Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY254326 Inspection date 29/04/2010 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 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 2003. 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 three children at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age group. There are currently three children on roll in the early years age group. Children are cared for on a part-time and sessional basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and their two children aged nine and 10 years. They live in a house in the London Borough of Bromley, close to shops, parks, library and public transport links. There is unrestricted parking available to the rear of the property and suitable disability access.

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Description of the childminding

The ground floor of the property is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family keep a hamster 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 and settled, because they experience positive and caring relationships with the childminder and her family. Children enjoy a broad range and variety of toys and play materials, promoting their learning well across the six areas. An enabling environment is supporting children to make choices and happily initiate their own play and ideas. Arrangements successfully promote inclusive play and learning opportunities, with the childminder affording each child individual and group play time. The childminder has a strong capacity for continuous improvement, supporting good outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve risk assessment, ensuring details of any changes and steps taken to minimise hazards are recorded in a timely manner  improve accident record keeping, ensuring details are noted at the time of occurence  match observations to the expectations of the early learning goals.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded in the setting, because the childminder understands child protection issues and knows what to if worried about a child being abused. Risk assessment is carried out on a very practical level and there is some supporting This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 documentation, promoting children's safety both in the setting and when out in the community. However, a review of potential hazards and steps taken to minimise these are not updated on the record of risk assessment, in a timely manner, ensuring it remains an effective tool towards helping protect children from risks. The childminder affords children plenty of scope for independent learning with access to a good range of role play resources reflecting diversity. These experiences are helping children develop positive attitudes towards differences, such as wearing sari's, African and Chinese cultural dress as part of their play and

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the early years provision

learning in the setting. Children enjoy a real sense of belonging through well managed group play experiences. Children across the age range minded, enjoy inclusive experiences, promoting equality and access to the full range of resources available.

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the early years provision

The setting is led and managed well on a practical basis with effective deployment of resources, so that children enjoy a good balance of indoor and outdoor play. Policies and procedures are supporting good practice and records kept are generally good in promoting accountability. However, accident record details are not always noted at the time of occurrence. Parents and carers are kept fully informed through discussion, of any accidents, behaviour issues, welfare and activities on a daily basis. They share a good deal of information through discussion, contact books and the children's learning journey files and scrap books. Partnerships are effective in resolving any difficulties, such as exchanging text messages prior to hand-over each day. The childminder engages well with other agencies and parents are kept well informed of the children's welfare and progress in other settings. The childminder effectively evaluates her provision for children,

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the early years provision

ensuring play and learning activities meet their individual needs. She keeps a 'wish list' of identified resources to promote better learning outcomes, such as acquiring more farm toys and a hanging rail for dressing up clothes. She evaluates safety outcomes and steps to be taken such as replacing the trampoline net guard.

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and outcomes for children

Children are enjoying an excellent range and balance of activities across the six areas of learning, helping them make good progress towards the early learning goals. Community activities are complementing children's learning, providing social opportunities, physical and creative play experiences. The childminder ensures children have easy access to a wide range and variety of toys and play materials of real interest to them, stimulating their natural curiosity and a positive disposition to learning. The childminder sits, plays and talks to children all the time, ensuring each receives the attention and support they need. Children enjoy adult-led activities along side free-play choices, enabling the childminder to observe well, their interests and learning styles and plan appropriately for next steps in their learning. However, the childminder is not matching observations to the expectations of the early learning

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and outcomes for children

goals, so as to ensure there are no gaps in children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe in the setting because the childminder consistently relates to children in a warm and caring manner. Familiar routines are helping children settle This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and feel secure. Children learn how to use tools and equipment safely and the childminder is readily available to them as they practise and try out new skills, such as managing scissors and using the slide. Children enjoy nutritionally balanced meals and snacks and the childminder ensures children have the foods they specifically need to help them be healthy. Children are encouraged to develop good personal hygiene habits through regular hand washing. They enjoy excellent opportunities on a daily basis for exercise and fresh air, through walking to and from school and outdoor play in the well equipped rear garden, helping them adopt active lifestyles. Children make positive contributions through cooperative

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and outcomes for children

play and helping to tidy toys away. The balance and range of activities offered are ensuring children develop skills for the future, especially a relaxed, confident and self-motivated approach to 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 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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