Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY332829 Inspection date 29/09/2009 Inspector Angela Ramsey

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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 April 2006. She lives with her husband and two children aged 12 and 6 years. They live in the London borough of Bromley, within walking distance of local amenities, including shops, park and schools. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor is used for childminding purposes. There is a garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for four children under eight years; of these, not more than two may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time. She is currently caring for three children in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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

The childminder's knowledge and understanding of the children in her care means she is able to meet their individual care needs well. She works effectively with parents keeping them informed of their daily activities. The childminder provides a varied range of age appropriate activities. However, the childminder has not yet secured knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and observations and assessments of children are not completed regularly and used to inform the planning of activities to cover all areas of learning, in order to meet children's individual needs. A self-evaluation system which highlights the positive aspects of her service and highlights areas for development has not been devised. The recommendation set at the last inspection has been complied with.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure a paediatric first aid course is completed (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) (Promoting good health) 30/11/2009

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further?

 carry out a risk assessment for each type of outing and review it before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 09/10/2009

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further?

 maintain a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) 09/10/2009

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further?

 develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (Suitable people) 30/11/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  ensure that observations and assessments of children are completed regularly and used to inform the planning of activities to cover all areas of learning, in order to meet children's individual needs (Early learning goals). 30/11/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 use a form of self-evaluation as the basis of an on-going review of the childminding practice.

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the early years provision

The procedures for the safeguarding of children are sound. The childminder is aware of child protection issues and how she must respond if concerns arise. A written policy detailing procedures has been devised and a copy given to parents. The childminder's home is clean and children are protected from potential harm as items, such as stairgates, electrical socket covers, a fire blanket and smoke alarms are in place. Although the childminder conducts a visual check of her home and garden. A record of these risk assessments undertaken are not kept and risk assessments are not carried out for each specific type of outing with the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder is booked onto a first aid course as her previous certificate has recently expired. Written policies and procedures to support the care and welfare needs of children in her care have been devised. Parental consents are also sought. For instance, parents provide their written consent allowing the childminder to obtain emergency medical advice or treatment should the need arise.

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the early years provision

Improvements to the service provided is viewed as important by the childminder. However, a method for effectively monitoring thorough regular quality checks and self-assessment, leading to clear identification of targets for further improvement has not been implemented.

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the early years provision

Each child's individual needs and abilities are respected. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children's care needs are met. Daily discussion and a contact book keeps parents up-to-date on what their child has eaten, sleep times and the activities they have enjoyed.

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the early years provision

Visits to local childminding groups provide opportunities for children to socialise with children from different backgrounds. Books and dolls which reflect diversity enable children to learn about the wider society and other cultural backgrounds. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure within the childminder's home. Children have formed secure relationships with the childminder who has a sound understanding of child development. However, her lack of familiarity with the learning and development requirements results in the childminder not offering a secure educational programme in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The childminder does provide parents with information regarding their child's day, for example, the meeting of their individual care needs and information regarding the activities they have participated in. Nevertheless, the childminder has not started a system of observation and assessments, which include children's achievements and progress in relation to all areas of their development.

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and outcomes for children

Resources and play materials are organised to enable children to be independent as they are able to self-select what they want to play with. The childminder spends time with the children in her care offering them support in their learning and development. For example, children sit at a child-sized table and enjoy being creative as they paint. During this time the childminder talks to the children about their paintings as well as offering lots of praise and encouragement.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy outdoor play. Opportunities for children to improve their physical skills are provided. In the garden they are able to do star jumps and seat drops on the trampoline and ride on tricycles and push along toys. Role play is another firm favourite. Children enjoy 'making cups of tea' and preparing 'snacks' in the pretend kitchen.

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and outcomes for children

Through the childminder's knowledge of her local community children benefit from visits to local parks and childminding groups. During visits to childminding groups children's social skills are promoted as they learn to share take turns and meet children from different cultures. Outings further a field are also arranged to places of interest such as Hop and Christmas tree farms.

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and outcomes for children

Children's behaviour is suitably supported. The childminder uses appropriate strategies depending on the child's age and stage of development to divert attention away from unwanted behaviour. Through the preparation of healthy meals and snacks which include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Young children are developing an awareness of adopting a healthy lifestyle. Children learn to develop self-care skills as they are encouraged feed themselves. 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Welfare of the children being cared for). 30/11/2009

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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 early years section of the report (Welfare of the children being cared for). 30/11/2009

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