Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY406988 Inspection date 21/10/2010 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 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 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 three children at any one time, of whom two may be in the early years age group. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age group. The childminder lives with her children aged eight, five and three years. They live in a house in the London Borough of Bromley, close to shops, parks, library and public transport links. There is off-street parking available and suitable disability access. All areas of the property are available for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family keep cold water fish as 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 very confident and chatty, because the childminder quickly establishes a good rapport with them and mostly encourages good habits. Relationships are warm, supportive and encouraging, enabling children to enjoy and achieve in the setting. Children enjoy a good variety of activities that build on their interests, likes and learning styles. Children are valued as individuals and enjoy inclusive play and learning experiences, helping them make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has a strong capacity for continuous improvement, is highly motivated and enjoys further training opportunities to enhance her childcare practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 establish consistent hand washing routines and promote children's learning and understanding of healthy eating.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded in the setting because the childminder has robust policy and procedures in place. She knows what to look out for and how to record and report concerns if she is worried about a child. The childminder has displayed in her hall way the emergency fire evacuation procedures for the setting, together with photos of the rooms on the ground and first floor, showing the emergency escape routes, fire exits and safety measures in place. Further visual information is displayed supporting safety in the setting, including house rules for safe play in the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 home and details of the written risk assessment. Children learn about desirable behaviour and how to use resources safely, according to their age and stage of development. Each child is valued, with play and learning opportunities tailored to their individual needs. Resources are well deployed, so that each child receives a

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the early years provision

good deal of time and attention. The childminder creates an inclusive environment, which enables her to support children well with their choices of activities.

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the early years provision

The setting is effectively managed, with good systems in place for observing and recording what children do and sharing details with parents and carers. The childminder actively engages parents in discussion and meets with them for a formal review of children's progress on a six monthly basis. Parents and carers are encouraged to share what they know of their children's learning and to contribute to next steps planning, for example working together on activities for number recognition. The childminder is planning how she will work with other agencies in the future, for example contributing to children's starting points when they begin attending a pre-school nursery. The childminder drives improvement through further training opportunities. She is interested in promoting better learning outcomes for boys and has booked a course through Bromley Early Years 'getting it right for boys'. She has successfully evaluated some aspects of children's

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the early years provision

learning, such organising fewer adult led activities and affording more time for children to initiate their own play, so she can get a better idea of what they like and what interests them most. The childminder then builds in next steps learning to the children's choices, such as, playing with cars, counting them and talking about the different colours.

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and outcomes for children

Children confidently play and move around the setting, because the childminder develops positive relationships and creates a relaxed environment for playing and learning. A good range and variety of toys and equipment are easily accessible, so that children can make choices. The planned programme of activities affords a good balance of adult-led and child initiated activities in the home and out in the community. The childminder observes children well, enabling her to plan effectively for the next steps in their learning. Observations are matched to the expectations of the early learning goals, so that the childminder can identify any gaps in learning and provide further activities to promote development and acquisition of skills. Children make a positive contribution to the setting through sharing and turn-taking and helping to tidy toys away. They are learning to appreciate racial and cultural differences through a range of practical activities and mixing with

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and outcomes for children

other children at community groups. Children are developing a broad range of skills for the future through the activities provided and a positive disposition to learning, through kind and caring guidance and support from the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children are enjoying and achieving in the setting and making good progress because activities are tailored to their interests, likes and learning styles. The childminder talks the children all the time about what they doing and asks them questions to promote learning well across the six areas. Children feel safe with the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder, because she provides a reassuring presence and much support and encouragement. Routines are consistent and familiar, helping children settle and feel secure. Children are supported to adopt a healthy life-style through regular visits to the park, before and after school. They enjoy frequent drinks and nutritious snacks and meals. However, children's learning about being healthy and healthy eating is limited, as is their understanding of the importance of five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, because the childminder does not routinely

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and outcomes for children

talk about these with the children or ensure that they establish good personal hygiene habits through consistent hand washing routines. 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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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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