Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY225719 Inspection date 29/02/2012 Inspector Jan Healy

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 2002. She lives with her mother and two children aged 11 years and 16 months in a maisonette situated on the second floor of a two storey building located in Brixton. The children have access to a lounge, bedroom and bathroom facilities. 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 three children under eight years at any one time, of whom two may be in the early years age group. At the time of inspection, there were no children on roll.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of safeguarding issues, including the action she must take in the event that she is concerned about a child's welfare. She is fully aware of her responsibility to ensure children are never left alone with adults who are not vetted. The childminder discusses how she would promote children's health and safety; for example, she is able to explain need for children to follow good hygiene practices as part of their everyday routine. The childminder explains how she intends to keep her home safe and secure before the admittance of children. There are some safety features already in place, for example, a safety gate at the bottom of the stairs to prevent the children from climbing the steps without adult supervision. She states the patio remains out of bounds to children. The childminder explains how she intends to teach the children to remain safe whilst on trips to the local park. She understands

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

the need to conduct an annual risk assessment. Evidence through discussion suggests that she knows how to provide children with healthy meals and snacks. She explains how providing daily outdoor play at the local park aids children's physical development and a positive attitude to being outdoors. She has systems in place to help her fulfil her requirements for record keeping.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is because she keeps herself up to date through the attendance at a range of courses. Consequently, she is aware of the expectations placed upon her if she is to care for children across the early years age range. She describes various suitable sounding activities and experiences she would offer the children in her care, for example, trips to various museums and the teaching early numeracy through counting songs and rhymes. She has various games that she believes will help to enhance their confidence and self-esteem, as she will encourage their participation. She describes how she would support the children's learning and development through a cycle of observation, assessment and planning, to continually aid development. Play materials available include positive images of diversity, including dressing up clothes, skin coloured paints and crayons

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder explains appropriate methods of managing children's behaviour in a positive way. The childminder has given consideration to the process of improvement. Therefore, she is able to identify weaknesses in her service. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder recognises the importance of implementing a policy on equality of opportunity. She understands how to work in partnership with parents, in order to meet the children's individual needs. She is also aware of the necessity to work with other early years providers that the children attend. The childminder has checked that she is able to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. The childminder has addressed recommendations set at the previous inspection and has attended training so that she understands the importance of reflecting on her practice as a way of driving improving outcomes

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues 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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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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