Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY262605 Inspection date 26/02/2010 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 0300 123 1231, 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: 0300 123 1231 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 2004. She lives with her husband who is also a registered childminder. The childminder's three children also live with her. The childminder lives in the London borough of Bromley in Beckenham.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently six children on roll and of these three are in the early years age range.

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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

The good knowledge of each child's individual needs ensures that the childminder promotes all aspects of the children's welfare and learning. The children are safe and secure in the care of the childminder and they enjoy learning about their local area and the world around them. The partnership with parents is a strength and contributes to all of the children's needs being met. Children are making good progress, given their age, ability and their starting points. Regular self-evaluation by the childminder ensures that areas that require future development are identified, however, parents are not fully included in the process, as a result, the service is not fully responsive to the needs of the parents. The children are taught about the world around them and the importance of respecting others, however, they currently do not learn about festivals and celebrations from around the world.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems to monitor and evaluate practice and identify strengths and weaknesses to improve outcomes for children  ensure written assessments inform the planning of activities to enhance the learning and development of the children  enhance planning to ensure activities are included that further develop children's knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and how to safeguard children. All areas of the home are safe for children. There are good risk assessments in place to ensure any risks are analysed and action is promptly taken. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect the children from non-vetted visitors to the home. All of the children participate in regular fire drills which are clearly recorded to show what has happened. As a result, children are protected from harm and neglect. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children have access to a good amount of resources to aid the teaching of diversity and equal opportunities. However, the childminder does not currently plan activities to aid the learning about festivals and celebrations from around the world. As a result, there are missed opportunities to extend the children's learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder liaises with the school to work in conjunction with what the older children are learning during the school day. This ensures a consistent approach to learning and the care of the children. The childminder makes good use of her own resources to promote children's learning. Consequently, children are making good progress in their learning and development.

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the early years provision

Parents receive daily feedback at the end of each day which keeps them informed of how well their child is doing. This ensures that everyone is consistent in their care of the children. There are good policies and procedures in place and these are shared with the parents when their children start at the setting. The childminder has started to self-evaluate her practice; she is able to clearly identify her strengths and has highlighted weaknesses in her practice which she has started to rectify through training sessions. Parents views are not currently sought in the childminder's self-evaluation process. As a result, the service is not fully responsive to the needs of the parents.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled at the childminder's. This is due to the warmth and care the childminder provides to all children in her care. The childminder is proactive in ensuring the children are progressing with their development, by carrying out written assessments on all of the children in her care. However, currently the childminder does not link the observations to the planning of the activities for the children. As a result, there are missed opportunities to enhance the learning of the children further.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder plans for the children's interests and aids children's learning of independence skills by ensuring resources are stored at a level that children can self select activities. Children learn the importance of healthy eating through well planned menus. The childminder gives the children plenty of choices during snack time and also plans for children with allergies. The childminder regularly praises the children for their good work, which builds their self-confidence and esteem. As a result, children are well behaved.

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and outcomes for children

Children have access to programmable toys to support their learning and regularly play with remote control cars, cash registers, telephones and electronic activity centres, which give them an insight into technology. Children are able to express themselves through musical instruments such as drums, shakers and tambourines. Children go on trips to local parks where they have opportunities to take part in physical activities such as swings and going on the slides. During the summer the children will also explore the paddling pools in the parks.

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and outcomes for children

Children are protected from cross-contamination and infection through well This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 thought out hygiene procedures. Children have their own stool to reach the sink and they use liquid soap and have paper towels to dry their hands on. The childminder encourages children to become confident communicators by reading them a variety of books. The welcoming environment gives children of all ages opportunities to freely access resources and play materials. The childminding areas are well organised to allow for safe, quiet and active play within the home. Children are interested and motivated to learn as they explore the resources and learn new skills. For example, a child plays with soft toys which allows them to explore their senses and to learn how to hold new 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 3 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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