Childminder in Bexley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 115721 Inspection date 05/11/2009 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 2002. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age group. There are currently 10 children on roll, of whom three are in the early years age group and seven are aged between six and ten years. Children are cared for on a full and part-time basis and before and after school. The childminder supports children for whom English is an additional language.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband. They live in a house in the London Borough of Bexley, close to shops, parks, library and public transport links. There is suitable disability access and unrestricted parking in side streets. All areas of the property are used for childminding with the exception of the bedrooms. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family keep a cockatoo as a pet. 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are very happy, settled and secure, because the childminder is caring and attentive to their welfare, learning and development needs. The childminder creates an inclusive environment, enabling all children to actively take part in activities and communicate effectively, through discussion and use of words and pictures in dual languages. Relationships are warm and positive, facilitating children to enjoy a real sense of belonging. The childminder demonstrates much capacity for continuous improvement, taking advantage of further training opportunities and making a start on self-evaluation, so that outcomes for children are good. The childminder has a good awareness of safety issues, although has not kept a record of risk assessment and this is a breach of requirement.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident 27/11/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 use observations of each child's achievements, interests and learning styles, to identify learning priorities and match observations to the expectations of the early learning goals 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 conducts a risk assessment of her home on a practical level, identifying aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis. She gives much thought to children's safety when walking to and from school, when on outings and using public transport, so that they are protected from dangers and feel safe. However, the childminder has not kept a record of her risk assessment and this is a breach of requirement. Children are safeguarded in the setting should child protection concerns arise, because the childminder knows what to look out for and how to follow procedures for making a referral to social care services.

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the early years provision

The childminder values the uniqueness of each child, so that their individual needs are met and they thrive in the setting. She is skilled and experienced in managing small groups of children, so that each receives much support during play and learning activities. Children appreciate each other and form strong bonds, because with care and empathy, the childminder involves and includes children, such as when administering medication and using dual languages in conversation, promoting their understanding of each others needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder is driving improvement though developing her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She makes good use of training opportunities, enabling her to effectively evaluate the uniqueness of her setting and improve outcomes for children. She is setting clear targets for herself, including developing systems for observing and recording what children do and the progress they make. The home is very well organised, so that children have easy access to a good range and variety of resources. Children enjoy learning because the childminder actively engages their interest and enthusiasm.

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the early years provision

Relationships with parents are mutually respectful, enabling a positive partnership approach to meeting children's welfare needs. Sleeping arrangements, children's meals and medication are discussed and agreed in writing, promoting their health and welfare. Information about children's activities and progress is exchanged through discussion. Some samples of children's art work, marking-making and maths activities are attractively presented in individual folders for each child. Together with a range of photographs, for example of children visiting a farm, the folders provide parents with much information of children enjoying and achieving in the setting.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a good range and balance of activities in the home and while attending community groups, promoting their acquisition of skills across the six areas of learning. Children are making good progress from their starting points, because the childminder supports children's learning very well. She sits with This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children while they are playing, talks to them about what they are doing and asks questions, extending their ideas, speech and language and ability to problem solve. Children are excited and motivated to learn, because the childminder provides a variety of interesting resources, such as the fishing game, encouraging exploration and discovery. Children are consistently praised, so that they feel good about their achievements. They are developing skills for the future, though cooperative play, sharing and turn

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and outcomes for children

taking. Using public transport and day trips to places of interest, are extending children's experience of community life and their knowledge and understanding of the world.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder observes children well, although is tentative in her approach to recording achievements and plans for next steps. Progress is evidenced through samples of children's work and photographs, however attainments are not clearly matched to the six areas of learning or the expectations of the early learning goals, so as to identify and effectively bridge any gaps in children's learning. Children feel safe in the setting because routines are consistent and familiar. They feel secure, because the childminder talks to them all the time and explains what she is doing or about to do, such as taking a child to use the bathroom. Children have a very good understanding of being healthy. They sing a song together, promoting their learning of the importance of hand washing and talk about healthy eating while enjoying fresh fruit as snacks and nutritionally balanced meals. 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

 maintain a record of the aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis and when and by whom they have been checked (Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment) 27/11/2009

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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

 maintain a record of the aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis and when and by whom they have been checked (Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment) 27/11/2009

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