Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY100336 Inspection date 29/09/2010 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 assesses 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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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 has been registered since 2002. She is registered to provide care for four children under eight years; of these, not more than three may be aged under five years, and of these, not more than one may be aged under one year. There are currently eight children on roll of these two are in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and two children aged 12 and 21 years. They live in a house within walking distance of local shops, transport links (train and bus), local schools and a park. The whole of the house is registered for childminding but the main area for minded children is downstairs. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

This is a non smoking household and there are 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 creates a safe and secure environment, where children are valued and supported. The childminder helps the children to feel comfortable whilst they attend the setting. Warm, positive and trusting relationships enable children to feel safe and secure. The childminder continually evaluates the activities and experiences that are on offer to the children, always seeking to improve their learning opportunities. The childminder has a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement, because she seeks to improve her knowledge and understanding of children's early years through further education opportunities. The self-evaluation process is in its infancy.

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further?

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

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further?

 look at ways to record the fire drills to ensure they are fully evaluated  improve the information that is recorded for outings in the risk assessments  look at ways to improve the self-evaluation system to keep the information updated on a regular basis 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 how to keep the children safe whilst in her care. Her understanding of child protection keeps the children safe from harm and neglect whilst in her care. The childminder is also fully aware of how to safeguard the children care. This further protects them from harm and neglect. The childminder caries out fire drills with the children. this ensures they are aware of what they need to do in an event of an emergency. However, there are missed opportunities to fully enhance the children's safety during the drills as they are not evaluated to assess if any actions need completing after the drills. The childminder carries out full risk assessments on her home to ensure all areas are safe for the children to be cared in. The childminder also carries out risk assessments for outings. However, these are not fully assessed for what risks the childminder is looking for when she is out with the children.

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the early years provision

All resources are stored at a level that the children can independently access. This enhances the children's independence skills and their self esteem as they self select resources to play with. The children have access to a good amount of resources that aids their development and learning of equal opportunities. The childminder is fully aware of the children's backgrounds and works with the parents to see what they would like her to teach the children. The childminder also works with the local school to ensure the children are learning about the world around them. This ensures the children are learning about different festivals and celebrations from around the world.

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the early years provision

The childminder talks to the children about their behaviour and works with the parents to ensure they are all consistent in their approach with the children. The children and spoken to about the importance of sharing at an age appropriate level. This ensures they are aware of what they need to do. As a result of this, all children are well behaved given their ages. The childminder ensures the children are protected from cross contamination and infection through good hygiene procedures she has in place. The children are able to thrive in the childminders care due to the freshly cooked meals that are prepared for the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder works well with the parents of the children in her care. She ensures they receive daily feedback on the care of the children and how well they are doing with regards to their development. The childminder is aware of the importance of sharing information with other professional, although currently the children in her care, do not attend other settings. The childminders self-evaluation is in its infancy. The evaluation is not updated on regular basis, as a result, it is not clear what the target areas are for improvement are. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children happily explore using an good range of different materials and resources, in a safe, supportive and caring environment. This greatly helps the children to confidently practise and acquire new skills. Children receive plenty of attention, from the childminder listening and responding to them throughout their activities. Children show they feel safe through confident and independent learning, and making choices, by helping themselves to toys and readily approaching the childminder if they need help or a cuddle.

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and outcomes for children

Written observations of the children's attainments, interests and learning are recorded well within their development . Children are clearly making good progress from their starting points. The childminder consults parents before they start at the setting to ensure they are fully aware of the children's abilities. These are then used to inform planning. All planning is adapted to suit the individual needs of the children that are participating in the activities. These are recorded in their individual books that the childminder uses alongside their observations. The childminder is skilled in using open ended questions to enhance the children's learning. As a result all children are attaining well.

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and outcomes for children

Children play and move around in a hygienically clean, tidy and well organised nursery, promoting their health and welfare. They enjoy healthy snacks and plenty of drinks. Children are offered and enjoy a good variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. Children are developing excellent skills for the future through support in using a wide range of learning resources, such as programmable toys and the older children are able to use the childminders computer. The good use of open ended questions makes the children think about what they are doing and aids their learning for skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

The children thoroughly enjoy singing and music time with the childminder. they sit on the floor and play instruments in time with the nursery rhymes the childminder sings. The children enjoy joining in with the actions and words of their favourite songs. The childminder asks the children what they would like to sing and the children respond with great enthusiasm to the question and they sing the songs. this builds on the children's self esteem as they are being listened to by the childminder and their views are being sought. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

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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