Buabeng, Esther Fatima Sama

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY424131 Inspection date 12/10/2011 Inspector Marcia Robinson

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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 registered in 2011. She lives in the Rotherhithe area of the London Borough of Southwark, with one child who is in the early years age range. There are shops, parks, schools and public transport links within walking distance. The whole of the childminder's flat except for the master bedroom is used for childminding. There is also access to a bedroom and bathroom facilities on the first floor. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for five children under eight years old; two of whom may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently caring for one child in the early years age group who attends on a full-time basis.

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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

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has recently started her childminding service and provides a safe, warm and welcoming environment for all children and their parents. Children's progress in their learning is satisfactory, and systems to observe and assess children's progress and achievements are under development. Most documentation is in place and kept to a suitable standard, but there are no risk assessment records kept as required. Inclusive practice is generally satisfactory, for instance, children's individual needs are well known to the childminder, although few activities and resources reflect diversity. Partnerships with parents and others are being developed, but systems do not yet fully involve parents in their child's continuous learning and development. The childminder has started to evaluate her provision and has identified some areas for development, which supports continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a record of risk assessment, clearly stating when it was carried out. Regularly review the risk assessment, at least once a year, and include in the record the date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation)(this also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register). 10/11/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 undertake sensitive observational assessment in order to plan and provide experiences to meet young children's individual needs as they progress towards the early learning goals  develop self-evaluation systems to continually assess all aspects of the provision and, therefore, improve outcomes for children.  develop the systems in place so that parents and carers can be involved in their children's learning and development by contributing information about children's starting points, interests and learning  increase the range of toys and resources including those that enable young children to gain a positive view of diversity.

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the early years provision

Children are suitably protected in this generally well-organised provision. They are safeguarded as the childminder has a satisfactory understanding of her role in protecting children, and knows what steps to take if she has concerns about a child. The childminder has completed an appropriate first aid course, minimising the risks to children should they have a minor accident. She is clear about procedures to follow should she need to evacuate her home in an emergency and practises this as well as road safety procedures with the children to raise their awareness. Most of the documentation that promotes children's health and well- being is in place. The childminder identifies and minimises hazards to keep children sufficiently safe at home and on outings. However, she does not record her risk assessment to support its review. This is a breach of a specific legal requirement.

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the early years provision

The childminder shows some commitment to driving improvement. For instance, she basically reviews her provision and keeps up to date as she makes use of links with her early years' development worker. She is sharing ideas with other childminders in order to evaluate her provision and develop her knowledge and skills. As a result, some clear plans are in place for the future development of her service, such as refurbishing the balcony so children can benefit from extending their learning and playing in the outdoor environment. However, she is yet to develop rigorous self-evaluation systems to ensure that all aspects of her provision are regularly reviewed and updated in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.

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the early years provision

Children access play opportunities through the suitable organisation of space, time and resources. They play mainly in the lounge, which is laid out to meet individual needs and allow children to move about safely and freely. Resources are adequate to support children's learning and development. However, they may not always be sufficient in range and variety, including play materials that reflects positive images of diversity. Nonetheless, equality and diversity is promoted successfully in some aspects, because the childminder works closely with parents. This ensures she has a good understanding of each child's background and needs, so that their individual needs are met well. The childminder has a written equal opportunities This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 policy which reflects her understanding of inclusive practice. She is aware of the importance of helping children to understand the world around them. This is

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the early years provision

fostered by her positive approach and through trips to local drop-in groups where they take part in some planned activities. She recognises that both the children and other people are not all the same and so she helps children learn to value and respect others.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents and carers are satisfactory. Information about children's care needs is exchanged on a daily basis and parents are provided with suitable information about the provision itself through a range of policies and procedures. Parents are kept informed about their child's daily care through verbal feedback. However, they do not receive any further information about children's learning and development as the placement has just started and systems have yet to be embedded. The childminder is beginning to establish suitable relationships with children and their families. She is striving to develop a more shared approach to supporting children's learning and development and is starting to introduce suitable systems for planning, observation and assessments. The childminder asks the parents what the children's starting points are when they first start at the setting, although these are not recorded. Therefore, there are missed opportunities

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the early years provision

to further enhance the children's learning and development through this. A lthough there are no children attending with special educational needs and/or disabilities or attending other settings that deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage, the childminder is aware of the need to liaise with other services to promote children's learning and well-being.

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and outcomes for children

The home is appropriately maintained, clean and welcoming. Following a successful settling-in period, children demonstrate that they are happy in this friendly, warm environment and move around the setting freely. This is because they are acknowledged and valued by the childminder, which leads to them having confidence and developing secure emotional attachments with her. Suitable measures are in place to promote children's understanding of hygiene and healthy life styles. Parents provide meals for their children to enjoy, which are stored appropriately and ensure any specific needs are met. These are supplemented by the childminder who provides a variety of fresh fruit each day. Fresh drinking water is available and other suitable drinks are offered throughout the day. Hand washing is encouraged before children eat and after using the toilet or having their nappy changed to promote good hygiene routines. The childminder reduces the

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and outcomes for children

risk of cross-infection by excluding sick children and providing children with individual flannels. Children are able to rest and sleep according to their individual needs. They have opportunities to take part in physical play activities at local parks or drop in groups. This helps them begin to develop a sense of how to stay safe as they sit in large cars and pedal them around an obstacle course, or practise their physical skills and manage appropriate risks while using slides and climbing equipment at the park. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are involved in a satisfactory range of activities that are tailored to their needs in terms of their age, ability and interests. The childminder is aware that children need to feel comfortable and relaxed with her, as they are new to her setting. They show they have good relationships with the childminder, who is

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and outcomes for children

warm and responsive to their needs. The childminder often allows children to lead the way in their play and she supports them in doing so. They respond well to praise and the childminder's calm approach and as a result, children behave well while in her care. They enjoy playing with a selection of resources, such as pretending to wash up their dishes at the play kitchen sink, taking their teddy bears for a walk in the buggy and cuddling up on the sofa to look at books together. The childminder talks to the children about what they are doing and she gives them ideas to extend their play and learning. They use their imaginations when they dress up in their favourite costumes and use a variety of ingredients to help make their own play dough.

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and outcomes for children

Children's early literacy skills are fostered as they make purposeful marks on the chalk board and enjoy books and stories. They solve simple problems through daily routines, counting their shoes as they take them off on their arrival or using books to recognise numbers. Children have fun as they use a small selection of electronic toys and resources, which develops their interest in technology. Although the young children have been with the childminder for a relatively short time, she knows the children and their families well. She provides indoor and outdoor play opportunities that incorporate most of the six areas of learning. However, as yet the childminder has not begun to observe the children in their play but already has satisfactory systems in place to start this important process. She is working in partnership with her local authority's early years' department to further develop her practice.

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and outcomes for children

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: 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 within the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 10/11/2011

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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 within the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 10/11/2011

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