Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY101028 Inspection date 20/04/2011 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 2002. She lives with her husband and three children aged five, eight and eleven years. They live in a house close to shops, parks, library and public transport links.

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Description of the childminding

The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children aged under eight years at any one time. The childminder is registered on Early Years Register and the Compulsory and Voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll and both are in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The family keeps tropical fish in a fully enclosed tank. The childminder has appropriate insurance cover for childminding and use of a vehicle.

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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 due to the stimulating, safe and secure environment. Children are valued and supported to make the most of their abilities, making good progress. The childminder is evaluates activities and experiences offered. She seeks to improve the learning opportunities provided, working towards the best possible outcomes for children, through ongoing training. As a result, the childminder has a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement. The childminder's self-evaluation process is currently in its infancy. Next steps are currently not completed on the children written observations.

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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  develop systems to identify the settings strengths and weaknesses and to work with the parents to provide positive outcomes for all 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. Regular fire drills take place and are evaluated to ensure that all children are aware of what to do in an emergency. Stair gates This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are in place to ensure the children are not able to access areas which are unsafe for them without adult supervision. Daily safety checks and risk assessments further enhance the children's safety whilst in the care of the childminder.

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the early years provision

Resources are deployed well to ensure the children are kept occupied as well as enhancing their independence skills through self selection. Children have access to a good amount of resources and activities to promote equality and diversity. The childminder extends what the children have been doing at the local play groups in her home to progress the children's learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder works well with the parents of children in her care. She takes time every day to give detailed feedback to them so they are fully aware of what their child has been doing during their time at the childminders. The childminders self- evaluation process is currently in its infancy, although the childminder is able to highlight her strengths and weaknesses parents are not fully involved in the process.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled whilst they spend time at the childminders. Children are happy to approach the childminder at any time for cuddles of reassurance and support. This builds on the children's self esteem and their confidence. The childminders good use of open ended questions and her close support builds on the children's burgeoning skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder combines her planning and the observations she makes on the children. The childminder evaluates these well to ensure she is aware of what they have learnt from the activity they have just participated in. However, there are missed opportunities to fully enhance the children's learning as the next steps of learning are missing from the observations.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder takes time to talk to the children about sharing and how to treat the resources they are using. This ensures the children are able to play without having any trip hazards. Given the children's ages and stages of development they are well behaved.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder works well with the parents to ensure the snacks and the meals provided are healthy and balanced as well meeting the children's dietary requirements. Children stay healthy as the childminder has a well stocked garden to meet their physical development. Children thoroughly enjoy playing on the trampoline were the childminder counts how many times the children can bounce. 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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