Childminder in Southwark

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY417189 Inspection date 03/05/2011 Inspector Christine Hodge

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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 has been registered since November 2010. She lives with her two children aged four and two years in a second floor flat in Rotherhithe, in the London borough of Southwark. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding purposes. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of three children under eight years, of these two may be in the early years age group at any one time. She is currently caring for one child in the early years age range. The childminder attends local toddler groups and 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

The childminder offers an inclusive and homely environment in which children are happy and make good overall progress in their learning and development. Effective partnerships with parents and other professionals ensure that children are provided with continuity and consistency in their care and learning. Children's health, safety and welfare is underpinned by detailed written policies and procedures. The childminder is committed to continuous improvement and is using self-evaluation and on-going training to support her aim.

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further?

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

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further?

 build on the amount of play resources available to children and include a greater range of positive image resources to increase children's awareness of disability, gender and culture  develop further systems for observation and assessment to ensure children's next steps are clearly identified  develop further processes for self-evaluation and reflective pratice

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the early years provision

Children are kept safe because the childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and is very clear about her role and responsibility for safeguarding children in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. Thorough risk assessments ensure that any hazards in her home are identified and dealt with. Regular fire drills are carried out with the children and are appropriately recorded. All required documentation is in place and is well maintained. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder promotes inclusion and welcomes all children and families into her home. She develops good relationships with parents and works in partnership to ensure children's individual needs are consistently met. Information is shared both verbally and in a journal which parents take home each week. They write their views and get to review their child's week, with information about food and

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the early years provision

activities their child took part in during the week. The childminder liaises well with other early years providers, such as nurseries and schools to ensure continuity and synchronicity of learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes good use of the available space within her home. Children have easy access to a suitable range of play resources, which she is intending to build on. The childminder also makes good use of the local library and toy library. Although the childminder has only been minding children since January she has started to evaluate the care and education she provides. She is enthusiastic about her work and is very keen to continue to improve her provision. She has attended registration, first aid, Early Years Foundation Stage and safeguarding training and has identified some other courses she would like to attend in the future.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's warm and responsive approach to caring for children ensures that they settle quickly and relate well to her and her family. She takes time to get to know children and supports them well to make good overall progress in their learning and development. The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and ensures her planning covers the six areas of learning, even though she currently only provides part time care. Because she live in a second floor flat she uses local amenities such as toddler group, schools, parks and libraries to ensure children are provided with varied range of indoor and outdoor activities. She has started to complete simple observations and records activities and children's achievement in their learning journal. However, the information does not currently clearly identify how she plans for children's next steps.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy sitting on the floor with the childminder to build with bricks and to complete puzzles. The childminder constantly talks to children about what they are doing to encourage their language and listening skills. She uses every day routines and activities to extend their learning. For example, counting the number of stairs as they walk up and down and finding different coloured cars on the way to school and activities. Children have access to a varied range of books and opportunities for painting, drawing and mark making. They enjoy listening to stories read to them by the childminder and visiting the library to select books for themselves. During the week the childminder also takes children out to toddler groups where they socialise with other children and take part in activities different to those provided at home. They regularly go to the park for fresh air and exercise and during the school holidays the childminder organises trips further afield to

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and outcomes for children

museums and farms to help children learn about the wider world. Although children are encouraged to eat foods from different cultures, opportunities are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 missed to advance their learning further, due to the limited positive image resources available to them at the childminder's home.

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and outcomes for children

Children's welfare is supported through good standards of hygiene and detailed policies and procedures. Children are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles by eating healthy meals and snacks, learning good personal hygiene routines and having access to regular fresh air and exercise. The childminder walks to and from school and activities and uses this time to extend children's learning and to talk to them about road safety and stranger danger. The childminder encourages positive behaviour by continually praising and encouraging children's achievements and helping them to learn consistent boundaries and appropriate social skills. 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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