Childminder EY400789

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2016 11 May 2010

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 Children form warm, trusting relationships with the childminder. They respond happily to her positive, caring approach. This actively supports their emotional security.  The childminder provides a good variety of purposeful activities that support children's interest. She continues to monitor their achievements and they make good progress.  Children behave very well. The childminder acts as a good role model and teaches children to respect each other and share well. Children learn to be kind and helpful.  The childminder forms positive relationships with parents, overall. She regularly shares information with parents on their children's interests and ideas for activities at home as part of promoting their ongoing learning.  The childminder encourages children's awareness of healthy eating well. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and talk about the pictures of fruit and vegetables they see.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is in the process of obtaining the required checks for those living on the premises and has notified Ofsted. However, these are not yet complete due to difficulties beyond her control. This is also a breach of Childcare requirements.  The childminder does not gain detailed information from parents about their children's existing abilities on entry. This slightly reduces the effectiveness of her initial planning.  The childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's sense of identity and understanding of similarities and differences in their lives and those of others.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

p.2

Due Date

 ensure all required Disclosure and Barring Service checks are completed, and continue to follow up these checks and update Ofsted until the process is complete. 01/06/2016

p.2

Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

Due Date

 gather more detailed information from parents about their children's developmental starting points and make more use of this to support the initial planning of activities  provide more opportunities for children to develop their sense of identity and understanding of how others live.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's interactions as they played indoors.  The inspector viewed documentation, such as operational policies, procedures and required records, including those for suitability.  The inspector discussed children's development with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written and spoken views of parents.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of procedures to follow to protect children's welfare. She has notified Ofsted of changes to persons living on the premises. She understands the need to ensure they are suitability vetted. However, she has not fully completed this process for all persons and it is a requirement to do so. Nevertheless, this has minimal impact on children's welfare as these household members are not on the premises when minding takes place. In addition, the childminder has undertaken clear risk assessments to ensure she keeps children safe and never leaves them unsupervised. The childminder evaluates her practice and makes continual improvements. For example, she has reorganised the playroom to provide more space and enable children to choose toys independently. The childminder continually develops her professional knowledge, such as to help her use positive strategies to support children's good behaviour.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child development. She makes children's play enjoyable and actively encourages their language skills. For example, children listened well and understood the simple instructions for the actions to a favourite song. They excitedly touched their 'heads, shoulders, knees and toes'. They are keen to repeat familiar words and phrases in English and their home language. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills effectively. For example, children become absorbed in drawing from a young age. They develop good control and carefully use colourful pens to make marks.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are valued and welcomed. The childminder recognises their individual needs and uniqueness. She supports their physical well-being effectively and children develop good coordination and balance. For example, they crawl and climb across the spider's web rope ladder at the park. They have great fun dancing and moving around to a favourite song. Children receive good support to learn about keeping themselves and others safe. For example, they know it is dangerous to put things in their mouths. They develop positive self-esteem and feel safe in the childminder's care.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children gain confidence in their communication and are motivated to learn through their play. They make good use of their imagination and creativity. For example, they have fun dressing up and pretend to be hairdressers. They enjoy making a 'cup of tea' for a friend. Children like exploring different textures, such as paint, pasta and sand. They develop a good mathematical awareness from a young age. For example, toddlers enjoyed counting steps as they go upstairs. They build and construct with different materials and learn about space, shape and size. Children are ready for their move to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY400789 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 831051 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Brixton, London. The childminder is available to care for children Monday to Friday, all year round. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

p.4

Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5