Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY296008 Inspection date 29/03/2010 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 lives with her husband and her four children, in a house in Anerley in the London borough of Bromley. The childminder was registered in 2005. The childminder lives close to local transport links, schools, nurseries and shops.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder may care for no more than six children under eight years; of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder currently has two children on roll in the early years age group.

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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 settled because they are valued and supported within their day-to-day activities. The childminder makes time to talk to and play with the children. The children approach the childminder with confidence and feel comfortable in her care. The childminder has the capability to maintain continuous improvement, as she looks at her practice and identifies courses to keep herself up-to-date with her childcare practice. The childminder has let her first aid certificate lapse; this is a breach of welfare requirement, the childminder has, however, booked on a new course to update her knowledge. The childminder works with parents to ensure the children's starting points are obtained so she can work on and progress these with the children. The childminder is beginning to self- evaluate her practice, although this is still in its infancy.

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further?

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

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further?

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course by 4th May 2010 (Promoting good health) (both parts of the Childcare Register) 04/05/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 update policy and procedures to reflect the Early Years Foundation Stage  continue to involve parents fully in the self-evaluation process to ensure the needs of the children are fully meet 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 has a good understanding of child protection and how to safeguard children. The children carry out regular fire drills with the childminder, this ensures the children are fully aware of how to keep themselves safe in an emergency. Full and detailed risk assessment are in place to keep the children safe in and around the home as well as on outings. The childminder ensures that all household members have full Criminal Record Bureau checks in place and that any visitors are not left alone with the children. This helps to protect the children from harm.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures she finds out about the children's background from the parents before the children start. She learns key words in the children's home language to aid their settling. This aids the children's self-esteem and their confidence. The childminder ensures the children learn about a good range of festivals and celebrations from around the home. The children also have access to toy food that represent different cultures from around the world. As a result, children are learning about the world around them. Resources are deployed well to ensure children are able to develop their independence skills through self-selection.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to continuous improvement through ongoing training to enhance her knowledge and understanding of childcare and education. The childminder's first aid certificate has lapsed. This is a breach of welfare requirement. The childminder, has however booked onto another course to up date her knowledge and understanding. The childminder has identified some strengths and weaknesses in her practice through self-evaluation. For example, she is aware that she needs to up date her knowledge and understanding of record keeping and observing children. This process is still in its infancy.

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the early years provision

Partnership with parents and others is a strength which ensures continuity of care for the children in the childminder's care. The childminder ensures she feeds back daily to the parents about the time the children have had in her care. Full details of the children's backgrounds are used effectively to care for the children appropriately as well as ensuring the children are able to develop. The childminder currently does not care for children that attend other settings but she is fully aware of the need to share all relevant information with them regarding the care and development of the children. The childminder's policies and procedures are shared with the parents, however, as some of them still refer to the national standards and have not been updated to reflect the change to the Early Years Foundation Stage, this can confuse 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 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 proactive in ensuring the children are progressing with their development, by carrying out written assessments on all of the children in her care. These assessments are linked to the six areas of learning. The childminder uses these assessments to write the children's observational plans. The childminder then uses the next steps of learning in her planning to progress the children's development. This ensures the children are making good progress with their development.

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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. 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

The children learn the importance of safety through well thought out procedures that are in place. The childminder teaches the children about the importance of trip hazards and to ensure they are careful with the resources. There are stair gates in place to stop the children accessing areas unsupervised. This further enhances the safety of the children.

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and outcomes for children

Children are protected from cross-contamination and infection through well thought out hygiene procedures. The childminder ensures children wash their hands before their meals and after they have been to the toilet. Children learn the importance of healthy eating through effective partnership with the parents. Children have access to their beakers of water at all times throughout the day, this ensures they stay hydrated at all times.

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and outcomes for children

Children thoroughly enjoy activities that the childminder sets out for them. Children explore the role play resources and they pretend to make different foods, the childminder extends the learning opportunities for the children by using open ended questions to make the children think about what they are doing. The childminder supports the children's learning well through the activities she plans and if she is unable to provide it in her home the childminder takes the children to local drop in groups, where the children are able to access all ranges of activities which promote the six areas of learning. 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 3 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: 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 ( safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 04/05/2010

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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 ( safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 04/05/2010

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