Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY356520 Inspection date 25/06/2012 Inspector Marcia Robinson

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 2007. She lives with her husband and two children, one of whom is of pre-school age and one of whom is of primary school age. They live in the London Borough of Greenwich close to local shops, parks and schools. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding with bathroom facilities available on the first floor. There is a garden available for outdoor play. 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 a maximum of two children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age group. There are currently no children on roll.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder does not meet all of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has an appropriate range of equipment which she would use alongside borrowing toys and books from the library to stimulate and challenge younger children. However, she has an insufficient understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is not aware of the six areas of learning to enable her to deliver planned purposeful play and exploration for children's progress towards the early learning goals. This means that children are not helped to learn and develop effectively and is a breach of requirement. The childminder describes how she makes regular checks of her home to ensure most areas are safe for the children. However, she does not fully consider potential risks to children on the premises. For example, the home is not well maintained to a suitable hygienic standard and there is overgrown shrubs and debris in the garden.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

This lapse is a breach of a legal requirement. The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of child protection issues. She keeps all relevant information easily accessible so that she is able to take prompt action if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. All adult household members have been vetted and the childminder has taken steps to gain up-to-date public liability insurance and training in first aid. She explains that she helps children learn to keep themselves safe by talking to them about road safety and involving them in fire drills.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder describes how she gathers relevant information about each child before they start so that she can meet children's individual needs. She talks about how she encourages children to value diversity, for instance, by having resources that reflect the wider community and cultural food to help them learn about their own and other people's similarities and differences. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she promotes working in partnership with parents and others. For example, the childminder makes sure parents feel welcome in her home and she provides verbal feedback on a daily basis. The childminder is also aware of the need to liaise with other settings if children might also attend. She understands the value of self-evaluating her service to identify areas for further development. She has taken appropriate action from the time of her last inspection to tackle the previous actions, which demonstrates her ability to make continuous

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 improvements.

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Compliance with registration requirements

In order to continue to meet the requirements of registration, the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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Compliance with registration requirements

 improve knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage in order to provide children with an educational programme that will enable them to make progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of learning (Learning and development) 23/07/2012

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Compliance with registration requirements

 take all reasonable steps to ensure that hazards to children both indoors and outdoors are kept to a minimum, with particular regard to hygiene and overgrown shrubs and debris in the garden (Suitable premises, environment and equipment)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 23/07/2012 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 in the early years section of report (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment). 23/07/2012

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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 on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment). 23/07/2012

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