Motton, Kim

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY320012 Inspection date 27/01/2010 Inspector Susan Linda Capon

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 2006. She lives with her husband and two children aged eight and 12 years old in a home situated in Orpington in the London Borough of Bromley. With the exception of the loft conversion all areas of the property are available for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has three cats and a pet lizard.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years old at any one time. Of these, three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding four children on a part-time basis, of whom three are in the early years age group. Children over eight years old also attend on a part-time basis, some of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a National Vocational Qualification to level 4. She is a member of the Bromley Mencap Childminding Network and is committed to a quality assurance scheme through Mencap. The childminder is also a member of the National Childminding Association, Bromley Autistic Trust and National Autism Society. She makes regular use of the local amenities and walks to and from school to collect children.

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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.

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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

The childminder demonstrates an enthusiastic, professional and conscientious approach to her role, ensuring all children receive high quality care and learning opportunities every day. All the children are fully occupied as they eagerly explore the extensive range of well organised resources, toys and equipment, enabling them to make very good progress and development. The childminder includes all children in her provision at all times, promoting inclusive practice for everyone using her service. She has developed her childcare skills and knowledge through undertaking a childcare degree and attending a wealth of other training opportunities, effectively implementing her learning into the provision. The childminder extensively self-evaluates her provision, incorporating the views of all parents and children, ensuring she continues to develop and improve the service she provides. She has effectively completed the previous recommendation,

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

demonstrating a clear ability to make improvements to safeguard children. The childminder continues to develop her relationships with all parents, enabling them to be fully updated and involved in their child's day to day care, learning and development.

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further?

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 continuing to develop the information gathered for individual children at registration, enabling them to develop and progress in accordance with their specific needs.  continuing to complete the childcare degree and undertake additional training opportunities to develop personal skills and knowledge to maintain high quality care for the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder enjoys spending time with the children as she encourages their development and learning through a wide range of play activities. She fully implements her extensive policies and procedures which underpin her daily practices, maintaining the children's welfare and safety at all times. She is fully aware of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring she implements this fully throughout her provision. The childminder supervises the children at all times, ensuring they are never left alone with un-vetted persons.

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the early years provision

The childminder has identified areas for improvement within her setting through her extensive self-evaluation. For example, she has developed daily contact books for children with special educational needs and sends the learning and development tracker books home for parents to see on a regular basis. She has completed her National Vocational Qualification to level 4 and is continuing to study for a degree in childcare. The childminder has made good use of this learning, incorporating it into her provision at all levels.

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the early years provision

The childminder undertakes in-depth risk assessments of her premises indoors and outdoors, ensuring children can move around safely at all times. For example, main door keys are inaccessible to the children, preventing them from leaving the premises unnoticed and a newly laid patio makes it safer for children to play in the garden. She has clear records for all outings. The childminder makes a personal visit to check if it is suitable and safe for the children. She encourages children to understand how to keep themselves safe through acting out dangers using small world toys and discussions.

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the early years provision

The children's welfare and safety is paramount. The childminder regularly checks her extensive range of toys, equipment and activities, ensuring they are clean, suitable and safe for the children to use. The equipment is regularly rotated through her well organised topic based programme of activities, enabling children to enjoy a stimulating and interesting environment each day. Children are learning about other people and their world around them through a wide range of resources, activities and discussions, encompassing all areas of diversity.

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the early years provision

The childminder is a dedicated member of the Bromley Mencap Childminding Network. She has a wealth of experience in caring for children with special needs and continues to develop her knowledge and skills in this area. Children with This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 special educational needs attend alongside the other children, enabling them all to recognise and accept differences. Older children with more profound special needs enjoy one to one care, ensuring their personal welfare and educational needs are fully met at all times.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed firm relationships with all parents. Parents know their child enjoys their time with the childminder. Their children call this their second family. Excellent settling in procedures enables new children to settle quickly as they form good relationships with the childminder and her family members. Parents receive extensive information about their child's day through daily diaries and learning and development information incorporating photographs of their children at play. The childminder fully supports families with children with special educational needs. For example, she attends hospital appointments with the family ensuring she is aware of any specific treatment or activities she needs to incorporate into the child's day. All parents are fully aware of the policies and procedures, including how to make a complaint if required.

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and outcomes for children

Children spend their day in a well organised, bright, light, warm, and welcoming home. They are eager to attend and enjoy the home from home environment. The children have ample space to explore and play in safety. They are developing their awareness of how to keep themselves safe and secure. They understand the rules of the home and take care when walking down the patio to the garden or playing on the large trampoline. Children understand the importance of holding hands and using the Green Cross Code when they are near busy roads and do not talk to strangers in the park. They regularly practise the emergency evacuation drill with the childminder, ensuring they understand the procedures. The children are very comfortable with the childminder and freely speak to her when they are upset or concerned in any way.

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and outcomes for children

The children understand the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy healthy, nutritious meals including fresh fruit and vegetables. Personal food requirements are met at all times. When children participate in food tasting activities those with profound dietary needs are encouraged to smell and feel the food. Children enjoy growing tomatoes and strawberries and fruit picking activities. They all use excellent hygiene routines ensuring they prevent the spread of infection. For example, children know they must wash their hands after touching the cats or animals at the local farm.

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and outcomes for children

All the children enjoy regular opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and physical play as they walk to and from school or visit the local parks. They enjoy practising their jumping, climbing and sliding skills on the large play apparatus or catching a ball in the garden.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder effectively incorporates the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum into her daily activities, enabling every child to make suitable progress and development as they play. She knows the individual children well as she This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 regularly observes each child, effectively using this information to identify ongoing progress and make appropriate plans for future development. The childminder is extending the information she gathers from parents about their child prior to them attending the setting, enabling her to identify initial development and progress more accurately. Her topic based curriculum incorporates a balance of adult-led and free choice activities each day. The childminder skilfully supports every child's development and progress as she interacts with them at their level. For example, she communicates with the children in a variety of ways including Makaton signing,

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and outcomes for children

body language and/or a Picture Exchange Communication System. Individual Education Plans are followed for children with special educational needs, working closely with other professionals to promote continuity of care, learning and development. The childminder also forms good relationships with other people delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage, working together to plan for each child's learning and developmental needs.

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and outcomes for children

The children are very confident in the setting. They enjoy exploring the toys and equipment as they freely select their own resources each day. The childminder knows their personal likes and dislikes. For example, current children particularly like the Peppa Pig and Thomas the Tank Engine characters. They enjoy making roads with the bricks, sending breakdown vehicles to rescue people who have had an accident in their car. Children enjoy wrapping the bricks in a blanket and giving this to another child as a present. They can count to five and beyond and are starting to recognise written numbers. Children enjoy practising their drawing and mark making skills as they paint and draw, creating their own masterpiece for their parents. Cooking activities are a firm favourite as children develop their weighing, measuring, mixing and tasting skills. They listen to the birds in the garden and recall those they previously saw on the roof and in the tree. Children can complete

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and outcomes for children

24 piece puzzles and recognise the smoke from the chimney is similar to the steam they see in the Tomas the Tank Engine puzzle. They are beginning to recognise a range of different colours and understand the importance of replacing the lids on the felt tip pens after use. The children understand the rules of the home and share and take turns with the toys and activities well. They enjoy regular opportunities to socialise with other children at the local parent and toddler group and local parks. The childminder regularly praises and encourages the children, enabling them to develop good self-esteem and confidence. 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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