Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY363682 Inspection date 05/01/2012 Inspector Elizabeth Mackey

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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 2007. She lives with her husband and two children aged 14 and 11 years. They live in a house in St Mary Cray, in the London Borough of Bromley. All areas of the home are used for childminding purposes. There is a back garden available for outdoor 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. A maximum of six children may attend at any one time. The childminder is currently minding four children, who are all the in the early years age group. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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 well-qualified and highly experienced childminder has a secure knowledge of the children, which enables her to effectively to meet their learning and welfare needs. Children thrive in the exceptionally well-organised setting, which enables them to make independent choices from an extensive variety of stimulating activities. Overall, partnerships are good and practice is exceptionally well supported through the excellent partnership with parents. The childminder is a reflective practitioner who shows a strong capacity to maintain continuous improvement in order to provide exceptionally high quality care for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 developing further the system for working in partnership with other early years settings children may attend.

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the early years provision

Children are exceptionally well protected because the childminder has a significant knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. The arrangements for safeguarding children are robust. The childminder implements a comprehensive range of polices and procedures to underpin her practice. She reviews these on a regular basis and in line with changes in guidance. The childminder conducts comprehensive risk assessments of all areas and keeps meticulous records of these. As a result, children confidently explore and learn in a secure and safe, yet This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 challenging indoor and outdoor environment. The childminder has made excellent progress since her last inspection. She undertakes ongoing, relevant early years training to enhance her skills. She evaluates her practice on an ongoing to continually improve the outcomes for children. This commitment results in

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the early years provision

excellent outcomes for children across all of their learning and development. There have been limited opportunities for the childminder to develop partnership working with other settings children attend. As a result, the childminder has not fully developed a system to promote strong partnership links.

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the early years provision

Children flourish from being cared for in an extremely enabling home environment, which is extremely welcoming. They play in a dedicated playroom, with an excellent range of activities and resources. These are attractively presented, easy for children to choose and in superb condition. The provider is taking well- considered steps to ensure resources and the environment is fully sustainable. Children are developing a great knowledge and understanding of diversity through the excellent range of resources that reflect many different cultures. The childminder actively promotes equality of opportunity in all aspects of her provision and she encourages children's understanding of difference extremely well. For example, forward planning for bilingual children includes discussions with parents about how the childminder can them help to settle. She identifies effective practice and resources to fully support children's emerging language. The childminder has

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the early years provision

completed a recognised signing course and uses signing and gesture to support communication highly effectively.

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the early years provision

The childminder respects and fully incorporates all children's individual needs in to the daily routines of the setting. For example, the planning to help children to settle is outstanding and promotes highly impressive partnership with parents. Parents are kept remarkably well informed, with the childminder providing consistent opportunities for parents to know how their child is developing and to contribute to their development records. These records detail the children's journey throughout their time at the setting and include beautiful photographs and pertinent observations. Parents also contribute to the childminder's monthly planning, which results in consistency and well-targeted aims for children's next steps. The childminder is an enthusiastic, highly reflective practitioner. She is highly productive in her aims for future development and committed to maintaining an outstanding service for all children and their families.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a nurturing, vibrant environment and strong and positive attachments with the childminder. They flourish and are very happy, confident and settled. Children's individual routines are respected and they receive excellent support in their learning and development. As a result they feel extremely safe and emotionally secure in the childminder's care. There is a strong emphasis on learning through play and a great sense of fun. Planning for each child stems from the childminder's observations of their interests, play, achievements and information from parents. Planned activities are accurately set at the appropriate This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 level for each child to ensure they have sufficient challenge and achieve at their own pace. The childminder displays children's work and photographs, which greatly enhances their sense of belonging and achievement.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder promotes children's communication and language extremely well. All children show a great interest in books and enjoy the excellent range of books available. Babies frequently babble and their emerging language is progressing rapidly. The childminder responds to all children's communication with interest and encouragement and children's communication skills are notably good. Observations show the childminder has skilfully tracked the changes, in partnership with parents, as children progress through the early leaning goals. Progress is reflected in children's achievement records and in future planning. The excellent range of creative materials enables children to be creative, as they enjoy making Mother's Day cards, an aquarium, and Rangoli mats for Diwali. Displays of children's work, photographs and educational posters, help create a bright, inclusive, child centred environment. Children benefit from an excellent range of modern technology toys,

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and outcomes for children

such as, telephones and programmable toys; a computer is available for school age children. This aids children's progress in communication and technology. Children show high levels of engagement with problem solving activities. For example, when using the electronic shape sorter they show determination to complete the task. They receive skilful support, which encourages their effort without removing the challenge. Children use their imaginations extremely well as they become engrossed in pretend play. They enjoy playing with the market stall, which is set out with a range of hats and scarves, in line with the winter activity theme.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from a wide range of enriching visits to help them learn about their immediate environment. They attend parks, playgroups, shops, nature trails, and the library. They also enjoy outings further afield, for example to the seaside, where reluctant children are encouraged to paddle in the sea. Children enthusiastically help the childminder to care for a rabbit. They learn to be gentle, treating animals with great care. Children learn about keeping safe as they practice road safety when out. When the childminder observes children to be unclear of the expectations, she sets up road safety activities for them in the garden. This enables children to practice initially in a safe environment. Children make healthy choices at mealtimes and they are aware of the importance of eating healthily. They engage in thought provoking activities that promote their understanding, such as cooking, planting vegetables and visiting an allotment. Children develop

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and outcomes for children

their physical skills through the extensive opportunities for playing outside and accessing resources for climbing, balancing and physical challenge, for example they go on nature trails. Children are also encouraged to make a positive contribution, learning to share and respect one another and the environment. Children's behaviour is exemplary and the positive behaviour management strategies in place enable children to take responsibility and acquire a significantly positive attitude to learning.

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and outcomes for children

Mealtimes are a social occasion with plenty of relaxed communication. Children practice excellent hygiene routines without prompting. Children are active, inquisitive learners and they confidently demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in this highly impressive environment. They clearly relish the positive experiences This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they have, which will enable them to develop the skills needed for their future success. 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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