Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY263386 Inspection date 06/06/2011 Inspector Rebecca Khabbazi

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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 2003. She lives with her partner and two children aged 12 and nine years old. The family lives in a three bedroom house in a residential area of Forest Hill within the London Borough of Lewisham. The downstairs of the house is used for childminding. A garden is available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder works with an assistant. She is registered to care for six children under eight years old when working on her own, three of whom can be in the early years age group. When working with her assistant they may care for a maximum of eight children, five of whom can be in the early years age group. There are currently five children on roll, four of whom are in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and a local childminding network. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification.

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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 a welcoming, inclusive setting and successfully promotes all aspects of children's welfare and development. Children are safe and well cared for at the setting, and they make generally good progress in their learning, given their age, ability and starting points. Most documentation for the safe management of the provision is well maintained. Positive relationships with parents help ensure that the childminder knows children well and their individual needs are met. The childminder reflects on the service she provides and sets targets for the future, which ensures that the provision continually develops and improves.

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further?

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

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further?

 make sure prior written consent is obtained from all parents for each and every medicine administered (Promoting good health) (also applies to the Childcare Register) 06/07/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 consider recording any assessments of risks for outings and trips to aid future This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 review  strengthen systems for assessment and planning by consistently using observations to identify next steps for children's learning and plan relevant activities to build on their skills

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is effectively safeguarded because the childminder has completed relevant child protection training and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. Most of the required documentation that promotes children's health, safety and wellbeing is in place and is comprehensive and well organised. However, although the childminder has a general consent from parents to give medicine, she does not currently ask all parents to give specific consent in writing for each and every medicine administered, as legally required. The childminder conducts thorough risk assessments of the home and garden and makes sure appropriate precautions are in place to minimise hazards. She also assesses any risks when children are taken on outings, although she does not currently include these assessments in her written records. Good use is made of resources at the setting to create a welcoming learning environment where

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the early years provision

children can easily access a good variety of toys and play materials both indoors and in the garden.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents to make sure she has a good understanding of each child's background and needs. She adapts care where needed to ensure children's individual needs are met, for instance if English is not their first language different methods of communication are used. This ensures equality and diversity are effectively promoted. Parents are kept well informed through a wide range of policies and procedures, the notice board, daily diary and a verbal exchange of information each day when children arrive and leave. The childminder also builds good working partnerships with other providers where children attend more than one early years setting, so that children benefit from continuity in learning and care. She makes good use of feedback from parents, local training opportunities and support from her local childminding network to monitor and evaluate her provision. Steps taken to develop the setting are well

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the early years provision

targeted to improve outcomes for children, such as improving the safety of the garden in order to enhance outdoor play experiences.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good relationships with the childminder and her assistant and are confident and settled in the childminder's home. They grow in independence and show a strong sense of belonging when they help themselves to toys and play materials and move safely around the areas of the home used for childminding. Children learn to keep themselves safe when they talk about road safety on outings, or take part in a regular fire drill. They benefit from home-cooked meals This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and snacks that meet their nutritional needs, choosing some fruit or a rice cake at snack time and enjoying their favourite pasta for lunch. Children adopt simple good hygiene routines remembering that they need to wash their hands before they eat and the childminder and her assistant follow careful procedures for changing nappies, which help protect children from the risk of cross-infection.

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and outcomes for children

Children play outside every day as part of a healthy lifestyle, having fun running around, playing ball games or taking their turn on the slide.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from a familiar daily routine that is planned around their individual needs. They take part in a wide variety of interesting activities and experiences that support their development across all areas of learning. They enjoy regular outings to socialise at childminding groups, listen to stories at the library, or take a trip to the museum or an animal park. They enjoy cuddling up with the childminder to read their favourite book or join in with familiar songs, remembering all the actions. Children solve simple problems through everyday routines, finding the correct piece for their puzzle or counting how many slices of fruit there are on their plate. They find out about the world around them when they help plant strawberries in the garden, collect leaves in the park or explore the sand and water trays. Children use their imaginations when they make dinner in the role play kitchen, paint pictures or dress up. The childminder knows children well and is

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and outcomes for children

warm and attentive to their needs. She makes sure they are interested in the activities she provides and they are keen to take part. She makes regular observations of their achievements. However, these are not yet consistently used to identify next steps for children's individual learning and plan activities that build on their skills, so as to enhance the good progress they already make towards the early learning goals of the Early Years Foundation Stage. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the Early Years section of the report (Records to be kept) 06/07/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the Early Years section of the report (Records to be kept) 06/07/2011

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