Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY294702 Inspection date 13/10/2009 Inspector Rebecca Hurst

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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 rates 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 08456 404040, 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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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 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 was registered in 2005. She lives with her husband and two children aged two and eight years in the London Borough of Bromley, close to local schools and parks. The whole of the childminder's home is used for minding except for the master bedroom. The childminder has two cats and a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder may care for five children under eight at any one time. Of these no more than two may be in the early years age group, and of these not more than one may be under one year. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age group. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder supports children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. The childminder walks to the local schools to take and collect children and takes children to many of the local parks.

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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 very happy, settled and confident in the setting because the childminder develops warm and caring relationships with the children. They have easy access to well arranged resources and make choices from a broad range of interesting and stimulating activities, which effectively meet their learning needs. Children are supported well through the childminder valuing the uniqueness of each child, so as to tailor activities to their individual needs. The childminder consistently works to improve her provision through further training, enhancing her childcare practice and 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?

 ensure all children wash their hands before food is served  improve resources for equality, diversity and equal opportunities  ensure next steps relate to learning intentions to further progress the children

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding for the requirements to safeguard children. The childminder has through policies and procedures in place she shares with the parents so they are aware of what she is required to do. The childminder keeps all phones numbers by the front door so all people who visit her provision are aware of who to contact. The childminder has full and comprehensive risk assessments in place for her home and for any outings she participates in. As a result, children are kept safe from harm and neglect. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder takes time to find out about the children's backgrounds and teaches them about these, at a level the children can understand. The childminder teaches the children about festivals and celebrations from around the world. The childminder has sound resources for the promotion of equal opportunities and

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the early years provision

diversity. There are missed opportunities to enhance further the learning of children in this area due to the amount of resources available to them. Children are able to self select resources to promote the other areas of learning. This enables their acquisition of independence in self selection.

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the early years provision

The childminder self evaluates her provision well and discusses with parents what they feel she is doing well and what she needs to improve upon. As a result the childminder is responsive to its users needs. The childminder works well with the parents and discusses the children's development and progress with them on a regular basis. The childminder completes daily diaries for them and will give them their child's planning each term. Consequently, parents have a full involvement in their learning and development. The childminder works with the local speech and language therapists to aid the development of children in her care with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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the early years provision

The childminder is proactive in improving her own knowledge and understanding of child care practices by attending regular training courses with the local early years team. The childminder is able to pass on this knowledge through her care of the children.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure in the setting, because the childminder is consistently available to help and support them, especially whilst settling in and practising new skills. Good measures are in place to keep children safe, enabling them to move around the premises freely when making their own choices of activity.

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and outcomes for children

Children settle well and are making good progress from their starting points because the childminder builds their confidence through positive relationships and familiar routines. Starting points are comprehensive and the next stages for the childminder to progress them to the next level of development. There are interesting and exciting activities available to children, alongside a good range of resources for free-play, so that children are happy and motivated to learn.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder observes children well, through spending time with them during their activities, as a result, she is able to see which activities need to be planned to aid their development further. Children particularly enjoy role-play and looking at puzzles, pointing to pictures and objects. The childminder is beginning to keep some records of children's learning and development, including samples of their mark-making. These are enabling the childminder to monitor progress. However, the written next steps on the observations are not always linked to learning intentions, as a result, learning opportunities are being missed in the children's play and learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children have some good opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise and enjoy home cooked nutritious meals, promoting their health, welfare and well-being. However, at lunch time, children failed to wash their hands, consequently, they are

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and outcomes for children

not fully protected from cross infection and contamination. Children are friendly and sociable because the childminder consistently praises and supports children in their social skills. The range of activities both in the home and in the community are enabling children to develop skills for the future. 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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and managed?

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 2 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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