Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY349460 Inspection date 23/03/2011 Inspector Debra Davey

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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 2007. She lives with her husband and three children aged two, five and nine years. They live in a house in Catford in the London borough of Lewisham. All areas of the property are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have pet rabbits and a hamster, and fish in an enclosed indoor tank.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight at any one time. There is currently one child attending in the early years age group. 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 outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has an organised approach with a strong commitment to her own professional development. This fully supports delivery of an exemplary programme within the Early years Foundation Stage framework. Children are kept safe and secure using thorough procedures and their learning is enhanced by the dedicated approach to meeting their individual needs. Partnerships with parents and other agencies are a key strength which fully supports children's progress. Regular self evaluation ensures that priorities for the future are identified, resulting in a provision that is exceptional in responding to all user needs.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 continuing to maintain the excellent level of service through ongoing training and professional development.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a professional background in teaching in the early years which is further supported by additional childminding training. This combined with her dedicated approach ensures that she is able to offer the highest quality care and learning. The quality of the service is greatly enhanced by her excellent understanding of all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. There are a detailed range of policies available to parents and updated on a regular basis. Children feel safe because they are involved in regular discussions about the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 emergency evacuation procedure, road safety and hygiene. The childminder has received additional training in safeguarding, behaviour management, child protection and health and safety which further supports this aim. The childminder is easily able to identify what she does well and her vision for the

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the early years provision

future. This has enabled her to drive improvement, for example, to her resources, to enable children to work independently and reflect positive images of culture and gender. The childminder is highly responsive to the needs of the parents and has developed effective partnerships through communication, for example, by regularly seeking their views. Parents are asked to complete regular evaluation forms and feedback offers high praise for the childminder and the range of suitably challenging activities she provides. Partnerships with children, parents and others fully support the high quality learning and development for the children. The childminder is confident to approach the local school to discuss the progress and activity planning for children attending. This approach to joint working ensures that children are making excellent progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very happy in the childminder's home due to her warm and friendly approach. They settle easily with the family and respond to the childminder because she makes every activity fun and children really enjoy themselves. As a result, they play co-operatively, behave very well and are supported in their learning as the childminder uses every opportunity to extend learning through play. The excellent range of planned and spontaneous activities means that children engage in purposeful learning opportunities which helps them to develop skills for the future. The play environment is accessible to the children so that they can respond and choose from the stimulating range of resources. They show exceptional high levels of engagement and are encouraged to make independent choices of indoor and outdoor play. Children enjoy a stimulating range of activities in the garden which is organised on different levels with some challenging climbing opportunities. They

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and outcomes for children

enjoy painting and drawing on the decking area and caring for the family rabbits. Planned activities are often adapted to follow the children's interest, for example, at the time of the inspection the role play area had been made into a vet's surgery because one of the rabbits had been taken to the vets that week. Such involvement of children in the planning of activities means that their opinions are highly valued. Outings to the local library and day trips to museums, zoos and aquariums provide additional learning opportunities for children to follow their own interests in the community in which they live. A wide range of creative activities are provided which fully supports outcomes for children and enables then to develop a positive disposition to learning. Messy play such as corn flour, painting and collage is encouraged and artwork is displayed imaginatively to enhance children's self esteem. They learn about sustainability

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and outcomes for children

through recycling and nature projects, growing in the garden and the use of wooden sustainable toys. The setting is fully inclusive and provides a range of pictures, play materials, dual language books and positive images of culture and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 disability. Health is promoted very well with attention given to a balanced healthy diet. Children know to wash their hands before preparing their snack and that you have to use 'lots and lots' of soap. They enjoy chopping their vegetables for salad and choosing their toppings for the pizza. Children show great interest in the wider world and this is fostered in the family home. There is a large map on the wall in the kitchen and a minded child can identify where 'Daddy is working in Cyprus' and identify the areas of the world where the family go on holiday. Children enjoy dressing up and are eager to show a book of photographs they have made with

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and outcomes for children

the childminder and they discuss their feelings that extends this activity further. Overall, children are nurtured by the dedicated and energetic approach of the childminder, resulting in a child-friendly setting where children have excellent experiences. 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 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 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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