Childminder in Wandsworth

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY416745 Inspection date 19/05/2011 Inspector Mauvene Burke

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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 2010. She lives with her husband and three children aged 17,15 and 10 years in a residential area of Tooting Bec, in the London borough of Wandsworth. Shops, parks, schools and public transport links are nearby. The children have access to the living/dining area which is situated on the ground floor and the bathroom and WC which are situated on the first floor. None of the bedrooms are used by the minded children.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding four children in this age range. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 10 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are settled and at ease in the care of the childminder who offers a home from home environment. The childminder has started to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage and is aware of how children learn through their everyday activities and experiences. The process for evaluating the impact of the practice on children's progress is not yet established and this results in some gaps in the provision with regards tracking children's progress. The childminder is aware of some strengths within her setting and is keen to develop the provision, but has not yet formulated areas for future improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop an understanding of child protection issues through attending training  reduce the risk of cross-infection by improving the nappy changing facilities  carry out regular evacuation drills and record in a fire log book any problems encountered and how they were resolved  ensure observations are used to assess children's progress and use these to plan the next steps in children's learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder has some knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and keeping them safe with regards to her role and responsibility as an adult and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childcare worker. She is not completely confident about known indicators of abuse but has a detailed policy booklet from the local authority which she will use to develop her understanding as well as attending training in the future. She ensures that the safeguarding policy along with the other required policies, such as the equal opportunities, are shared with parents. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of her home in order to ensure that children are kept safe. In addition to this, she carries out risk assessments before embarking on outings with the minded children. However, although an evacuation notice is displayed in the home, since registration, the childminder has not practised a fire evacuation drill with the

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the early years provision

children. This could potentially put children at risk in the event of a fire.

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the early years provision

The childminder cares for a number of children within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is able to articulate their progress and specific needs. However, the childminder does not yet systematically plan for each child's progress to ensure that they each receive an appropriate level of challenge and extension to their play. She has so far found it difficult to get to grips with making observations and assessments of children's progress; as a result, children's next steps are not currently being identified. The available resources are adequate and are mostly deployed effectively to provide free choice. This encourages children's independence and supports their self-confidence and learning. However, the childminder recognises that the organisation and storage of some of the resources can be better placed in order to make the outcomes for children even more effective.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents and carers are being established. Relevant information is gathered from parents at the start of the placement to ensure that children's individual needs are known and are adequately met. A basic record of the daily routines informs the parents and carers about the kind of day that their child has had. Feedback from the parents and carers reveal that they are completely satisfied with the care that their children receive and stress how much progress their children have made since starting with the childminder. They are confident in the childminder's ability to provide a loving and secure environment for their children. Although a number of children attend other provisions also delivering the EYFS, she has not started to develop the partnerships that would ensure consistency and coherence in children's activities and learning outcomes. Whilst the childminder is keen to develop her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation

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the early years provision

Stage she has not yet established systematic ways to monitor and review her own practice in order to accurately identify existing strengths and priorities for future improvement to enhance the quality of provision for all children.

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and outcomes for children

Children settle very quickly in this environment and feel a sense of belonging as they are cared for by a childminder who is devoted to meeting their needs and who spends a great deal of time in helping them develop their personal, social and emotional skills. As a result, children are confident and feel free to move around the allocated play space within the childminder's home. The childminder has This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 started to make brief observations of the children. She interacts effectively with them in order to provide some support and challenge for children in her care. However, the systems that are in place that are meant to chart children's progress do not ensure that each child's learning is planned and assessed on an individual level.

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and outcomes for children

Babies in this setting demonstrate an exploratory impulse, as the crawl under chairs, crawl around corners and peep into tents and through the mesh on the travel cot. Toys are easily accessible to babies enabling them to seek out their own play, whether is picking up objects and placing them in the large container and then emptying them again or rolling big and small balls around the room. They take pleasure in listening to and making a variety of sounds as they listen to nursery rhymes and shake the shakers to the music. Children explore things with interest as they press buttons and lift up flaps. The childminder provides babies with a different view of things as she creates a soft area with cushions where books are kept and a tent which babies can crawl into.

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and outcomes for children

Children walk to school every day and regularly take part in physical play at their local park before they arrive back at the childminder's home. The childminder provides fresh meals that are nutritious and well balanced for those children whose parents have requested her to do so. Drinking water is available and accessible throughout the day. Accidents and the administration of medication is managed effectively to promote ongoing good health and well-being, keeping parents fully informed of such events. However, babies have their nappies changed on the floor without the use of a changing mat; this does not help to reduce the risk of infection. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and full public liability insurance to further promote children's welfare and safety. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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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