Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY362078 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 2008. He lives with his wife who is also a registered childminder and they work together. The childminder's three children also live with him. The childminder lives in the London borough of Bromley in Beckenham. He 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 two may be in the early years age group and of these none may be under one year at any one time. When working with another childminder and an assistant, the childminder 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?

 enhance children?s learning experiences by clearly highlighting the learning intentions for their next steps of learning and development  work with parents to identify the children?s starting points when they first arrive at the setting  develop systems to identify the settings strengths and weaknesses and to work with the parents to provide positive outcomes for all children 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 he safeguards the children's safety. The childminders both carry out regular fire drills with the children, which are evaluated to ensure that the children's safety is of foremost importance during an emergency. Both the childminders and their assistant carry out daily safety checks to ensure that the resources and the setting is safe for the children to play in.

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the early years provision

Resources are effectively arranged and organised, creating an enabling environment for children to play and learn. Children are confident and independent learners because they have easy access to low level furniture and a wide range and variety of exciting toys and play materials, strongly supporting their enjoyment and achievement. Resources are arranged to allow for the safety of the younger children, as all their resources are stored at a level they can independently access. The older children's resources are stored higher up so the younger children can not endanger themselves on the small pieces.

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the early years provision

The children are taught about equality and diversity at a level that is suitable for their age and stages of development. The childminders ensure the children learn about the different festivals and celebrations from the around the world. They also ask the parents to come into the setting to talk to the children about the festivals they celebrate and the food they will eat during that time. This ensures the children are learning about the wider world around them. Partnerships with parents are exceptional good because the childminders share all of their information with them, and they have access to an abundance of information regarding the setting and the activities the childminders provide for the children. The childminders offer a drop off and collection service which greatly benefits the parents of the children being cared for.

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the early years provision

The childminders self-evaluation process is in its infancy; consequently, they have not fully developed systems to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Also, parents are not fully involved in this process, and as a result the setting is not fully responsive to its users. The childminders ensure they complete all recommendations that are set for them at inspections, and they keep themselves up to date by attending regular training sessions with the local early years teams. This training benefits the children, as it is passed onto them through the activities that are set and the care they receive from the childminders.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in warm and welcoming environment where children are at the heart of the care given by the childminders. Children receive lots of attention from both the childminders and the assistant. They sit with the children whilst they play and offer support and cuddles of reassurance if and when they need it. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are developing good skills for the future due to the information technology resources they have available for all age ranges. The childminders also ensure the language they use with the children aids their development and enhances their learning.

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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 see fully 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 children's 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 stay hydrated at all times as they have independent access to a water cooler in the dining room. This also enhances the children's learning of independence skills. The childminders sit with the children whilst they eat and talk to them about what they have done. This makes the eating a social experience for the children and teaches them the importance of listening to what others are saying and taking turns. The children have healthy meals that are freshly prepared by both the childminders, which take into consideration the children's special dietary requirements. As a result children are thriving in the care of the childminders.

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and outcomes for children

Both the childminders are consistent with their behaviour management with the children, which ensures that their is continuity of care for the children. The childminders take time to explain to the children about the importance of sharing and being kind to each other. As a result, given the ages and stages of development of the children, they are well behaved. 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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