Childminder in Southwark

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY438204 Inspection date 20/07/2012 Inspector Gillian Cubitt

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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 lives with her husband and son in a ground floor flat situated in the Kingswood Estate in Dulwich, in the London Borough of Southwark. The home is close to public transport services and there is parking nearby. Children use the main sitting room, one bedroom and hall for play. The childminder takes children to local parks and nearby recreation grounds for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered for four children under eight years, of these, two may be in the early years age group. She is currently caring for one child in the early years age group. The childminder has a recognised level 2 childcare qualification. She attends local children's centres and takes and collects children from nearby schools and nurseries.

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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 are happy, confident and secure in a calm, relaxing and extremely inclusive environment. They have many opportunities to make good progress in most areas of learning and their development. The strong partnership with parents and other professionals is developing well and has a significant impact on how children make progress. The childminder has made good progress in the development of her service since registration. Her self-evaluation clearly identifies strengths and future plans for improving her knowledge and skills using a range of resources.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop children's wider understanding of nutrition by involving them more in the preperation of meals and specific recipes. .

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the early years provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and protecting them from harm. She has an informative safeguarding policy in place, which she shares with parents. The childminder also ensures that adult members of the household have relevant background checks completed. Children are cared for in a safe and secure home. The childminder's thoroughness in her risk assessing of all play areas as well as places they visit when outside help This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to minimise risks to children.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises her days well. She uses planning to prepare her time and resources that reflect the needs of the children who attend. For example, she makes "picture exchange communication cards" to support children's language development. Other resources, such as records and documentation, also support children's needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder creates an extremely positive environment through her gentle manner and consistent approach. As a result, children behave extremely well, show good manners and are happy to share, take turns and consider others. Children also learn about diversity within their local environment as well as in the wider the world. For example, they excitedly participate in community events such as 'carnival time' where they dress in brightly coloured outfits and join with others in celebrating through dance. The childminder's enthusiasm for promoting equality and diversity ensure that children with identified needs receive every possible support through drawing on her own practice and including ideas from others.

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the early years provision

The childminder has good partnerships with parents. They have comprehensive information to support them in making an informed choice. Parents are kept involved in many ways and both they and children contribute to ideas within the setting. Parents say how much they appreciate the care the childminder provides as they can see how much progress their children are making. Parents and children value the photograph albums, which they take home for the summer break to remember the enjoyable times they had with the childminder. This also helps with the continuity in the children's learning and enables them to settle back into routines after the holidays. Furthermore, the childminder has also established strong partnerships with others involved with the children, especially with the nursery that children attend. This enables them to work together to support children's special educational needs and coordinate activities that reinforce

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the early years provision

The childminder has made noticeable strides in improving her provision since registration. Her previous childcare experience together with her written self- evaluation clearly shows her knowledge and understanding of good childcare practice. She accurately identifies her strengths and areas for improvement. Her programme includes taking further training especially in safeguarding and special educational needs to enable her to be proactive in working effectively with others and taking the lead where necessary.

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and outcomes for children

Children show warmth and enjoyment with the childminder. They are becoming independent as they put on their coats to prepare to collect children from nursery school. Children feel safe holding the childminder's hand as they cross the road whilst listening to the childminder's gentle guidance on outside hazards such as This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 uneven pavements and traffic.

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and outcomes for children

When they arrive home, children say they are hungry and eagerly prepare for their meal. They use their personal flannels that hang in the bathroom, which enables them to take responsibility to care of their personal hygiene. All prepared, children eagerly sit at their low-level table with the childminder and enjoy a healthy meal of mince, pasta and vegetables. The children enjoy the social experience of mealtimes whilst enjoying their food, saying "yummy". The childminder also praises their "good eating". However, children do not prepare meals with the childminder, which would develop their learning and knowledge to enable them to make healthy choices.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from a good range of age-appropriate play equipment to promote their learning and development. Many toys are easily accessible to enable them to engage in independent play. For example, they help themselves to their favourite books displayed in the hall. Children make good progress in their communication because the childminder constantly chats to children, singing rhymes and repeating key phrases that help them learn. She also helps children to use pictures to allow children to express their feelings. Children love to dance and the childminder links this passion to teach children about sequences and awareness of their bodies movements. Cultural and community events also bring children and others together to embrace and enjoy differences in others.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing skills practicing on bikes and scooters when they go outside. They also have fun building blocks, counting as the tower grows higher. They ponder over inset puzzles, how to match the different shapes and the childminder provides alternative puzzles to aid their progress. Children create and display pictures using a range of mediums, such as paint, glue, bubbles and gloop. They also become proficient in using tools such as paintbrushes, sponges and crayons as well as their hands which they cover in paint to develop their unique pieces of art.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder makes effective use of observations to support children's learning in line with the guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She ensures their progress by noting their ages of development in line with the activities she provides. Through listening to children, discussion with parents and links with the local nursery she is able to identify what motivates children and develop their progress through interesting activities. The effective use of the early learning goals enables the childminder to build on any gaps in children's learning through very enjoyable play experiences. 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 2 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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