Childminder in Surrey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY319459 Inspection date 21/02/2011 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 2006. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered for three children under eight years of whom three may be in the early years age group. There are currently five children on roll of whom one is in the early years age group. The childminder lives with her husband and nine-year-old daughter. The family live in a second floor flat of a purpose build block in Shortlands in the London borough of Bromley. The flat is within walking distance of local shops, parks, schools, library, and public transport links. The whole of the property is available for childminding. There is access to a communal garden for fully supervised play. The family keep two cats as pets. No children were present at the time of the inspection.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is providing a welcoming, comfortable home where most safety risks are minimised effectively and a suitable range of resources for meeting children's learning and development needs is available. The childminder demonstrates that she organises the setting so that routines are consistent and familiar, to promote children's welfare. She confirms that children are valued as individuals and their views and opinions sought, so as to drive improvement in accommodating their needs and wishes. Discussion with the childminder shows she has given due consideration to most requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and maintains continuous improvement through engaging the views of parents and carers and taking advantage of further professional training opportunities.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 implement an effective safeguarding children policy including the procedure to be followed should an allegation be made against the childminder or member of the household (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 07/03/2011

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further?

 ensure risks to children's safety are effectively minimised with particular regard to the bathroom window (Suitable premises, enviroment and equipment) 07/03/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 improve next steps planning, consolodating children's progress and development in their home setting.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory knowledge of safeguarding matters. She knows what to do if she is worried about a child, including making an appropriate referral should child protection concerns arise. However, the childminder has not considered the procedure to be followed should an allegation be made against herself or member of the household, so as to effectively safeguard children in these circumstances. Adult members of the household are appropriately vetted, ensuring their suitability. The childminder has recorded her risk assessment of the premises, including aspects checked on a regular basis. However, she has not established that the restricted opening catch to the bathroom window fails to to minimise the risk of children falling through the part open window. The childminder maintains a clean, comfortable and organised environment and suitable records, such as accident details and parental consent

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the early years provision

Discussion shows that the childminder values children's heritage, their nationalities and cultures, incorporating these into her provision through a range of activities, including cooking. The childminder confirms that she works with children so that they are included and experience a sense of belonging, embracing who they are so that they feel good about themselves and respect others' differences. The childminder provides resources such as books and stories that include positive images of disability awareness. Resources are well deployed, so that children have easy access to a variety and choice of toys and play materials of interest to them. There is no other agency involvement as the childminder has no children on roll with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children do not attend any other settings. Parents and carers are provided with written details about activities and care routines to keep them well informed. However, parents are not actively

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the early years provision

engaged in contributing to next steps planning, ensuring the childminder's provision of activities accurately reflect and consolidate children's learning in their home setting.

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the early years provision

The childminder has made a start with self-evaluation, thinking about how she wishes to improve the provision and promote better outcomes for children. She has ideas for embedding ambition, knows what she hopes to achieve but not evaluated how effective the plans are in underpinning best practice. The childminder is highly motivated, driving improvement through seeking support from early years advisors and taking advantage of further training opportunities. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Discussion and examination of children's progress records show that the childminder observes children from their starting points and notes their likes, interests and attainments. She uses practice guidance documents effectively, so as to plan a suitable range of activities and help children make progress in the setting. Children attend on a part-time basis and next steps planning does not incorporate or consolidate learning in the home setting, so as to ensure children make as much progress as possible towards the expectations of the early learning goals. Resources are well organised, enabling the childminder to target areas of learning. Children have choices of a variety of toys and play materials and are offered free play learning experiences. The childminder plans activities indoors and outdoors, so that children have a balanced programme with opportunities to go to the park and visit places of interest such as museums. Children's enjoyment and

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and outcomes for children

achievement in the setting is enhanced by opportunities to express their views, likes and interests through questionnaires. The childminder listens and responds to children's answers, such as their favourite colour, ensuring these are included when buying provisions, for example, buying a mixed box of coloured drinking straws so each child can choose their favourite colour.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates how she helps children adopt a healthy lifestyle, through talking about healthy eating and the importance of exercise to their health. She ensures children have plenty of opportunities to play outside including regular visits to the local park. The childminder helps children feel safe in the setting by building warm and trusting relationships. She says she provides children with opportunities to talk and express their feelings and learning experiences, such as crossing roads and practising emergency evacuation, so that they feel safe through knowing what to do in these situations. The childminder also says she encourages children to make a positive contribution by being kind and helpful towards others. Children help with menu planning, food preparation, setting and clearing the table after meals. Children can access resources reflecting diversity and take part in activities that are planned to help them appreciate and value each

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and outcomes for children

other's differences. Children are taught words, such as 'hello', in the different languages represented by those children on roll in the setting. The childminder plans a variety of play and social experiences to promote children's development across all six areas of learning, and to enable children to acquire skills for the future. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified for the Early Years Register in relation to Suitable premises, environment and equipment (Premises, environment & equipment) 07/03/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified for the Early Years Register in relation to Suitable premises, environment and equipment (Premises, environment & equipment) 07/03/2011

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