Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 153268 Inspection date 04/04/2011 Inspector Rebecca Hurst

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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 2001. She lives with her two school aged children and adult child in Catford, Lewisham. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder may care for no more than four children under eight years; of these, not more than two may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time. There are currently six children on roll and of these two are in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local parent/toddler group.

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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 happy and settled because the childminder creates a stimulating, safe and secure environment. Children are valued and supported to make the most of their abilities, making good progress. The childminder seeks to improve the learning opportunities provided. This is done through regular questionnaires completed by the parents and the older children. As a result, the childminder has a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement. Some permissions to seek emergency medical treatment, are not in place, this is a breach of welfare requirement. Written observations are not consistently dated and the learning intentions are not recorded in the next steps of learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 request written parental permission at the time of the children's admission to the provision, to seek emergency medical treatment or advice 15/04/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 complete the next steps of learning in the children's written observations and link these to the planning to ensure their individual developmental needs are being met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  record the dates on the children's written observations to bring about positive outcomes for children

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and how to safeguard the children in her care. All adults in the home have Criminal Records Bureau checks carried out on them to ensure that they are all suitable. Regular fire drills take place and any issues arising are recorded and action to ensure that the next drill goes smoothly. Full risk assessments are in place to ensure the children are cared for in safe environment. There is a breach of welfare requirements as some permissions to seek emergency medical treatment, are not in place.

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the early years provision

Resources are laid out to allow the children to develop their independence skills through self selection. The childminder works closely with the local schools and nurseries to ensure that the activities they are participating in are extended at home. This ensures they are learning about festivals and celebrations at an age appropriate level. The childminder ensures that differentiation is in place in all of her activities to ensure that all children are able to progress with their development through all activities.

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the early years provision

The childminder works well with the parents and other agencies involved in the care of the children. Regular questionnaires are used for the childminder to self- evaluate her provision to ensure she is being responsive to her users. The childminder is able to clearly highlight what her strengths are and the areas she wishes to improve upon with her practice. The childminder attends regular training sessions to keep herself up to date with her knowledge and understanding. This is passed onto the children through the care and the activities that are provided.

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and outcomes for children

Children happily explore and experiment, using a good range of different materials and resources. This aids the children to practise and acquire new skills. Children receive plenty of attention, through the childminder listening and responding to them during activities. Children show they feel safe as they make choices and readily approach the childminder if they need help or a cuddle. The support the childminder gives to the children is a key strength in her practice and the excellent use of open ended questions ensures the childminder makes the children of all ages think about what they are doing.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has detailed observations of the children in her care. There are missed opportunities to fully enhance the children's learning as there are dates missed from some of the observations so it is not clear when the children achieved the goal. Also the learning intentions are not recorded in the next steps of learning, consequently, there are further missed opportunities to fully enhance the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's next steps of learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are protected from cross contamination and infection well through playing in a hygienically clean home and being taught the importance of hand washing and using their hands to cover their mouths when they cough and sneeze. Given the children's ages and stages of development the children are well behaved. The childminder takes time to explain to the children the importance of sharing and being nice to on another.

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and outcomes for children

Steps taken to safeguard children include child protection and fire evacuation procedures and close and supportive supervision, for example, moving from room to room. The childminder also ensures the children are fully aware of the reasons way they need to tidy away toys after they have used them, and the correct way in which to play with them. This keeps the children safe whilst they play. During cooking activities the childminder ensures the children are fully aware of the reasons as to why they shouldn't touch the oven and talks to them throughout the activities with what they are doing and ensures that it is tailored to meet the individual needs and ages of the children that are participating in the activity. 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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