Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY430675 Inspection date 28/05/2012 Inspector Beryl Witheridge

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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 registered in 2011. She works with her mother who is also a registered childminder. The premises used is a three bedroom house in Thamesmead in the London Borough of Greenwich. Children are cared for on the lower two floors of the house with the top floor only used for sleeping purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a pet cat. The childminder's mother, father and adult brother live at the home.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has two children of her own in the early year's age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. When working on her own, the childminder is registered to care for a maximum of two children under eight years, one of whom may be in the early years age group. When working with her mother, the childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years, four of whom may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding three children in the early years age range part-time. There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The childminder walks/drives to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local parent/toddler and childminding group. The childminder can support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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's in-depth knowledge of the children and their individual needs is used well to help her promote their individual welfare and learning. She promotes children's safety and well-being well. Good engagement with parents contributes significantly to meeting each child's particular needs effectively. There are partnerships with other settings children attend but this does not include sharing information about children's learning and development. The childminder works successfully with her co-childminder to evaluate their setting. She is pro-active in undertaking training to keep her knowledge up to date, demonstrating a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 share the children's development and learning records and any other relevant information regularly with other settings children attend. 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 understands her responsibility towards safeguarding the children. She is knowledgeable about child protection matters and keeps a range of information to refer to and knows what to do in the event of a concern. Risk assessment is thorough and underpinned by daily safety checks to make sure the children are able to learn and play in safety. Comprehensive records of risk assessments are kept and monthly reviews are completed. The childminder maintains the required records, documentation, policies and procedures to promote children's welfare. The childminder updates these policies in line with changes in requirements or changes in their working procedures.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the childminder's pro-active attitude towards training; this enables her to improve her practice to meet their welfare and learning needs. The childminder works with her co-childminder to evaluate their practice and together they identify their strengths and weaknesses. Parents are encouraged to contribute their views on the provision and the childminder is currently exploring ways for parents to add their comments to the provision's website, as they wish. Children can help themselves to the toys and resources. The range of resources available covers all areas of learning and is appropriate to the age and stage of development of the children attending. Children are able to make choices and develop their independence. The childminder ensures that her practice supports the individual needs of each child.

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the early years provision

The childminder recognises the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity. She finds out about each child and their family before they start and promotes their specific needs effectively. All children have equal access to the play and learning opportunities provided, helping them play, learn and develop. The resources include positive images of diversity and children are able to discuss their similarities and differences; this encourages children to value themselves and learn to respect other people in society.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with another childminder. They have established links with other settings that children attend. However, they have not shared the learning and development records of the children with them. The partnership with parents is good. The childminder talks to parents regularly about their children's progress. They share their children's observations and assessments and are fully included in their children's learning and development. The childminder works with parents to ensure she is meeting their children's individual needs. This ensures children receive consistency of care and feel safe and secure.

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and outcomes for children

Children use a wide range of toys, resources and engage in activities that help them to learn and progress well towards the early learning goals. The space they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 have to play is an inviting environment where they are able to make independent choices about what they play with. The childminder encourages the children to take part in varied activities to help their learning, development and future skills. There is photographic evidence of the children taking part in many exciting and stimulating activities both indoors and outside the home. Children take part in a wide range of experiences that contribute towards their future development. They learn colours and shapes as they complete jigsaw puzzles. They construct with different resources, enjoy looking at books, singing and dancing. They use musical instruments to explore sounds and confidently use the computer to play games.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder discusses with parents what children can do when they first start and tracks their progress through regular observations. She uses this information and works with her co-childminder to plan activities based on children's needs, interests and abilities. The future planning is linked to the areas of learning; learning objectives for each child are clearly identified.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder promotes children's welfare and safety. Children take part in regular emergency evacuation drills, so they learn and know how to protect themselves in an emergency. They learn about road safety and stranger danger. Children are supported to learn effective hygiene skills through daily routines. The childminder leads by example and has high standards of hygiene. Food provided is well balanced and children know how to make healthy choices. Children like to help with the food preparation such as making their own sandwiches or cutting up the fruit for their snacks.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder uses effective strategies to promote children's behaviour. She uses lots of praise and encouragement to build their confidence and self-esteem. They have house rules in place to help develop their respect for others and the home. Good manners are encouraged at all times. The childminders offer a home from home environment and children are enabled to feel safe and secure. 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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