Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY346369 Inspection date 03/03/2011 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 has been registered since 2007. She lives with her husband and their three children, aged four, nine and eleven. The family live in a house in the Hayes area of Bromley, Kent. The property is situated within easy access of local amenities, such as shops, parks, schools and train station. The downstairs of the premises are used for childminding purposes. An enclosed garden is available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder may care for no more than five children under eight years; of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time. There are currently four children on roll and of these two are in the Early Years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification (NNEB). 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 happy, settled and thriving, because the childminder creates a highly safe and secure environment, where children are valued and supported to make the most of their abilities. The childminder helps the children to feel very comfortable whilst they attend the setting. Warm, positive and trusting relationships enable children to feel safe and secure. The childminder is always seeking to improve her learning opportunities, working towards the best possible outcomes for children. The childminder has a high capacity to maintain continuous improvement, because she seeks to improve her knowledge and understanding of children's early years through further education opportunities. The childminder works well with parents to evaluate her provision to ensure it is responsive for its users. Evaluation of fire drills and the planning isn't currently in place.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend children's learning by recording differentiation in the planning to bring about best outcomes for children  record the details in a fire log of any problems encountered and how they were resolved of any fire drills that are carried out  look at ways to record the evaluation of the activities in the planning to being about best outcomes for 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 excellent knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and how to safeguard children. Children's safety is paramount and the childminder is confident about her role and responsibilities with regard to child protection. Her safeguarding policy demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding and shows a systematic approach which both protects children and reassures parents. Children are kept safe and secure, due to clear, concise and comprehensive risk assessments for both the setting and for outings. Clear, concise and 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. However, these are not recorded as a result, it is not any actions needed to ensure

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the early years provision

the fire drills run smoothly are not assessed and changes made to the process.

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the early years provision

Children have great fun playing with the excellent range of high quality resources, including; dressing-up clothes from around the world, musical instruments from around the world, books, jigsaws and boy and girl dolls of different ethnicity. All activities are specially planned and adapted to meet children's individual needs. The childminder recognises that young bi-lingual children need time to observe, tune into a new language and try unfamiliar things.

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the early years provision

The childminder works well with other agencies such as the pre-schools the children are attending. The childminder mirrors what the activities the children are participating in at the pre-school which compliments their learning. The childminder uses a variety of methods to monitor and evaluate her service and practice, including: using the Ofsted self-evaluation form, drafting questionnaires for both parents and children and meeting with other childminders to ensure they are meeting the children's needs. The childminder works well with the parents to ensure they receive daily feedback on how well their children are doing whilst they attend her provision.

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and outcomes for children

Children happily explore and experiment, using an excellent range of different materials and resources which helps them to confidently practise and acquire new skills. Children receive plenty of attention, through the childminder listening and responding to them throughout their activities. Children show they feel 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 effective child protection and fire evacuation procedures, close and supportive supervision, for example, when moving around the home. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder's planning has detailed learning intentions in place to ensure the developmental needs of the children are being meet. However, their are missed opportunities to fully enhance the children's learning as they are not fully evaluate

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and outcomes for children

to ensure the learning intentions were met and that the activities were a success. Differentiation is also currently not recorded to show how the childminder ensures all needs of the children are being within the activities being provided. The children have detailed observations carried out on them and the next steps are fully completed to show how the childminder is progressing them with their learning and development. The children are making good progress from their starting points.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is highly skilled in using open ended questions to enhance the children's learning. As a result all children are attaining very well. Children are developing excellent skills for the future through support in using a wide range of learning resources, such as pre-programmable toys and a varied selection of educational posters and books. This greatly enhances the children's learning in all areas. Children help the childminder in the garden growing vegetables and preparing them and then eating them for their meals. They are thriving in the childminders care due to the healthy and nutritious meals the childminder prepares for them. Good procedures are in place to ensure the children are protected from cross infection and contamination. The childminder is calm with the children and talks to them about the importance of sharing. Given the children's ages and stages of development they are well behaved.

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and outcomes for children

Children thoroughly enjoy creative activities which the childminder ensures meet their needs and which are fun and enjoyable. This ensures the children are able to learn from these experiences. Children enjoy making their own meals and snacks, such as pizzas and biscuits. This teaches the children about the ingredients and what goes into their meals, whilst also making it educational for them by weighing out ingredients and talking about what goes into their food. 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 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 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 1

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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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