Long Lee Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 107265 Inspection date 09/06/2011 Inspector Sandra Jeffrey

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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 1996. She lives with her flatmate in a two bedroom, first floor flat in West Dulwich, in the London Borough of Southwark. The whole of the flat, except for the main bedroom is used for childminding. There is no direct access to a garden, however the childminder takes children to local facilities for outside play. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification and is a Network Childminder with the local Childminding Association.

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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 a maximum of five children under eight years, three of whom may be in the early years age group. There are currently three children in the early years age range on roll. The childminder also cares for older children. The childminder is also registered to provide overnight care for two children under eight years of age.

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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

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder provides an inclusive environment for children. She has excellent knowledge of each child's distinctive needs and promotes their learning and developmental needs to a high standard. All children are valued and trusting relationships are fostered, therefore, enabling children to feel safe and secure, in the main. The childminder reflects on her practice and is able to recognise her strengths and areas for continuous improvement. The childminder establishes excellent partnerships with parents and others involved in the care of the children. Consequently children's consistency of care and learning is very good, in the main and children are progressing very well.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve measures to prevent the spread of infection in relation to caring for children with colds.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role in relation to safeguarding children, in the main. She attends safeguarding training on a regular basis and ensures that parents are made aware of her responsibilities in relation to reporting any concerns. The childminder was however, unable to locate the local safeguarding guidance and contact details she uses for reference on the day of the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 inspection. It places children at risk of harm, if concerns cannot be reported without delay. The childminder was deeply concerned that she could not find them and confirmed that this will be addressed immediately. She quickly demonstrated that alternative measures will be taken to get relevant details so that she can ensure that children's welfare is not compromised. Fire safety precautions are comprehensive and include regular emergency evacuation drills. Generally effective

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the early years provision

procedures are in place to promote children's good health. However, the childminder does not consistently maintain good hygiene practices when cleaning children's noses. The childminder has an up-to-date first aid certificate and all required information in place to promote the safety and well-being of the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder's home has been organised to maximise children's comfort and safety and children evidently feel at ease in the setting. The childminder enthusiastically dedicates her time to the children and their learning is significantly enhanced by the excellent use of resources. The daily routine always includes an outing and children's individual sleep and mealtime routines are adhered to. The childminder is fully committed to inclusion, values diversity highly and respects different cultures and beliefs exceptionally well. She plans excellent opportunities for children to learn about different people within our society. Children have access to a meaningful range of materials, including bilingual resources. They also celebrate various different festivals and special days throughout the year. The childminder is highly successful in meeting all children's needs.

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the early years provision

Relationships with parents are excellent with a continual flow of information, which contributes significantly to children's progress and well-being. The childminder also works extremely well in partnership with the local nursery and school, continuing themes and topics they are following in order to further enhance the children's learning experiences. This works highly effectively to ensure continuity of care and children's achievements in their learning and development. Each child has a progress record, which contains observations and photographs of achievements. This gives parents a comprehensive ongoing record of their children's progress and serves as a lovely record of their early years. A selection of questionnaires sampled, evidenced that parents are very happy with the service. Questionnaires were also recently completed with the children, to enable the childminder to find out what their particular likes and dislike are.

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the early years provision

Fire safety precautions are comprehensive and include regular emergency evacuation drills. The childminder has an up-to-date first aid certificate and all required information in place to promote the safety and wellbeing of the children. Generally effective procedures are in place to promote children's good health.

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the early years provision

The childminder is enthusiastic and shows a strong desire to extend her professional development. She is dedicated and focused to continually improve the service she provides. As a result she has implemented effective systems to monitor her setting, in order to maintain good outcomes for children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has high aspirations for the children whose interests and needs are at the forefront of her planning. Children take part in a wide variety of appropriate activities that support their learning and development across the six areas of learning, extremely well.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing very good communication skills and older children are supported in their mathematical development in partnership with the local reception class teacher. The children have access to a good range of age appropriate ICT equipment, as a result children are developing excellent skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles is encouraged, as they enjoy outings to local parks and children's centre's. This provides them with ongoing physical challenge and excellent opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world. Children practice good hygiene routines by washing their hands before they eat and enjoy healthy meals and drink filtered water.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a very kind and caring disposition and displays genuine care and affection for them all. Children are in turn, reminded to be kind and considerate to each other. This promotes their understanding of how their behaviour affects others.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from consistent and familiar routines, with boundaries and house rules that offer security and a sense of calm. Children start to take responsibility for their own safety, when they are reminded to tidy excess toys away, so that no one trips over them. Constant praise and reassurance is used to excellent effect during children's play and, as a result, they are confident and develop high levels of self-esteem. 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 1 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 1 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 1 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 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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