Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY233018 Inspection date 07/11/2011 Inspector Sandra Jeffrey

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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 2003. She lives with her husband and two children aged 15 and 13 years in the London Borough of Bromley. The whole of the childminders home may be used for childminding, except for the loft conversion. Currently children only use the ground floor, which includes toilet facilities. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a pet rabbit. The childminder is currently working towards a level 3 qualification in early years.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years of age, three of whom may be in the early years age group. There are currently four children in the early years age range on roll; one of whom was present during the inspection visit. The childminder also cares for older children. The childminder does not work on a Friday.

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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 effectively meets the needs of the children who attend and enables them to make good overall progress in their learning and development. Close, caring relationships are fostered, enabling children to feel safe and secure. The childminder recognises each child's individuality, ensuring that inclusive practice is successfully implemented. Generally suitable health and safety measures are in place and the setting is organized effectively in the main. The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and others involved in the care of the children, consequently children's continuity of care and learning is good. The childminder evaluates her practice and recognise her strengths and areas for improvement. As a result, she shows a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course. (Promoting good health) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 21/11/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further opportunities for children to increase their own independence and active learning skills in relation to self help skills. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children's well-being is safeguarded as a result of the childminders good understanding of her role in relation to child protection. She has all the necessary guidance in place and is clear of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns.

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the early years provision

Children play in a safe environment because the childminder successfully minimises potential hazards by conducting regular risk assessments within the home and before embarking on trips in the local community. Written records are kept of these risk assessments and updated as necessary to enable the childminder to review and evaluate the systems she has in place. For example, a toddler group the childminder visits has recently moved to a new venue and the childminder has ensured that she has reviewed the risk assessment accordingly. This promotes children's safety effectively.

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the early years provision

Good organisation and a suitable range of toys and resources, ensures that children play and rest in comfort and safety within the home. Effective safety precautions are in place including several safety gates, socket covers and harnesses on the highchair. Children also practise emergency evacuation drills to enable them to know what to do in the event of a real emergency.

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the early years provision

The home is welcoming and brightly decorated with a good selection of children's artwork and displays linked to the current autumn theme; this creates a homely environment where all feel truly welcome. The childminder enthusiastically dedicates her time to the children, in order to fully enhance their learning experiences. She evidently enjoys caring for children and is enthusiastic about meeting their needs and supporting their learning.

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the early years provision

The children's needs are successfully met, because the childminder works closely with parents to ensure she knows each child's likes and needs. Effective relationships have also been established with other providers responsible for the care of the children, which ensures continuity of care and learning.

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the early years provision

Recently completed questionnaires, viewed during the inspection process evidenced that parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides. Comments included: - 'she manages the children in a very professional but loving way - I know my children are happy and safe.' 'She is brilliant, friendly caring approachable and just what our son needs.' 'He is clearly happy with the activities and is always happy to be dropped off.'

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the early years provision

The childminder has efficient self-evaluation processes in place. She is continuously evaluating the service she provides and reviews and updates her polices and procedures; which effectively underpin her service, on a regular basis. As a commitment to her continued development, the childminder has recently embarked on a level 3 early years training programme. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children receive good levels of care and affection from the childminder who works hard to meet their needs. She is attentive to their personal requirements; gently wiping their nose when they have a cold; for example, ensuring she washes and sanitises her hands each time to prevent the spread of infection. This promotes the children's good health, as do the improved hand washing procedures in relation to a recommendation raised at the previous inspection.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has the required documentation in place to promote children's well-being; including consents for emergency medical treatment and medication. The childminder's first aid certificate has recently expired as the childminder was unable to access training as this was over subscribed. She has however, made reasonable efforts to ensure that this is rectified as soon as possible; including placing herself on a cancelation list and refreshing her knowledge by looking through her previous training notes and by looking on the internet for current recommendations and good practice.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop excellent skills for their futures with wholehearted support from the childminder. She skilfully uses regular opportunities to extend their learning and development and provides a constant dialogue to extend their exposure to new words. For example, when creating a space picture, the childminder talks to children about the different rockets and planets they are sticking on, expertly linking this creative activity to include mathematical language such as bigger and smaller. Children confidently identify colours and demonstrate their counting skills, and concentrate for good periods of time during such activities.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good opportunities to enjoy books, both in the childminders home and on regular trips to the library. They snuggle on the sofa with the childminder and listen intently to the story, interacting and demonstrating a good level of understanding and interest. They also have good opportunities to learn about the world around them, as they explore the changing seasons and learn about different cultures and beliefs. They have access to a good range of toys and resources that promote positive images of difference. They enjoy visits to local facilities and museums in London; where they have opportunities to socialise with other children and experience different routines. They have access to an excellent range of toys that help them develop skills for the future; including a child friendly digital camera, laptop and printer. They competently use the camera to take pictures of things that interest them, or of activities they are completing, and then

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and outcomes for children

print these off with the help of the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children are given good opportunities to develop healthy life styles. They have free flow access to the garden and enjoy playing on the ride on toys and large play equipment in the park. They are encouraged to make healthy choices in their food and are offered water and regular drinks of diluted squashed when they are thirsty. They know to wash their hands to remove germs and older children take part in innovative experiments to see how germs grow on bread, to help them understand the importance of good hygiene. Younger children cannot easily wash This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their own hands, however. Although a step is available for older children to use when washing their hands; this was not made available to the younger child present during the inspection visit. The childminder is aware of the need to encourage children's independence and self-help skills.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder monitors children learning and develop effectively and has good systems in place to share children's achievements with parents and other professionals involved in their care. Children are happy, stimulated and are developing well in relation to their starting points and abilities. They are confident, develop good relationships with others and receive good levels of praise and reassurance, which in turn, builds their levels of self-esteem.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures that the required records and documentation necessary to promote the children's well-being is efficiently maintained, following on from recommendations raised during the previous inspection. These improvements result in a setting that is very well organised overall. 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 3 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: 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 in the Early Years section of the report (Welfare of the children being cared for) 21/11/2011

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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 in the Early Years section of the report (Welfare of the children being cared for) 21/11/2011

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