Childminder in Bexley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY303266 Inspection date 10/09/2009 Inspector Jacqui Lloyd

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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 has been registered since 2005. She lives with her partner and two children of pre-school and school age. They live in a house in Beckenham, Kent, close to shops, schools, parks and public transport. Children are cared for mainly on the ground floor of the property, with sleeping and toileting facilities available in this area. There is also an enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The family have a pet dog.

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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 and may care for a maximum of four children at any one time. She currently cares for five children on a part time basis, four of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder holds the NNEB (Nursery Nurses Examination Board) and the ADCE (Advanced Diploma in Childcare and Education).

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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 well cared for and enjoy their time with the childminder in a relaxed, happy and caring atmosphere. They take part in a good range of play and learning activities that contribute positively towards their development in all areas. The childminder has an organised and professional approach and maintains clear and comprehensive records that ensure the safe and efficient management of her business. The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents, regularly shares lots of information with them about their children's needs and works closely with them to ensure children's individual needs are met.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop formats for planning to ensure activities are evaluated and planning is linked to observations and children's individual learning needs continue to develop links with other settings attended by the children to ensure effective partnership working takes place and information regarding children's achievements, interests and development is shared regularly

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the early years provision

The childminder is an experienced and knowledgeable childcare professional with a thorough understanding of children's developmental needs and a good awareness of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). She has completed a comprehensive evaluation of her setting and has successfully identified her strengths and areas that she wishes to develop further. She This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 demonstrates a commitment to ongoing improvement and attends relevant training courses to ensure she keeps up to date with changes and developments in childcare.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities relating to safeguarding children and has made parents fully aware of her procedures regarding this. The childminder implements good procedures to ensure children are protected from harm and kept safe. For example, she practises emergency evacuations with the children to ensure they are familiar with what to do in an emergency. She also undertakes comprehensive written risk assessments of the home and all outings undertaken and regularly reviews these to ensure they are accurate and risks to children are minimised.

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the early years provision

The childminder is knowledgeable about the children's learning needs and has begun to develop and implement formats for assessing them and planning for their future learning. Observation of the children and evaluation of activities is yet to be fully developed and implemented, consequently planning is not always directly linked to the six areas of learning or specific individual learning needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents to ensure they are fully involved in their child's care and learning and provides them with comprehensive written information including a daily contact book which helps to ensure good communication. The childminder is aware of the need to work in partnership with other settings, although has not yet fully devised procedures for doing this.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensure toys and resources are easily accessible to the children, which helps them to lead their play and follow their own interests. She supports them well by participating fully in their games and activities and by questioning children to encourage their thinking and extend their learning. She fully recognises the children as individuals and teaches them to be respectful of one another, to be sociable and to develop an awareness of the wider world.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy very close and positive relationships with the childminder and frequently approach her for comfort and cuddles, demonstrating that they clearly feel safe and secure in her care. They enjoy their time with her and take part in a good range of interesting and fun activities that contribute towards their learning and development. Children are made to feel very welcome as they enjoy playing in designated play areas where toys are easily accessible and their artwork is displayed on the walls, along with welcome posters and low-level hooks where children can hang their possessions and individual hand towels.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from good attention to their healthy development as the childminder encourages the children to learn about the importance of healthy eating, hand-washing and exercise. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active, to play in the fresh air and to enjoy learning in the outdoor This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 environment.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led play. This helps children to play independently and develop their own ideas, whilst still enjoying an interesting range of new and exciting activities and experiences. 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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