Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY426470 Inspection date 01/11/2011 Inspector Claire Douglas

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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 lives with her partner and their two year old son in a three bedroom house in a residential area of Beckenham in the London borough of Bromley. The setting is close to shops, parks, schools and local transport links. The whole of the property is registered for childminding purposes but the main areas used are on the ground floor of the premises. There is a secure garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children aged under eight years at any one time, no more than two of them may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in this age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

Children attend for a variety of sessions. The setting supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. The setting receives support from the local authority through training and advice.

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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

The childminder successfully promotes most aspects of children's welfare and development. Children are safe and well cared for in her warm, inclusive home and warmly welcomed as part of the family. Good relationships with parents ensure that the childminder knows children well and provides the care and support they need. The childminder has begun to reflect on the service she provides, overall ensuring that priorities for development are identified and acted on, resulting in a provision that is responsive to the needs of the children she cares for and their families.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend children's creativity by providing further opportunities for exploration of their thoughts, ideas and feelings, for example, through a variety of imaginative and role play activities. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care, and effectively safeguards their welfare. She knows what steps to take if she has concerns about a child, and has completed child protection training. She keeps all of the required records that promote children's health, safety and well-being. Robust risk assessments ensure that children are safe in the home and when out and about. The childminder provides children with access to a good variety of quality age appropriate resources and play materials that generally support their play and learning; however, opportunities for developing imagination through role play are limited.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents to ensure she has a thorough understanding of each child's backgrounds and needs, so that equality and diversity is successfully promoted. Parents are warmly welcomed into the home and kept well informed through daily discussions and feedback, as well as having their own copy of the well written policies and procedures. Parents' comments show they are very happy with the service provided. They praise the routine followed, 'full of fun and variety, rest and learning'. They also state 'Our child loves all the food that is provided; she has introduced some new foods and provides a menu full of variety that is healthy too'. They also praise the childminder's behaviour management and encouragement of good behaviour.

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the early years provision

The childminder builds effective partnerships with other professionals where appropriate, for instance when attending other settings such as a local children's centre and has begun liaising with the local pre-school in preparation for the children to start next term. She values local training opportunities and endeavours to attend relevant courses to assist in evaluating her practice and develop her knowledge and skills. The childminder has begun to evaluate her service and effectively notes her strengths and weaknesses to provide an additional focus for improvement. Previous actions taken to improve the service have lead to improved outcomes for children, for instance, to ease the transition into pre-school, the childminder has introduced the children to a new activity group within the area, to provide them with further opportunities to develop their self confidence and communication language and literacy skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children show a very strong sense of belonging and security at the setting. They are familiar with the daily routine and expectations and are starting to demonstrate a clear understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe. They help pick up the toys as they are learning that otherwise someone might fall over them and they discuss why they need to walk along the pavement sensibly when out and about. They take part in regular fire practices that ensure they know what to do in an emergency. The very young children are extremely content and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 settled because their individual health, physical and dietary needs are met to an exceptional standard. Children learn to adopt good simple hygiene routines from an early age. They wash their hands before their snack or after a messy activity using the liquid soap and clean towels that help protect them from the risk of

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and outcomes for children

cross-infection. They learn the importance of cleaning their teeth and gain independence in managing their own personal hygiene. Children learn about the importance of healthy eating and making healthy choices from the excellent range of cooking and gardening activities the childminder plans. Children thoroughly enjoyed growing potatoes and pumpkins and visiting a local farm where they picked apples and sweet corn. Children eat extremely well, with an exciting menu of home cooked foods provided daily. Children spend a great deal of time outdoors relishing the opportunity to be physically active and enjoy fresh air. They enjoy walks to see the trains and trams, visits to the park to practise climbing and balancing skills or walking around the garden to check how their plants are growing.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop excellent relationships with the childminder and one another. The childminder dedicates her time to ensuring the children are well occupied and enjoy their time with her, whilst encouraging learning and sharing through the games she plays with them. Their behaviour is very good and they show an excellent awareness of responsibility within the setting. They show increasing levels of independence as they select their own resources and play materials and enjoy the praise they receive for putting items away when they have finished using them. The childminder ensures that children are given the time and support they need to master skills for the future, such as practising dressing skills and learning how to walk up and down the stairs safely in preparation for pre-school. Children take part in a wide variety of activities and experiences both in the home and through planned visits to groups, such as a messy play group and a music and

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and outcomes for children

movement group which they love. Their development is generally supported well across all areas of learning, and they are interested and motivated to learn. The childminder makes regular observations of their achievements and identifies the next steps for their learning in conjunction with the children's parents, linking individual targets for children to the activity planning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are keen to communicate and use language well to start conversations and express their ideas. They listen attentively to stories and enjoy reading books on their own and together before their nap time. Children use their problem solving skills to work out how to connect the magnetic trains or find where the puzzle pieces go. They explore the natural world when they plant seeds, care for them and watch them grow, then finally help prepare them for their lunch. The childminder help children to value diversity and to understand the world they live in, as open discussions about what they 'can see' are continuous when they are out in the community. The childminder helps children to learn to value different cultures and beliefs for example when they take time to share a new library book they have chosen. Children are beginning to use their imaginations as they play and particularly enjoy using the play cooker when the childminder is in the kitchen.

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and outcomes for children

However, resources to further promote their interest in role-play They enjoy adult- led craft activities such as making animal shaped biscuits, as well as helping themselves to tools and materials from the creative cupboard to stick and design according to their own ideas. Children benefit from a very well-balanced daily This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 routine; they are occupied and stimulated throughout the day. They thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. 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 1 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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