Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY438914 Inspection date 23/05/2012 Inspector Janet Williams

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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 lives with her husband and five children aged 14, seven and three of whom are adults. They live in Streatham in the London Borough of Lambeth. There are shops and schools in the local area. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered for a maximum of five children at any one time, of these only three maybe within the early years age group. She currently has two children on roll. The applicant is registered to provide overnight care for one child. The applicant is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register.

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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 make good progress in a generally safe, caring and stimulating environment. They enjoy and have easy access to a wide range of resources, many of which reflect positive images of diversity. The effective links with parents contribute to promoting children's care and learning. The childminder has a system in place to evaluate her provision. As a result, she has a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement in her practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 regularly carry out evacuation drills and record any problems encountered and how they were resolved in a fire log book

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed a safeguarding training course and has a good understanding about responsibilities to keep children protected and safe. For example, she is able to respond effectively in relation to keeping children safe from harm. The good risk assessment procedures in place for both indoors and out, enables the childminder to identify and effectively address any potential hazards. There is good evidence which demonstrates and ensures that the necessary safety precaution is taken, such as, stairs are inaccessible, smoke detectors are fitted and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 there is a fire blanket accessible in the kitchen. The childminder has a clear fire evacuation procedure in place. However, regular evacuation drills have not been carried out and details recorded in a fire log book of any problems encountered and how they were resolved.

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the early years provision

The effective policies, procedures and documentation in place reflect the quality of care and learning provided. Good systems are in place for recording children's arrival and departure times, accidents and obtaining parental permission for emergency medical treatment and outings. The childminder's daily diary regularly records how children are progressing and achieving their learning goals covering all areas of learning. The childminder is keen to further improve her practices through attending and completing various training courses relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is currently completing a National Vocational Qualification level three in childcare. This will effectively contribute to improving the outcomes for children in their learning and development.

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the early years provision

The good organisation of the premises provides children with easy access to a range of resources. This allows children to be well motivated to explore and make choices from the resources stored at child-level both indoors and out. The varied range of equipment avoids stereotyping and reflects diversity.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the effective partnership between parents and the childminder. The childminder frequently shares information with parents through daily discussion or text communication. The childminder's good registration documentation requests important and mandatory details to enable her to provide for children's particular requirements and to meet individual needs. The childminder currently has no children on roll who attend other settings or need support from other agencies. However, she is aware that the partnerships with other practitioners are vital for the identification of children's learning needs. This ensures a quick response to any area of particular difficulty. The childminder has a good relationship with the local authority's early years department to keep her up to date with useful information relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy, content and receive lots of good one-to-one support in the environment. Children's closeness to the childminder enables them to have a good sense of belonging, supporting their emotional well-being and providing them with confidence. Children learn how to keep themselves safe through the childminder's gentle reminders and help them learn about safety within the setting. For example, she explains to the children, the reason why sockets not in use are covered and where stair gates are fitted they are not allowed to access. .

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and outcomes for children

Activities that are planned are based on what children like to do and their stage of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 development. Children enjoy many opportunities to take part in physical play both indoors and outdoors. Activities, such as, modelling with play dough, using small tools to cut and make shapes effectively contribute to developing their small muscle control and manipulative skills. Children enjoy the good range of outdoor equipment, such as, sit and ride toys and bikes they can manoeuvre in the open space. The large outdoor area allows for children to run freely, feel confidence and have plenty of fresh air. Children develop good relationships with adults and other children of their own age group in local children's groups. In addition, they benefit from daily outings to the local park where they enjoy looking at birds, ducks and geese. The childminder encourages the children to make the noise the animal

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and outcomes for children

make. She is continuously talking to the children about the environment, shares story time with them and teaches them new words. Children are able to enjoy, learn to appreciate and share books. All these activities extend their communication and language skills. The childminder successfully uses many resources to support children's numeracy and problem solving skills, such as when playing with different shaped bricks in sorting activities and when building a large tower. In addition, she encourages children to count in sequence.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's effective daily routines and own good practice prevent cross infection. The home is clean and children learn to follow good hygiene practices. For example, they learn how to wash their hands prior to meals. Children enjoy varied and nutritious meals, which meet special dietary needs and requirements and are able to established good eating habits from an early age. Drinks are offered at regular intervals. 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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