Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY346883 Inspection date 09/10/2009 Inspector Silvia Richardson

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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 2007. She lives with her daughter age 13 in Sundridge Park, in the London Borough of Bromley. They live in a house close to shops, parks and public transport links. There is off-street parking available. The property is situated on an unmade road with shingle drive way, which may or may not pose some difficulty for users of wheelchairs and those with disabilities. Children have access to the lounge, dining room and conservatory for play. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age group. She is also registered for three children for overnight care. There are currently eight children aged under eight years on roll, of whom two are in the early years

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Description of the childminding

age group. Children are cared for on a full, part time and sessional basis before and after school. The childminder takes and collects children from two local schools. The family have a cat and gold fish as pets. The childminder 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 outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children enjoy a superb range and variety of interesting and stimulating activities, effectively meeting their learning needs and specifically fostering their social skills and sense of belonging. Children are thriving in the setting, because the childminder is skilled in group management, successfully enabling children to integrate and participate in the full range of activities while valuing the uniqueness of each child. At the heart of the setting are positive relationships, so that children are happy, secure and settled and parents and carers are confident and reassured. The childminder continually evaluates her provision, ensuring the best possible outcomes for children. She takes full advantage of training opportunities and effectively applies her learning experiences, so that children's care and learning, and partnerships with parents, carers and others is exemplary.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 engaging parents and carers in evaluating the effectiveness of 'every child matters' outcomes for children 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 observant and conscientiously follows procedures to safeguard children when concerns arise. She has an excellent knowledge and understanding of child development and child welfare, enabling her to effectively identify potential difficulties and follow an appropriate course of action. Children are safe and protected in the setting and when out in the community, because the childminder is thorough with risk assessment, recording specific details and action taken to minimise and monitor potential hazards. The childminder is vigilant and mindful of the different age and ability stages of the children she cares for, for example, babies and toddlers not having access to toys and play materials with small parts. The childminder gets to know each of the children really well through warm, caring relationships, talking to the children and playing with them, so she is able to plan effectively for their individual needs. Children enjoy a wealth of practical activities

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the early years provision

that value diversity and help them appreciate differences, such as dressing up, role-play, cooking, cutting and sticking and stories. The childminder creates a real sense of belonging through group activities, frequently planning 'theme' nights for the after-school children, helping them to bond, respect each other, enjoy and achieve in the setting.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises the home exceptionally well, so that resources are easily accessible and sorted into sets in clear tubs, so children can identify and choose with what they wish to play. Learning resources for younger children are attractively set out on the floor, encouraging exploration, discovery and mobility skills. The childminder constantly evaluates the effectiveness of her provision and children's learning experiences, against outcomes for children, driving improvement. Parents and carers are actively involved in evaluation, through the childminder encouraging them to provide written feedback using detailed questioners. The focus is very much on how effective the childminder is on meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This in itself has provided much reassurance for the childminder on her performance, however, the questions are not targeting the impact childminding has on the children, so as to

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the early years provision

ensure they continue to thrive in the setting and parents are fully engaged. The childminder ensures parents are fully aware of all aspects of childminding through conversations, text and photo messaging. She downloads photos of their children taking part in a wide variety of activities onto CD's, providing clear visual and delightful information, for parents to enjoy and share with their family and friends.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making excellent progress towards the early learning goals, because the childminder observes them closely, through playing with and talking to them, enabling her to fully understand their learning needs. The childminder records, evaluates and assesses each child's achievements, interests and learning styles, against the six areas of learning, enabling her to successfully identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences. Photographs This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 accompany written observations along side samples of children's mark-making and cutting and sticking activities, affording parents and carers clear visual images of children's activities and achievements and good discussion points for next steps. The childminder ensures there are no gaps in children's learning through matching observations to the expectations of the early learning goals. A rich and varied

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and outcomes for children

programme of activities, both indoors and out, are ensuring children receive highly enjoyable play and learning experiences, which include visits for older children, such as to Chislehurst Caves and the cinema.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure in the setting, through the childminder establishing warm, trusting relationships. Children feel able to talk to the childminder about issues at school and other things of importance to them. Younger children feel settled and confident to explore, because the childminder is ever present, providing cuddles, praise, support and reassurance throughout their play and care routines. Children have active lifestyles and the fresh air and exercise enjoyed through walking to and from school, is promoting their health and well-being. At these time children are able to learn about being safe and talk about what they are going to have for tea and what they did at school. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Children are further encouraged to enjoy healthy eating through games and activities. Children enjoy consistent and familiar routines and clear boundaries for acceptable

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and outcomes for children

and desirable behaviour, promoting positive attitudes and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others. Children are developing a wide range of skills for the future, through much discussion around a range of topics and subjects as they arise and planned practical activities. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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