Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY395755 Inspection date 21/01/2010 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 2009. 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 four children at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age group. There are currently two children on roll, one of whom is in the early years age group. Children attend five mornings a week before school.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and their two children aged six and nine years. They live in a house in Orpington in the London borough of Bromley, close to the shops, parks, library and public transport links. There is on and off-street parking available with suitable disability access to the ground floor. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have no pets. 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 happy and settled because the childminder helps them feel secure through familiar routines and provision of play materials that they particularly like and enjoy. Children are chatty and confident, because the childminder shows a real interest in them and listens attentively to what they have to say, establishing positive relationships and valuing the uniqueness of each child. The childminder demonstrates a strong capacity for improvement through her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and commitment to promoting best possible outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the safeguarding children policy to include procedures should an allegation be made against a member of the household  make better use of the record of risk assessments to monitor the effectiveness of steps taken to minimise hazards  develop links with nurseries and partnerships with parents and carers for planning next steps in children's learning  summarise observations, linking these to each of the six areas of learning and match 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

Children are safe and protected because the childminder has an understanding of safeguarding issues and access to information and guidance, so as to make and appropriate referral should concerns arise. However, her child protection policy does not include procedures for safeguarding children should an allegation be made against the childminder or a member of the household. The childminder has a undertaken a risk assessment, recorded areas checked and steps taken to minimise hazards, ensuring a safe environment for children. However, the childminder has not kept a record of her risk assessment so as to monitor its effectiveness in keeping children safe.

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the early years provision

The childminder is working closely with parents, establishing familiar routines and ensuring children have access to activities of interest. Positive relationships are facilitating good communication, ensuring children's welfare needs are met well. However, the childminder has not developed links with nurseries and partnerships with parents and carers for planning next steps in children's learning, ensuring children's learning and development needs are appropriately addressed.

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the early years provision

The childminder deploys resources effectively organising activities well so that children have free access to toys, play materials and facilities. The childminder reflects well on her provision for children, ensuring equality of opportunity through inclusive play and learning experiences. She demonstrates the capacity to further evaluate, what is working well and how best to improve and bridge any gaps in arrangements for monitoring children's progress.

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and outcomes for children

Children are enjoying the toys and play materials provided because they are attractively set out, easily accessible and of particular interest to them. They settle quickly during the short period they are in the setting because the childminder makes them very welcome. They feel safe and secure because the childminder has established positive relationships with them. Children are chatty and feel able to talk to the childminder and express themselves confidently, because the childminder listens attentively and responds positively, showing enthusiasm and praising their achievements. Children are making good progress, although, the childminder has not formally summarised observations of children's learning. Links are not being made to each of the six areas of learning and observations are not matched to the expectations of the early learning goals, so as to monitor and bridge any gaps.

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and outcomes for children

Children are adopting healthy lifestyles through their daily walk to school. If they require a snack before setting off, the childminder offers a healthy choice, such as raisons. Children use the bathroom independently and understand the importance of hand washing for being healthy. The provision of paper towels for hand washing is helping to reduce the risk of cross infection. Children feel safe walking to school This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 because they hold hands and talk and learn about traffic dangers and crossing roads safely. Children have good opportunities for developing skills for the future through the range of activities provided. They are supported to understand the importance of house rules for staying safe and for sharing and turn-taking. 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 3 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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