Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY233330 Inspection date 24/08/2011 Inspector Lorraine Sparey

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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 a childminder since April 2003. She lives in Brixton in the London Borough of Lambeth. There are shops, a main line station, schools and parks within walking distance. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding, as well as the master bedroom situated on the first floor. There is a garden available for outside 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. A maximum of four children aged under eight years may attend at any time and she is currently minding one child in the early years age group.

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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 confident and motivated in their learning, benefiting from good levels of support from the childminder. There is a good range of resources; however, they are not easily accessible to children. The childminder works closely with parents, although relationships with other early years providers are not yet fully established. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection and there are some basic procedures to monitor and evaluate the provision. However, these are in the early stages of use and are not yet fully effective. The childminder demonstrates the capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further a culture of reflective practice, self-evaluation and informed discussion to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children  develop systems to share information with other early years settings that the children attend to ensure effective continuity and progression in their learning and development  improve the storage of resources to enable children to access a range of age- appropriate play and learning opportunities. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding and commitment to safeguarding children. She is confident with what to do in the event of a welfare concern being raised. The childminder has attended training in this area and is waiting to update it. The childminder completes risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe and well maintained. Any outings are risk assessed to promote children's safety at all times.

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the early years provision

The childminder has begun to develop some systems to monitor and evaluate her practice. However, they are in the early stages of use and do not fully support the childminder in identifying the strengths of her provision and areas to develop. The childminder meets with other childminders at the local children's centres where they swap ideas about activities. The childminder has devised a parent questionnaire to gather their views which are currently obtained informally. The local authority completed a pre-inspection visit and helped the childminder identify some areas to develop such as completing a self-evaluation form. These have yet to be actioned.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good range of resources covering all areas of children's learning and development. However, they are stored in various cupboards and children cannot easily access them. This means they are not always aware of what play and learning opportunities are available to extend their play. The childminder has good resources to promote many aspects of our society. Wall displays at the children's level increase their understanding of valuing and respecting differences.

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the early years provision

The childminder develops positive relationships with parents. She provides them with written information about her service, policies and procedures and they complete a variety of forms to enable the childminder to gather information about their child's individual needs. They informally discuss children's progress and the childminder shares the children's learning journeys with them. The children do not currently attend any other settings but will do in the future. The childminder has not given due consideration to establishing links with other early years providers to ensure a cohesive approach to children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder. They are encouraged to develop their own child initiated play and benefit from some adult-lead play and learning opportunities. The childminder knows the children well and uses their interests to promote progress in their learning; as a result children make good progress towards the early learning goals. Children choose to construct a wall using different bricks which have numbers and symbols on them. The childminder extends their play by talking about the different symbols and they play a game of finding different objects. Children confidently count the numbers of bricks and the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder supports them. They talk about how tall and how wide the wall is. A child goes on to build a tower nearly as tall as them and they laugh as it falls over scattering bricks everywhere. Children enjoy role play and have good opportunities

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and outcomes for children

to act out familiar roles using the play cooker, pretend food and dolls. Children's creative work is displayed on the wall encouraging them to feel a strong sense of belonging. A child delights in drawing pictures for their mummy, daddy and one for the childminder to put on the wall. Their learning is extended as the childminder provides additional resources such as a picture of a giraffe, the child's favourite animal for them to draw. Children are developing secure relationships with the adults and other children. Their emotional needs are well met.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with regard to learning and development. She has devised her own style of learning journeys which contain good quality information on children's progress to help her plan the next steps in children's development.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from healthy and nutritious meals which are cooked freshly. On occasions children have the opportunity to help prepare their food to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. They know and understand when and why they wash their hands and benefit from visiting the local park to develop their physical skills and fitness levels. Children learn about safety through the childminder being a positive role model and reminding children about safety issues. For example, reminding children to sit on the stool properly otherwise they may fall. Children's behaviour is good given their age and stage of development. They are polite and well mannered and benefit from the childminder being clear and consistent to ensure they understand the boundaries and expectations. 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 2 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 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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