any gaps.

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the early years provision

Parents and carers are made very welcome in the setting and engage well in children's activities, such as making costumes and providing food from different countries and cultures, for example, for the summer barbeque.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a broad range of planned and free play activities that successfully cover each of the six areas of learning, helping them acquire skills and make good progress. The childminder successfully leads some group play experiences which are part of children's daily routines, such as looking at the calendar and talking about the day and the weather. Children thoroughly enjoy these familiar sessions and actively contribute to discussion. The childminder supports inclusion well, helping the youngest children join the session, through sitting with the circle in a high chair. Children enthusiastically clap, sing and dance together, enjoying a real sense of belonging. The childminder observes children closely assessing their progress from their different starting points and keeps an accurate record of their learning journey so as to report back to parents and carers how well children are progressing. Parents and carers meet with the childminder to discuss and plan next

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and outcomes for children

steps for learning. However they are not actively engaged in contributing to children's learning journeys, so as to form a comprehensive profile of achievements. Children learn about keeping safe through effective adult input. For example, the childminder explains why certain procedures are necessary and creates space for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 safe movement. This encourages children to move around safely, for example, during dancing activities. Children have easy access to a good range of play and learning resources, helping them enjoy and achieve in the setting. The childminder supports children well, including at nappy change and rest times, promoting their health and wellbeing. They are continually offered fresh water to drink throughout the day, keeping them well hydrated. Children enjoy a good balance of indoor and outdoor activities, helping them enjoy being active. Children enjoy their meals and

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and outcomes for children

snacks, sitting together in small groups, happy in the company of others. Children are happy to make a positive contribution to the setting, because they feel valued and their efforts are praised. Children enjoy lively interaction, play well together and appreciate each others differences. The programme and schedule of activities are well-balanced, helping children develop a good range of skills for the future, including good listening skills and positive attitudes to learning. 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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