Childminder in LewishamOfsted inspection, 27 Jul 2011

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 128868 Inspection date 27/07/2011 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 1990. She lives with her husband and two adult children. The family live in a three bedroom house in a residential area of Hither Green within the London Borough of Lewisham. The downstairs of the house is the main area used for childminding. A garden is available for outdoor play. The family keep chickens in the back garden.

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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. She is registered to care for six children under eight years old, three of whom can be in the early years age group. There are currently five children under eight years old on roll, two of whom are in the early years age range. Children attend on various days and times. The childminder also cares for two children aged over eight years old part-time.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and has a teaching 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 provides a welcoming, inclusive environment and effectively promotes all aspects of their welfare and development. Good relationships with parents help ensure that children's individual needs are met and they make good progress in their learning, given their age, ability and starting points. The setting is well organised and most documentation is comprehensive and up-to-date. The childminder reflects on the service she provides and is committed to continuous development and improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 update records of risk assessments to include any assessments of risk for each type of outing including playgroups

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is effectively safeguarded. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care. She attends relevant safeguarding training and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. She makes risk assessments of the home, garden and outings to ensure that children are safe at all times. However, at the moment she does not include her This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessments all of the outings that children go on in her written records. All other documentation that promotes the health, safety and well-being of children is in place. The childminder makes good use of resources at the setting to create a welcoming enviroment where children have space to play and can easily access a wide variety of good quality toys and play materials that are suitable for their age and interests. She works closely with parents to make sure she has a thorough

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the early years provision

understanding of each child's background and needs. She adapts care where needed, for instance, to fit in with children's individual routines or to ensure that older and younger children can both take part in an activity, so that equality and diversity are effectively promoted. Parents are kept well informed about their child, for instance, through the use of a contact book as well as daily discussions when they arrive and leave. The childminder is aware of the need to build strong partnerships with other providers if children attend more than one setting. She makes good use of feedback from parents as well knowledge gained on regular training courses, to monitor and evaluate her provision and identify areas for improvement. She shows a strong commitment to development, for instance , by helping organise a course with a group of other childminders when training they were interested in was not available locally.

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident and settled in the childminder's home. They show a sense of belonging as they move safely around the home and garden and select their own toys and play materials. Children learn to keep themselves safe when they take part in a regular fire drill or remember to sit carefully on their chair. They adopt simple good hygiene routines when they wash their hands before they eat, and young children remember to wipe their faces with a flannel when they finish. The childminder follows careful procedures for changing nappies, which helps reduce the risk of cross-infection. Children benefit from healthy, home cooked meals and snacks that meet their nutritional needs. They enjoy some bread rolls that they helped make themselves for lunch, and choose banana and apricots to eat afterwards. Children play outside every day as part of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy a turn on a sit and ride vehicle, a ball game or playing in the sand tray.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good relationships with the childminder, who knows them well. They take part in a wide variety of activities and experiences that help them make good progress across all areas of learning. The childminder makes regular observations of their achievements and plans activities to build on their learning, which helps them make good progress towards the early learning goals. Children's early language skills are fostered when they share stories and choose books from the library. They enjoy making marks as they play or colouring at the table. They solve simple problems when they count how many eggs the chickens have laid today, and they learn about size and shape when they talk about the packets they put in the basket during a trip to the shops. Children find out about the world around them when they stop to watch the digger repairing the road, or discover what happens at the fire station. They use their imaginations when they decorate

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and outcomes for children

paper plates, using the glue independently and choosing their own materials to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 stick on. They enjoy a game with the people in the dolls house or making tea in the role play kitchen. They are well occupied and stimulated throughout the day and benefit from familiar daily routines that help them feel secure and settle well. 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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