Childminder in Southwark

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY334619 Inspection date 19/03/2012 Inspector Elizabeth Mackey

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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 has been registered since 2006. She lives with her two adult children in a two-bedroom, first floor flat in Peckham, within the London Borough of Southwark. All areas of the home, with the exception of the children's bedroom, are registered for childminding purposes. There are no outdoor play facilities, therefore the childminder takes children on a daily outing.

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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 may care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in this age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a relevant level 3 childcare 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

There were no children present at the time of the inspection. From observation and discussion it is clear the childminder provides a welcoming environment that meets the needs of children and their families. Most systems are in place to minimise hazards in the setting. Measures to observe and assess children's learning and development are in place and generally provide an overview of how children are progressing. The systems in place to promote children's safety and promote their good health are good. The childminder demonstrates she has procedures in place to promote partnership with parents and seek their views. The childminder strives for continuous improvement and attends relevant training to keep her knowledge up to date. She uses ongoing self-evaluation to improve the outcomes for the children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure appropriate fire detection and control equipment is sufficient and in working order (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 23/03/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the systems in place to track children's progress across the areas of learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures. She implements an up-to-date safeguarding procedure, which she shares with parents. She ensures her safeguarding knowledge is up to date by attending refresher training. The childminder undertakes effective risk assessments to ensure children can move around safely and freely. The childminder conducts a risk assessment prior to going on outings and discusses road safety with the children, which they then put into practice. The childminder has evacuation procedures firmly in place and she practices them with the children. The smoke detector in the premises recently broke, so there is no fire detection equipment in the setting, which is a potential hazard.

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the early years provision

Through discussion and sharing observation records, the childminder demonstrates that children are happy and confident in her care. The environment is very well organised to maximize the space available and provide different play areas. There is a good range of accessible resources, including displayed visual resources, all of which reflect diversity and promote positive images of disability. The childminder rotates the resources to ensure children remain interested. The childminder has established effective relationships with parents. They share essential information before children attend, and all policies and procedures are made available. Extensive information is displayed in the hallway, which demonstrates transparency of the setting. These include, for example, weekly planning, information about the Early years Foundation Stage framework, the daily routine and the menu for the week.

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the early years provision

The children attending do not currently attend other settings. However, the childminder is aware of the importance in sharing relevant information with other professionals to ensure consistency in care and learning. A good variety of resources and activities are in place to develop children's understanding of differences, such as books, puzzles, and small world play people. There are also lovely wall displays which depict people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the differences people bring to the community through play and discussion. Until very recently there were no children on roll and the childminder's self-evaluation is in its early stages. Despite this, it shows a good awareness of the strengths of the setting as well as the areas for future development to improve the outcomes for the children. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to driving improvement by attending relevant

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the early years provision

training. Recent training attended includes training on planning for children's individual needs, schemas and active learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

From discussion, observation and documentation, it is evident that children's welfare is a high priority. The childminder's organised routines enable the children to eat, sleep, and rest in line with their individual needs. The childminder effectively promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy a daily outing to the park, where they develop their physical skills. They also enjoy outings further afield, for example, the zoo. Children enjoy nutritious, healthy meals which meet their individual dietary needs. There is not a garden at the setting so the childminder takes children on a daily outing to promote a healthy lifestyle. The childminder has established routines for children to consistently practice good hygiene, for example, washing their hands before eating.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is building an informative record of the children's time in the setting and their achievements. The record is enhanced by photographs and it is shared with parents. This helps to identify the next steps for children in their learning and development; however, it does not track children's progress in line with the early learning goals. The childminder has a flexible approach with her planning to incorporate children's changing needs and their interests. From documentation, children appear to enjoy their day as they engage in a wide range of stimulating activities. They enjoy sharing a wide range of books, which are attractively displayed in a comfortable area to encourage their interest. The childminder reads to the children and provides various materials for mark making, therefore promoting their early understanding of print. Children increase their knowledge of number and counting through everyday activities. For example,

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and outcomes for children

when singing number rhymes, they are provided with visual props to support the activity. This helps them to develop the concept of numbers.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's records show children enjoy the many opportunities for imaginative play, with dressing up being a current favourite. Planning shows that activities are planned to promote children's learning in all areas. From discussion with the childminder, the children behave well and are active learners. The childminder encourages the children to be aware of their environment as they develop a sense of community. For example, they discuss the different jobs people have and the childminder encourages them to respect the needs of others. Good activities promote children's understanding of safety, for example, they practice fire drills and road safety. These positive early experiences provide children with a good start in life to enable them to develop the skills needed for their future success. 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 3 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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