Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY431452 Inspection date 15/05/2012 Inspector Jill Steer

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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 2011. She lives with her young child in Clapham Common, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The childminder's home is situated on the first floor of a block of maisonettes, with no lift access. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding, with the exception of the bedrooms. She has some pet fish. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in this age group. The childminder regularly works with an assistant. The childminder attends several toddler groups on a regular basis.

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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 generally promotes all aspects of children's care, welfare and development effectively. Children are cared for in a warm, friendly home environment where their individual needs are mostly well met. The childminder has developed good relationships with parents and has a clear understanding of how to liaise with others who may be involved in the children's care and development. The childminder has a positive attitude to evaluating and improving her practice to sustain continued development. The environment is well organised so children can be independent and make choices about what they do.

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further?

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

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further?

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course approved by the local authority (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to the both parts of the Childcare Register) 27/07/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 provide a range of natural materials to excite and encourage babies' interests. 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 clear understanding of how to recognise signs that a child may be at risk of harm and how to report her concerns to safeguard the children. She conducts regular risk assessments and daily checks of the areas used for childminding so any potential hazards are identified and minimised. However, the childminder has not updated her paediatric first aid training to ensure she is able to act effectively if a child is injured. This is a breach of a specific legal requirement. The childminder evaluates her practice to identify her strengths and in which areas she can make improvements. She considers the opinions of the parents, who speak positively about her care and make suggestions about what they would like their children to do. The childminder has booked to attend several training courses which she feels are most beneficial at this time. For example, the revisions to the Early Years Foundation Stage, so she is ready for the changes

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the early years provision

The childminder organises the space so the children can enjoy a range of activities and have independent access the toys and facilities. They are able to make choices about what they play with from the storage boxes on the floor. Children are valued as individuals and treated with equal concern. The childminder helps them learn to value different aspects of their own and other people's lives. She finds out about their backgrounds and learns words in the languages their family may speak at home and the children are familiar with. The childminder ensures she is fully aware of each child's needs and works with parents and others to ensure children receive any additional support they need. Parents receive a daily communication form with details of what their children have been doing. The childminder tells them about each month's planning so they can continue the activities at home and be fully involved in their children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy happy days with the childminder, who spends her time playing with and supporting them. She plans activities based on their interests so they gain the most learning. Planning also incorporates regular topics to provide a good balance of child initiated and adult-led activities. The childminder regularly takes children to local groups so they are involved in the community and interact with many other children. Subjects and activities the children do at the groups the childminder continues at home, so there is continuous and extended learning for the children. They celebrate festivals and special days which introduces them to aspects of the wider world. She observes and records what the children do each day to monitor their progress and plan the next steps for their development. Individual learning journeys chart each child's milestones with photos and art samples to support the observations.

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and outcomes for children

A suitable selection of resources and activities are available for children of all ages This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and abilities. They are made accessible so children can make choices about what they do and a greater selection is available which are regularly rotated to maintain their interest. However, there are no natural resources available to excite and encourage babies' interests and to use all of their senses to investigate. Creativity is encouraged, especially for babies, who enjoy both music and mess. They bob up and down to the sounds made with instruments such as xylophones and explore the texture of gloopy mixtures of cornflower.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about leading a healthy lifestyle, as they spend time outdoors every day, either playing with sand or water on the balcony or going to the park. They eat healthy food provided by their parents, and every day the childminder talks to them about various foods. They look inside fruits and taste them and talk about where they have come from. Children demonstrate their feelings of security in the childminder's home as they happily play and settle. They learn how to behave safely through guidance and explanations as they play. For example, when they walk around holding things the childminder tells them they may hurt themselves.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is calm and constantly praises children's efforts and small achievements as they play. This raises their confidence and self-esteem and encourages them to behave well. The childminder invites the youngest children to give her toys and objects to encourage them to share and take turns, as well as to trust other people. 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 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 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: 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 for the Early Years Register (Qualifications and training) 27/07/2012

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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 for the Early Years Register (Qualifications and training) 27/07/2012

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