Childminder in Southwark

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY271068 Inspection date 28/02/2012 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 was registered in 2003. She lives with her husband and four children, two of whom are adults and two are of school age. Also living on the premises is the childminder's mother-in-law. They live in a three-bedroom maisonette on a large estate in Walworth, in the London Borough of Southwark. Children have access to the living-dining room and to the garden. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years of age at any one time. Of these, three children may be in the early years age group. There is currently one child attending in the early years age group. The childminder attends the local childminding drop-in group on a regular basis. She is currently completing a level 3 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

Children are happy, confident and motivated in their learning. The childminder provides a welcoming environment with a good range of toys and equipment to meet children's individual needs. Children make generally good progress because the childminder knows how young children learn and develop. Overall, children's health, safety and general well-being is effectively supported. The childminder has effective systems to share information with parents and involves them in decision- making. She demonstrates a good 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?

 strengthen the systems in place to further promote the next steps in children's learning  develop the risk assessment to cover anything with which a child may come into contact.

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the early years provision

The childminder has undertaken safeguarding children training and has devised policies and procedures to support her in helping to keep children safe. She is clear about the procedures to follow in the event of a concern with regard to a child's welfare. Risk assessments identify potential hazards enabling the childminder to provide a safe and secure environment. However, because the childminder is not using her garden at the moment some areas have not been fully risk assessed. The childminder implements effective systems to monitor visitors closely including This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 requesting them to sign in her visitors book.

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the early years provision

The childminder has devised effective systems overall to monitor and evaluate the provision. She has addressed the recommendations raised at the previous inspection and continues to develop resources promoting positive images of disability. She seeks the views of the parents and evaluates the activities that she offers to enable her to involve the children in this process. The childminder meets with other early years professionals and childminders at the local children's centre where they share good practice to promote improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good range of resources supporting children's choices in their play. She rotates the resources, including books and puzzles to provide children with a good variety. The childminder has some resources providing positive images of many aspects of our diverse society. She plans a range of festivals throughout the year to increase children's awareness of respecting and valuing others. The childminder provides good levels of support and uses the space available well to support children's learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes good partnerships with parents, which enables her to work closely with them. They share information about children's progress at home as well as the activities they have been involved in with the childminder. As a result, parents report that they are pleased with the progress that children are making. They particularly value the fact the childminder takes them on regular outings in the community. Parents report that their child's 'speech is developing every week' because the childminder supports their language development well. The childminder does not currently have any children attending that require her to liaise with other early years professionals or settings. She describes appropriate procedures she would follow in the event of the need arising.

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and outcomes for children

Children are keen to explore the welcoming environment, freely choosing from a wide range of resources. Children benefit from the one-to-one support provided by the childminder. She shows genuine interest in what the children say and do and they are building warm and trusting relationships. Children's language develops well as she provides them with opportunities to look at books independently and listen to stories. They enjoy following simple rhymes joining in with the actions. Children benefit from having the opportunity to count in everyday play. The childminder continually supports them in counting the numbers of trains introducing talking about the different colours to extend children's learning. As a result, they are developing good skills for their future learning. Children benefit from regular outings in the community, including to the children's centre. They develop good physical skills as they use a wide range of equipment such as a

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and outcomes for children

climbing frame and large wooden blocks. Photographs provide parents with the opportunity to see the children involved in creating models using the large blocks. Children's physical development and fitness levels increase as they visit the local park regularly. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She is very committed to training on a wide variety of subjects to support her in enabling children to make good progress. The childminder completes observations of children's learning and encourages parents to share information about what their child can do at home. She uses this information to support her in planning the next steps. Children's next steps in learning are not always consistently monitored, although the childminder does continually build on children's existing skills and interests.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy healthy and nutritious snacks provided by the childminder and drinks are readily available. They learn about healthy lifestyles through discussion and following good hygiene routines. Children learn about safety because the childminder effectively encourages them to think about keeping themselves safe. For example, a child climbs on the chair and the childminder is heard to remind them to 'sit still or you will fall'. Children practice the evacuation procedure to enable them to become familiar with what to do in an emergency. Children have good opportunities to learn about the wider world through celebrating festivals such as Eid and Chinese New Year where they make cards, learning to value differences. Children's behaviour is good given their age and stage of development. They benefit from the childminder being clear and consistent in her approach. 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 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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