Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY410355 Inspection date 16/12/2010 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 June 2010, she is registered on the Early Years register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her husband and three children aged eighteen, eight and four. They live in a three/ four bedroom house in Orpington. Minded children have access to all areas of the home where play mainly takes place in the lounge, dining room and children's bedrooms. Children use the first floor family bathroom. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The house is within walking distance of a railway station and local bus routes. There are schools and local amenities close by.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under the age of eight years at any one time, no more than two of which may be in the early years age range. There are currently four children on roll and of these three are in the early years age range.

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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 happy and settled, due to the vigilance and the safe and secure environment which has been created by the childminder. 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, as she seeks to improve their learning opportunities. The childminder has a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement, because the childminder seeks to improve her knowledge and understanding of children's early years through further education opportunities. The childminder's self-evaluation process 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?

 work with parents to obtain the children's starting points to bring about positive outcomes for children  look at ways to teach the children about different festivals and celebrations from around the world  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

Children are thoroughly protected from harm and neglect as the childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and how to safeguard children. Children are kept safe and secure, due to clear, concise and comprehensive risk assessments for both the setting and for outings. Clear, accurate records are kept; including attendance registers which ensures the safeguarding of children. Children's safety is further enhanced as children participate in regular fire drills. This allows everyone to be fully aware of what to do in an emergency. The childminder's concise policies and procedures ensure parents are fully informed about all aspects of the provision. This enhances greatly the children's safety, health and welfare.

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the early years provision

Resources are stored to allow the children easy self selection access which aids their independence skills. The childminder looks at a few festivals and celebrations from around the world, however, the children currently only look at the Christian festivals, consequently there are missed opportunities to enhance the children's learning of the greater world around them. The childminder explains to the children the importance of sharing. Given the ages and stages of development of the children, they are well behaved.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures she shares all of her developmental information with other agencies that the children attend, such as the school and local nursery. This ensures there is continuity of care for the children being looked after. The childminder ensures that the parents are kept fully informed about her provision and what she does with the children. This ensures they are aware of the children's development and the progress they are making. The childminders self-evaluation process is currently in its infancy. The childminder is able to clearly highlight her strengths and areas she wishes to improve upon. However, at the time of the inspection, the childminder hasn't gained the opinion of the parents regarding their views of her practice.

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and outcomes for children

Children happily explore the resources and the home, using a good range of different materials and resources, in a very safe, supportive and caring environment. Children receive plenty of attention, through the childminder listening and responding to them throughout their activities. Children show they feel very safe through confident and independent learning, making choices, helping themselves to toys and readily approaching the childminder if they need help or a cuddle. Steps taken to safeguard children include highly effective child protection and fire evacuation procedures, close and supportive supervision, for example, when moving around the home.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has detailed observations of all of the children in her care. She This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 ensures that she completes the next steps of learning and these are then used to plan the progress of the children's development. There is evidence to show the children have progressed with their development whilst being in the care of the childminder. However, the childminder has not recorded the children's developmental starting points, when they started in her care. As a result, the children's development is not fully met to meet their full potential.

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and outcomes for children

The children enjoy completing puzzles. The childminder builds the children's self esteem by the well thought out open ended questions she asks to make them think about what they are doing. She also ensures they learn about puzzles and problem solving by only stepping in if they are struggling to complete them. This ensures they learn through well thought out resources and activities. Children are taught about healthy eating through the questions the childminder asks them. Children are cared for in a hygienically clean home, which protects the children from cross infection and contamination. 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 1 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 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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