Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY441565 Inspection date 29/08/2012 Inspector Alison Weaver

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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 2012. She lives with one child aged four years. They live in a flat in the London Borough of Lewisham near to schools, shops and parks. The flat can be accessed by three flights of stairs or a lift. The lounge and two bedrooms are used for childminding. There is no outdoor area available for outdoor play so the childminder takes children to local parks.

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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 a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time, two of whom may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in this age range. She also offers care to children aged up to 11 years.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy, settled and enjoy their time with the childminder. They make satisfactory progress in the areas of learning despite the limited range of stimulating and diverse resources. In general, children's safety and well-being is appropriately promoted although there is a weakness with regard to one aspect of safety in the home. There are two breaches to legal requirements relating to documentation and children's welfare. The childminder works satisfactorily with parents to meet children's needs although she has not yet formed links with other providers. The childminder shows sufficient capacity to maintain continuous improvement to outcomes for children.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 05/09/2012

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further?

 maintain a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 05/09/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 increase the range of resources and positive images of the wider world to support and extend children in all areas of learning, and to promote positive This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 attitudes to diversity  improve the use of risk assessment to effectively minimise all hazards to children  develop partnerships with other providers in order to promote continuity of care and learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder shows a satisfactory understanding of safeguarding procedures. She is aware of her role in reporting child protection concerns to the relevant agency. She takes appropriate steps to keep her home secure for children. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments on her home and for outings. In general, this enables her to promote children's safety by identifying and minimising hazards satisfactorily. However, the steps the childminder has taken to minimise the hazard of accessible open windows are not fully effective.

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the early years provision

The childminder has most of the required documentation in place to help promote and safeguard children's welfare. However, the childminder has breached two specific legal welfare requirements. She has failed to request written parental consent for the seeking of emergency medical treatment. This minimises her ability to act in the best interest of a child in a medical emergency. The childminder has also failed to maintain a record of children's attendance. However, this missing record has minimal impact on the care of children. In addition, the childminder is caring for more children than her conditions of registration allow. The provider gave reasonable excuse for doing so and on this occasion Ofsted does not intend to take further action.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides an adequate range of resources for children. She uses the resources satisfactorily to promote children's learning. However, she does not have a very extensive range that covers all areas of learning. The childminder only has a few resources that show positive images of a wider society to help children learn to value differences. The childminder informally finds out about children's home backgrounds and abilities. This enables her to meet children's individual needs sufficiently well and provide an inclusive setting for all.

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the early years provision

The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. They have access to a varied range of written policies so have an acceptable overview of the childminder's childcare practices. The childminder works appropriately with parents to help promote children's learning and development. Parents share what they know about their child's achievements with the childminder. The childminder gives parents adequate ongoing information about a child's welfare and progress. The childminder is aware of the need to work with agencies and other professionals to meet children's individual needs. However, she has not developed systems for sharing information with other settings to promote continuity of care and learning.

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the early years provision

Since registration, the childminder has completed the required training course. She has also completed an additional course to improve her knowledge and skills. The childminder informally evaluates her practices and has sufficient awareness of her This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 strengths and weaknesses. She takes some steps to improve outcomes for children. The childminder gains ideas and advice from childcare organisations, fellow childminders and websites.

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and outcomes for children

Children arrive happily and make themselves at home. They are developing a sense of belonging. They behave appropriately and respond positively to the childminder. The childminder is caring and friendly. She adequately observes and assesses children's individual progress while they are with her. The childminder provides sufficient suitable activities for children to support their learning. As a result, children make sound progress in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children show developing independence as they make some choices of what they want to play with. However, the range of toys is slightly limited so this restricts their choices and learning experiences. Children are developing the skills they need for their future learning. They like to play with simple technology. They press the buttons on the cash till to access the money. Children show they are forming positive relationships with adults and friends as they share the money. They generally play well together. Young children are beginning to develop their communication skills. They repeat new words such as 'coin' and count along with adults. Children enjoy exploring their world using a pretend telescope. They peep through the hole to investigate people and objects. They take part in cooking activities where they learn to weigh and measure ingredients. Children learn about different countries and ways of life through some planned activities.

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and outcomes for children

Children show they feel safe and secure with the childminder as they approach unfamiliar adults with increasing confidence. Children are beginning to develop a sense of personal safety. The childminder makes use of outings to teach children how to keep themselves safe when crossing roads. She involves children in fire evacuation drills to help children learn what to do in an emergency.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder adequately promotes children's health. Children enjoy some healthy snacks and meals. They are beginning to adopt appropriate personal hygiene practices. Children have regular opportunities to enjoy exercise and fresh air. They take part in more boisterous physical activities at local play areas. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: 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

 devise a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email (Procedures for dealing with complaints) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 05/09/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept). 05/09/2012

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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 in the Compulsory Childcare Register section of the report (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 05/09/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept). 05/09/2012

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