Childminder in Southwark

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY284292 Inspection date 03/07/2012 Inspector Justine George

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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 2004. She lives with her husband and two children in a second floor flat, within the London Borough of Southwark. All areas of the home are used for childminding, except the master bedroom. There is lift access to the premises. The childminder uses her balcony and local parks to provide children with outdoor experiences.

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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 four children under eight years at any one time, of these three may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently caring for one child in the early years age range, on a full time basis. The childminder is a qualified learning support assistant and is currently working towards a 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

The childminder fully utilises available outdoor spaces which provides children with truly wonderful experiences of nature. Children very much enjoy spending time with the childminder and they are very secure and confident. The childminder promotes most areas of learning well and children make good progress in their development. The childminder meets the needs of children well as she has developed excellent relationships with parents. The childminder is very committed towards driving improvement promoting good outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 familiarise with and provide children with correct examples to develop their phonic awareness by using an approach in line with the principles set out in the Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage  include opportunities for writing and mark making during role-play and other activities.

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the early years provision

The childminder implements safeguarding procedures well. The premises are safe and secure and children are safe on outings. This is because risk assessments are in place to help the childminder identify and eliminate hazards. In the event of children having and accident, they are well cared for as the childminder has kept her first aid training up to date. The childminder protects children from unvetted This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 adults through vigilant supervision. All of the required documentation is in place and well organised. This means that children are cared for in line with parents' wishes. In addition, there are a good range of written policies and procedures. As a result, this informs parents of the childminder's responsibilities in caring for children. This helps to promote the smooth and efficient management of the setting. The childminder has good knowledge of child protection safeguarding

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the early years provision

procedures. The written policy and local borough's guidance provides her with clear procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. As a result, this helps her to protect vulnerable children.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes equality and diversity well. She is aware of children's backgrounds and their individual needs. She achieves this through her excellent communication with parents. Highly effective systems are in place for parents to share regular information about children's ever changing routines and their stage of development. This enables the childminder to plan for children's learning at a pace suited to their needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good range of resources and provides an enabling environment. Children select what they would like to play with, and toys reflect the diverse society in which we live. For example, there are Asian cooking utensils, and puzzles and books which reflect different cultures. As a result, children develop awareness of people in the community and the world beyond. Children also celebrate different festivals and learn about the childminder's culture through food and discussion. The childminder supports children's transition to nursery well. The childminder often makes references to how it will be similar and different to prepare children for nursery. The childminder is also aware of the benefits of working in partnership with other practitioners to ensure continuity and consistency.

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the early years provision

The childminder shows the capacity to drive improvement and her professional development. She is experienced and continues to develop her knowledge and understanding through training courses. The childminder liaises with other colleagues to share practice ideas and share feedback on any courses attended. This has a positive impact on children as the childminder realises the importance of learning through play. The childminder seeks the views of parents through use of questionnaires. In addition, she evaluates her practice and is able to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop good skills for the future as the childminder plans wonderful play opportunities. Children can count up to 10 and notice numbers in the environment, for example they identify door numbers correctly. Children enjoy painting activities and discover new colours. As a result of mixing different coloured paints children comment they have made a rainbow. Children are beginning to write their names and develop their phonetic knowledge, identifying the letter sounds in their name. However, the childminder does not always use correct phonetic sounds and actions This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to support their emerging literacy skills. Children very much enjoy role play situations. They play in a tent and pretend the big bad wolf is outside. They also enjoy role playing a 'doctor' in the home corner, acting out real life experiences. Children pretend to cook and talk about the oven being hot and learn the purpose

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and outcomes for children

of Asian cooking utensils. The childminder engages with children well during play. During role play children comment they are unwell and the childminder listens to their chest and children cough on request. Children swap roles to play the role of the doctor. They prescribe two pills for the childminder to take in order to get better! Children have good opportunities to develop their writing skills through different painting experiences using a variety of tools. However, the childminder does not fully exploit opportunities for writing. For example, the childminder has not yet introduced provisions to encourage children to write for a purpose in role play areas.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn how to keep safe. They childminder talks with them and they practice fire drills remembering to take the emergency bag with them. The childminder also provides good explanations to further develop children's awareness of safety. For example, when dogs are close by, the childminder talks with children to request they stay still and explains the reasons for doing this. The childminder supports children exceptionally well in making a positive contribution. They are very secure and confident in the setting. In addition they have developed very warm and caring relationships with one another and the childminder. Children show very high levels of confidence and they care for and respect the home. They tidy up the toys when they have finished playing. Children also use their good manners, saying 'please' and 'thank you' with few reminders. Children are confident in their abilities and assert their independence. They are confident in

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and outcomes for children

telling the childminder that they can do things for themselves. For example, they can dress themselves using the dressing up clothes, refusing the support of the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children have truly wonderful opportunities to learn about healthy living. The childminder makes full use of the outdoor spaces, using her balcony to grow herbs and to provide children with outdoor play opportunities. Children visit the allotment where they have grown 'leafs' (lettuces), and they comment that the worms are eating them! Children enjoy lovely food; they ask for chicken and request that the skin is removed. The childminder talks with children about nutrition and says how the skin is full of oil and is not healthy. Children very much enjoy exotic fruit and comment that their favourite is passion fruit, pomegranate and mango, which they tuck into with much enthusiasm. Children develop good hygiene habits as they wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day. In addition, the childminder has good systems in place to help protect children from the spread of infection. In the event children become unwell; parents are contacted to care for

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and outcomes for children

them at home. 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 2 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 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 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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