Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY262605 Inspection date 04/11/2010 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 was registered in 2004. She lives with her husband who is also a registered childminder and they work together. The childminder's three children also live with her. The childminder lives in the London borough of Bromley in Beckenham. The childminder lives close to local transport links. shops, schools and nurseries.

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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. There are currently eight children on roll and of these five are in the early years age range. The childminder may care for no more than five children under eight years; of these, not more than 2 may be in the early years age group and of these none may be under 1 year at any one time. When working with another childminder and her assistant, she may care for a total of no more than 14 children under eight years; of these, not more than six may be in the early years age group and of these, not more than two may be under one year at any one time.

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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 childminders have created a safe environment, where each child is supported to make the most of their abilities. The childminders help the children to feel comfortable whilst they attend the setting. Warm, positive and trusting relationships enable children to feel safe and secure. The childminders evaluate the activities and experiences that are on offer to the children, and seek to improve their learning opportunities. The childminders have a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement, as they both seek to improve their knowledge and understanding of children's early years through further training opportunities. Parents are not fully involved in the childminders self- evaluation process as it is currently in its infancy.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems to identify the settings strengths and weaknesses and to work with the parents to provide positive outcomes for all children  work with parents to identify the children's starting points when they first arrive at the setting  enhance children's learning experiences by clearly highlighting the learning intentions for their next steps of learning and development 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 child protection and how to safeguard the children in her care. The children are kept safe due to the good policy procedures the childminder has in place to safeguard them. As a result, they are kept safe from harm and neglect. The childminder carries out daily safety checks with her co-minder and assistant to ensure that all areas of the home are safe for the children to play in. The children participate in regular fire drills which are evaluated to ensure the children are continually kept safe from harm. This also teaches the children what they need to do in an emergency. This further protects the children's safety. Regular risks assessments ensure that outings and activities around the home are safe for the children to participate in. This further protects the children's safety.

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the early years provision

Resources are deployed highly effectively to ensure that all children have their independence skills nurtured. Resources for younger children are stored at low levels so they can independently access their own toys. The resources for older children are stored higher up, which ensures the younger children are not able to access the smaller pieces of toys and keeps all children safe. Children have access to their own book corner, which is set out to allow the children to have an area to relax in the soft cushions, whilst looking through the well laid out books. Children learn about equality and diversity at a level that is suitable for their age and understanding. The childminder makes excellent use of the heritage and backgrounds of the parents, and asks them to come and teach the children about their festivals and celebrations. This ensures that it is taught correctly.

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the early years provision

The childminders self-evaluation is in its infancy. As a result, parents are not fully involved in the process to gather their views on the provision. The childminders work with the local schools that the children attend, to share information with them about the children's development. This ensures there is continuity of care for the children being looked after. Both childminders seek to improve their practices by attending on going training sessions with the local early years team. This benefits the children, as the childminders are able to pass on their new knowledge through well thought out activities and plans.

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the early years provision

Both of the childminders and their assistant are consistent in their approach to behaviour management. Children receive praise for their good work, and the childminders explain to the children about their negative behaviour at an age appropriate level. As a result, given the children's age and stages of development they are well behaved. The childminders have excellent communication with the parents. Parents and the childminders have built excellent relationships which greatly benefits the care of the children. The childminders aid the parents in offering a collect and drop off service which allows the childminders to collect the children from their homes. This greatly benefits the children as the childminders are able to spend more time given feedback to the parents, as well as finding out how they have been during their time at home. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminders welcome the children into a warm and friendly home where all children are treated as individuals. Children happily explore the learning environment, as it is set out for maximum learning for children of all ages. The childminders are supportive and offer the children support in everyday activities as well as during their learning. This is helping the children to confidently practise and acquire new skills.

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and outcomes for children

Both childminders write observations for all of the children in their care. There are missed opportunities however, to fully see the progress the children are making, as the childminders have not found out the children's starting points when they first started at the setting. There are further opportunities missed to fully enhance the childrens' learning experiences, as the childminders have not fully highlighted the learning intentions for the children's next steps of learning and development. As a result, it is not clear what areas of learning the childminders are working on to progress the children with their development.

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and outcomes for children

Children are able to thrive as they have healthy and nutritious meals and snacks prepared for them by both of the childminders. Children are taught the importance of hand washing and they all understand the importance of good hygiene procedures. Children are cared for in a hygienically clean home, where the health of the children is important to the childminders. Children have access to their own water cooler, which they can self access throughout the day. This allows the children to stay hydrated at all times.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy learning about the world around them through meaningful activities. Children help the childminders to tidy the leaves in the garden and they explain, whilst they are doing it, why the leaves are falling. They then use the leaves to make autumn pictures which are put on display. This builds the children's self esteem and their confidence, as their work is displayed so the children can show their parents what they have done. 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 1 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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