Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY391396 Inspection date 08/09/2009 Inspector Claire Jean Douglas

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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 2009. She lives with her husband and three children aged 19, 15 and 10, and her parents in the Crofton area of Orpington, in the London borough of Bromley. The whole of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the Voluntary and Compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks or drives to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local parent/toddler group. The family has two dogs, a cat, a hamster and two guinea pigs. The childminder is proactive in attending relevant courses and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 and progressing well in all areas of their learning and development as a result of the childminder's knowledge of each child's individual needs and enthusiasm to expand her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder ensures she makes time to talk to the children and play with them, helping them to feel comfortable around her. A wide range of good quality resources enable children to extend their play and develop independence as they self select from the well thought out play equipment on offer. Warm, positive and trusting relationships enable children to confidently approach the childminder, helping them to feel safe and reassured in the setting. Effective procedures are followed to ensure children are safeguarded at all times. The childminder works effectively with parents to meet children's individual needs as information is exchanged on a daily basis both verbally and in writing. The childminder has a

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

good capacity to maintain continuous improvement, as she actively seeks to improve her knowledge and understanding of children's early years through regular training.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the record of risk assessments for outings  further develop the system used for self evaluating, documenting the views of children, parents/carers and other agencies, to assist in the identification of strengths and weaknesses, providing an additional focus for improvement. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder is driving improvement through her ambition to provide a quality setting for children where they enjoy and achieve to a high standard. The childminder has a natural affinity for children, anticipating and responding well to their welfare and development needs. The childminder has began to evaluate her provision and has some targets for improvement, including seeking users' views in the service she provides.

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the early years provision

Resources are effectively arranged and organised, creating enabling environments for children to play and learn. Children are confident and independent learners because they have easy access to a good range of well chosen toys and resources, suitable for the ages and stages of the children attending. Inclusion is highly valued, as the childminder seeks to develop her premises to enable suitability for all users, for example, installing a ramp for ease of access over a step. She provides a good selection of resources which promote diversity and equality.

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the early years provision

Children are kept safe and protected, because the childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to be followed to protect children, and knows how to make a referral if she is worried about a child. Children's safety, health and welfare are promoted through effective implementation of childminding policies, which are shared with parents at the start of any placement. Children play and move around in a safe environment, because the childminder effectively minimises potential hazards by conducting regular thorough risk assessments within the home and garden, and generally for outings.

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the early years provision

Communication with parents and carers as partners is good. The childminder uses photos and contact books as a tool for keeping parents and carers in touch with their children's play and activities, for example, when trying out a new activity. Home visits are carried out at the start of a placement, which develops good relationships and ensures clear starting points to help with transitions. The childminder has begun to make links with other service providers, such as a local school, childminders and nursery, enabling the sharing of good practice within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The two way flow engages parents well, enabling them to make active contributions and promoting the learning and well-being of children in the setting.

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and outcomes for children

Children are content and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They are encouraged to confidently practise and acquire skills as the childminder spends time playing and introducing new play resources to the children. Written observations of the children's attainments and interests are supported well, highlighting progress from their starting points with identified next steps. Children enjoy a good balance of indoor and outdoor activities, the well equipped garden provides a safe environment for physical development as well as opportunities for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning about healthy living, whilst caring for home grown produce such as tomatoes. Regular walks through the woods, visits to the library or walks to the town allows the children to learn about the world around them.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe in the setting because the childminder offers warmth, consistency and security. They show a positive contribution to the setting, as they confidently choose resources and develop a sense of responsibility by packing them away when they have finished playing. Steps taken to safeguard children include effective child protection and fire evacuation procedures, close supportive supervision, for example, when teaching non walking children how to use the push along walker safely.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from a well organised home which is kept hygienically clean, promoting their health and welfare. For example, each child has their own embroidered towels to use after visiting the toilet. They enjoy healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, and plenty of drinks. Children are offered and enjoy a good variety of fresh fruit and vegetables to promote their knowledge and understanding of healthy eating. House rules encourage social skills and consideration for others. Children are developing skills for the future through support when using a wide range of programmable and learning resources. 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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