Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY304985 Inspection date 16/01/2012 Inspector Mauvene Burke

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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 2005. She lives with her husband and their teenage son in a house in the London Borough of Lambeth. Her two adult daughters are both at university and so only visit during holiday periods and at week-ends. The home is close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The rear living room, dining room, conservatory and downstairs toilet are used for childminding purposes.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is currently registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time; of these, no more than three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding one child in the early years age group. This childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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's welfare is suitably promoted and most safeguarding procedures are in place, although this does not include conducting evacuation drills. The childminder does not meet the requirements to keep a record of medication given to children or carry out a risk assessment for outings. Children's individual needs are mostly met and they are making satisfactory progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. Nonetheless, there are limited resources available for children to learn about diversity, and observations are not used to plan for children's next steps. Partnerships are satisfactory and information about the children is shared on a daily basis. Self-evaluation is in the early stages but the childminder shows a willingness to secure continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 carry out a risk assessment for each type of outing and review it before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and promoting children''s welfare) 30/01/2012

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further?

 keep written records of all medicines administered to children (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 30/01/2012 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?

 analyse observations to help you plan 'what next' for individual children and plan to provide realistic experiences that builds on children's interest  carry out regular evacuation drills and record the details in a fire log book of any problems encountered and how these were resolved  improve the range of resources to include positive images that challenge children's thinking and help them to embrace differences and a caring attitude towards others.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of her role and responsibility with regard to protecting children from harm. She has drafted a brief policy, which she shares with parents. All adults in her household have been vetted and children are supervised well whilst in her care. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards to children whilst they are on the premises. However, children's safety is not fully promoted when they are taken outside of the home. This is because the childminder does not carry out a risk assessments for outings. This is a specific legal requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Whilst most of the required documentation is in place, the childminder does not keep a record of medication that she administers to children. This is also a specific legal requirement.

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the early years provision

The childminder's home is well maintained, clean and secure and offers children ample space in which they can move around freely. Resources are presented at children's level making it easy for them to access and make their own choices. This encourages children growing independence. Nonetheless, resources are not of an adequate quality and do not depict positive images of diversity. This hinders how children gain an awareness of differences in society. Although learning takes place, this is not necessarily attributed to the childminding environment. Most of children's learning takes place in the groups that children are taken to on a daily basis. The childminder attends relevant training in order to enhance the quality of care offered to children. For example, she has recently attended training in using sign language.

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the early years provision

The childminder shares information with parents about the children's day on a daily basis. This includes the observations made of the children, which help to keep parents informed about their children's development. Comments made by parents suggest that they are happy with the service that the childminder provides for their children. Although there are currently no children attending the provision that has special educational needs and/or disabilities, the childminder has experience of caring for children who require support from outside agencies. She understands the importance of seeking detailed information from parents in order to meet children's individual needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder has not yet developed a rigorous system to reflect on or evaluate This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 her provision. However, she has started the process by seeking the views of parents by use of a questionnaire. She has made some improvement since her last inspection in that she now has parent's written consent to take children out. She has also provided parents with the procedures to follow should they wish to make a complaint. This demonstrates her willingness to strive for continuous improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled in this environment and are forging a close relationship with the childminder. This helps children to feel safe and secure and helps to foster their social development. Children spend a considerable amount of time at local children's groups, which is where they receive most of their learning. It is here that the childminder is helping the children to share and socialise with their peers. Whilst in the home, the childminder does not plan activities with the children's interests in mind and as a result, children quickly become bored. Children enjoy initiating their own play but the childminder does not always adequately build upon this. The childminder makes observations of the children's play that are linked to the areas of learning. However, the childminder does not use these to plan for children's next steps, as they are not linked to the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy listening to familiar stories and will ask the childminder to read them over and over again, joining in at familiar stages. They handle books very well. They understand that print carries meaning, as they are encouraged to recognise their name on their name card. Children show sustained play with suitable electronic resources, such as the much-loved remote controlled car. They show good coordination as they activate the various functions that allow the car to go backwards and forwards. Children are interested in building with the bricks, and learn about balancing as the childminder suggests ways to make the building more secure.

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and outcomes for children

Children have regular opportunities to develop their physical skills as they visit local parks and children's groups. Here they can run, jump, climb and pedal on small bikes and cars. They handle a range of small tools such as paint and paste brushes. Parents provide their children's meals and the childminder is aware of safe storage and preparation. Children are developing an understanding of the need to adopt healthy lifestyles. They roll up their sleeves in anticipation without being reminded, in readiness to wash their hands before they eat. Children generally behave well, but at times, when they are bored, display challenging behaviour. They respond positively to praise, and enjoy receiving stickers, often applauding themselves when they do something well. The childminder is interested in seeking additional methods of managing children's behaviour. She has applied to attend training with the local authority. Children's understanding of keeping

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and outcomes for children

themselves safe is hindered, as the childminder does not yet practise the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 emergency evacuation fire drill with them. 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 in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 30/01/2012

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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) 30/01/2012

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