Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY313140 Inspection date 14/03/2012 Inspector Rebecca Khabbazi

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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 two children, one of whom is in the early years age range and one of whom is a teenager. The family lives in a two-bedroom maisonette in Forest Hill, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The ground floor is the main area used for childminding. A garden is not available but the childminder takes children out to local parks every day. The family has a cat.

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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 three children under eight years old, two of whom may be in the early years age group. There is currently one child in the early years age range on roll.

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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

The childminder offers a welcoming, inclusive environment where children are safe and well cared for. Good relationships with parents help ensure that children's individual needs are met and they make good progress in their learning. Partnerships with other settings that children attend, however, are not yet fully developed. The childminder is well-organised overall and most paperwork is up-to- date. She has a good capacity for continual improvement and regularly reflects on the service she provides in order to identify priorities for future development.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain written parental consent for outings  develop further the two-way flow of information with other providers offering the Early Years Foundation Stage, by sharing information about children's next steps for development to ensure continuity and progression.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care, which helps safeguard their welfare. She has attended a local child protection course and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child. She conducts full risk assessments of the home and any outings, so that children can play safely. Most of the documentation that promotes children's health, safety and wellbeing is in place, although the childminder has not yet asked parents to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 give their written consent for their child to go on outings. The childminder makes good use of resources to create an interesting learning environment. She provides plenty of play space and a wide variety of good quality toys and materials which are easily accessible. This enables children to make independent choices about their play.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents to make sure that she has a thorough understanding of each child's background and needs. She adapts activities to help ensure that every child is supported and included. For example, younger children join in a cooking activity by stirring the mixture, while older children measure the ingredients. Children learn to value diversity when they make lanterns for Chinese New Year or help prepare a Greek meal using vine leaves they chose at the shop.

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the early years provision

Parents are kept well informed about all aspects of their children's care and learning through daily discussion and a contact book. They also have access to a wide range of written policies and procedures that help them understand how the provision is run. The childminder is keen to work in partnership with other early years settings to promote a shared approach to children's care and learning. However, she has not yet established effective systems to share information about children's progress and achievements. The childminder effectively monitors and evaluates her practice. She makes good use of feedback from parents and her contact with other childminders to help her do so. She has made sure she has updated her knowledge following a break from childminding. She is keen to continually develop her knowledge and skills, for instance by attending further training.

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and outcomes for children

Children settle quickly and show a strong sense of belonging as they move confidently around the home. They grow in independence as they help themselves to toys and play materials or learn to put on their own shoes. They learn to keep themselves safe when they remember to stop straight away when the childminder calls them in the park. They take part in regular fire drills, so they know what to do in an emergency. Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. They adopt simple, good hygiene routines when they wash their hands before they eat and learn that they need to do this because of germs. The childminder follows careful procedures for changing nappies to help reduce the risk of cross- contamination. Children benefit from regular, freshly prepared meals and snacks that take into account their nutritional needs as well as their likes and dislikes. They play outside every day, practising their physical skills at the park as they run

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and outcomes for children

around, play games, climb or have a turn on the swings.

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and outcomes for children

Children take part in a wide variety of activities and experiences that help them make good progress in their learning. The childminder knows children well. She makes good use of her observations of their progress to plan activities that build on their interests and skills. Children are developing good skills for the future. They learn to communicate well as they share stories and books, draw pictures to take This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 home and join in conversations with the childminder. They solve simple problems when they help match socks, count the stairs as they go up them or weigh out the ingredients to make mince pies. They find out about the world around them when they talk about the seasons and collect leaves in the park. They express their creativity when they paint hand pictures or make a card for Mother's Day. They enjoy using their imaginations when they dress up and pretend to be a teacher.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well occupied and stimulated throughout the day and benefit from a well-planned routine that is based around their individual needs. As a result they behave well and become motivated learners. 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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