Childminder in BexleyOfsted inspection, 21 Nov 2011

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY244380 Inspection date 21/11/2011 Inspector Sarer Tarling

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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 registered in 2003. She lives with her husband and their four children aged 14, 13, six and five years. The family lives in a four bedroom house in Welling in the London borough of Bexley. The whole of the property is suitable to be used for childminding. However, minding generally takes place on the ground floor and the first floor bedrooms are only used for sleeping purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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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 to care for a maximum of four children under eight; of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group, and no more than one may be under one year at any one time. She is currently caring for one child in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds an NVQ level 2 qualification in Early Years Care and Education and is committed to training.

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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

Inclusive practice is paramount to the childminder who has an excellent knowledge of each child's individual needs, helping to ensure that all aspects of their welfare and learning are extremely well promoted. Children are making excellent progress, given their age, ability and their starting points. The childminder is highly committed to the ongoing improvement of the setting and continues to attend numerous training courses which help her to ensure her priorities for future development are identified and acted upon. This results in a service that is responsive to the needs of children and their parents.

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further?

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

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further?

 strengthening working relationships with other settings children attend in order to provide continuity in children's learning

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is very effectively safeguarded. Through regular training the childminder has an excellent understanding of her role in child protection, which she shares with parents through her clear written policy so they understand her This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 responsibilities. All adults in the home have completed suitability checks and the childminder ensures children are protected from all adults who enter the premises as they are not left alone with them. Records of risk assessments show the childminder is extremely safety conscious, thoroughly checking her home before children arrive and conducting a risk assessment of all areas and before embarking on outings. Children's safety is further assured as the childminder is fully prepared to deal with emergencies. She carries her mobile phone, children's contact details and a first aid kit with her at all times and ensures her first aid training is up-to-

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the early years provision

date. Well thought out emergency evacuation procedures are in place and are carried out on a regular basis with the children. Children enjoy high levels of independence as they choose from a wide range of good quality and accessible play resources. Children are extremely well supported by the childminder as she joins in their play. They keep busy and happy, benefiting from the high quality interaction with the childminder, who encourages an interest in different activities, such as matching, counting and learning their letter sounds. The childminder has a positive approach towards diversity and inclusion and children are effectively supported and included within all aspects of the provision. The childminder takes full account of children's differing capabilities, interests and home backgrounds and establishes a close rapport with parents, impacting significantly on children's welfare and learning. For example, by ensuring a child

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the early years provision

adheres to a vegetarian diet and by providing detailed written observations which support children's assessments and by involving parents in the planning of their child's future learning. Written references are highly complementary about the childminder's practice, saying she is kind and caring and offers excellent care and education. The childminder maintains all required documentation and implements a wide range of policies and procedures to promote children's safety and welfare and ensure the safe and efficient management of her setting. All records are shared with parents to ensure they are kept well informed. The childminder is passionate about minding and highly committed to maintaining her excellent standards through continual training to improve outcomes for the children. The childminder has met the recommendations made at her previous inspection and now draws on a range of sources to help evaluate her provision,

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the early years provision

such as feedback from the local authority, parents and the children themselves. Effective partnerships are in place which helps to ensure continuity and consistency of care. The childminder eases the transition into school by preparing the children using photographs of their new teachers and talking about all the wonderful things they will be doing. The childminder is looking at ways of developing her relationships further with others involved in the care and education of the children attending.

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and outcomes for children

Children settle quickly due to the warm and caring manner of the childminder. She is very attentive to their needs and children confidently explore the toys and environment showing they feel safe in the childminder's home. The childminder has a thorough understanding of each child's personality and stage of development, enabling her to plan activities that capture their interest and engage This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their minds. She provides a child-friendly environment, displaying photographs and samples of their work so children develop a strong sense of belonging. The childminder makes very effective use of resources to promote high quality outcomes for children. The childminder uses a broad spectrum of evidence to assess the progress the children are making which all link to the six areas of learning. Consequently, the childminder is able to see what areas she needs to

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and outcomes for children

work on with the children. She effectively supports and extends their play, and as result, children are making excellent progress and are well prepared for future learning. Children's uniqueness is valued. There are excellent opportunities for them to learn about the wider world, and to explore similarities and differences between people, through well planned play activities. For example, children carefully decorate cards and share a meal at Eid and they enjoy using the puppets and special needs figures to help re-tell favourite stories. The childminder encourages children to talk about what they are doing and introduces new vocabulary. Children use their imaginations during role-play, dressing up and playing in tents in the garden. They enjoy long walks to collect leaves, returning home to sort them and make autumn collages. Children learn how to plant, care for, and harvest potatoes and enjoy digging in the sand.

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and outcomes for children

Children are extremely responsive to the positive praise and encouragement the childminder offers and as a result are very well behaved. They learn how to share and take turns while playing board games and when taking turns on the phonics lap top. Children learn to keep themselves, and others safe, by helping to tidy away the toys and by practicing their road safety skills on the way to the park and by listening to the safety rules before embarking on a trip to 'The Magical Story Hunt' at the library. The childminder enables children to develop an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles. They effectively learn the importance of following good personal hygiene routines and as a result know when and why they should they wash their hands. Children have tremendous fun using their senses to explore mystery objects in the feely bag, prompting an excellent discussion about the benefits of dental hygiene.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks while catering for individual dietary requirements and children learn to weigh and measure as they prepare and cook their own pizza. They benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise for example, dancing and spinning as they play the musical instruments they have made and using pieces of material to create shapes in the air. 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 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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