Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY411097 Inspection date 30/11/2010 Inspector Claire Douglas

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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 2010. She lives with her husband and two children aged three years and six years old. They live in a three bedroom house in Beckenham in the London Borough of Bromley. The setting is close to shops parks schools and local transport links, access is via one step. Children are cared for mainly on the ground floor with the first floor being used for sleeping and toileting facilities. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more that two may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding two children in this age range. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder does not provide overnight care. The family have two pet cats. The setting receives support from the local authority through an early years development worker. She 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

The childminder is dedicated to promoting all aspects of children's welfare and development. Children are very safe and well cared for in her warm, inclusive home and welcomed as part of the family. Excellent relationships with parents ensure that the childminder knows children very well and provides the care and support they need. The childminder reflects on the service she provides and takes steps to ensure that she is fully responsive to the needs of the children she cares for and their families.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the system used for self evaluating, documenting the views of children, parents/carers and other agencies, to assist in the identification of strengths and weaknesses, providing an additional focus for improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care, and effectively safeguards their welfare. She knows what steps to take if she has concerns about a child, and has prioritised developing her This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 knowledge in this area. She keeps all of the required records that promote children's health, safety and well-being. Thorough risk assessments ensure that children are safe in the home and when out and about. The childminder provides a child orientated home which provides children with access to a variety of quality resources and play materials that support their play and learning. The childminder works extremely closely with parents to ensure she has a thorough understanding of each child's backgrounds and needs, ensuring that equality and diversity is successfully promoted. Parents are warmly welcomed into the home and kept very

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the early years provision

well informed through daily discussions and written feedback, as well as having access to a range of written policies and procedures. Parents' comments show they are extremely happy with the service provided, for example, 'the childminder takes great care in making sure that she knows and understands the children in her care. She adapts the day where she may need to , to suit their needs, ie if our child is tired the childminder will change the pattern of the day to make sure she can sleep or eat when she needs to. Our child is incredibly happy with the childminder' and ' we are delighted to have found such good care for our child and we feel that he/she is kept safe and is well looked after.'

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the early years provision

The childminder builds effective partnerships with other professionals where appropriate, for instance when attending other settings and play centres. She values local training opportunities and endeavours to attend relevant courses to develop her knowledge and skills and assist in evaluating her practice. The childminder has begun to evaluate her service; however, the system used does not effectively document the views of children, parents and others to assist her with an additional focus for improvement. Previous actions taken to improve the service lead to improved outcomes for children, for instance, reviewing documentation has helped to ensure children's learning opportunities are tailored to meet their individual needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children are content, happy and at home in the childminder's care. They show a strong sense of attachment as they independently select toys and resources and move confidently around the room within full view of the childminder. They learn to keep themselves safe when the childminder encourages them to 'bump down' the stairs or as she reminds them to go carefully when they are walking along the street. Clear fire safety precautions are in place and children learn about evacuation procedures through discussion and regular practices to ensure they can act quickly in an emergency. Children adopt simple good hygiene routines when they wash their hands straight away when they come in from outside and before eating. They benefit from well-balanced home cooked meals and snacks that meet their nutritional needs and they learn about foods that are good for you when the childminder shows them the range of fruit and vegetables that she has harvested

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and outcomes for children

at her allotment. Children enjoy regular exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle, with time spent outside each day. Children take part in a wide variety of activities and experiences that support their learning and development both at the childminder's home and at the range of play centres they attend regularly. They make very good This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 relationships with the childminder and respond well to her warm and caring approach.

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and outcomes for children

Activities are well matched to children's interests and abilities. The childminder makes clear observations of children's achievements. Systems for using these plan future learning experiences and ensure activities consistently build on children's existing knowledge and skills. Children are keen to communicate, they benefit greatly from the childminder's patience and enthusiasm to develop the child's skill as they learn new words and start to join in conversations as well as backing this up with signing. They enjoy sharing books and naming the pictures on each page. Children begin to solve simple problems when they work out where the puzzle pieces have to go to complete inset puzzles. They find out about the world around them when the childminder points out areas of interest when out and about, for example, the button to press when waiting for the signal to cross the road and the colour of the leaves they collect on their way through the park.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is proactive in celebrating diversity to help children understand the society they live in, as they play with a selection of resources and celebrate a range of festivals which reflect positive images of a diverse and multicultural society, for example, children use their imagination as they have a tea party with play figures, including an elderly lady with a walking aid and a man in a wheel chair. They develop skills for the future when they are encouraged to 'put the plates on the table' or when they are praised for 'good sharing' and being kind to one another. Children express their imaginations as they help themselves to a choice of dressing up clothes or creative materials to design a master piece. They are well occupied and stimulated throughout the day and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. 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 1 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 1 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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