Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY430467 Inspection date 06/02/2012 Inspector Rebecca Hurst

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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 2011. She lives with her husband and two children, aged four and nine. She lives in Petts Wood. The childminder lives close to local transport links, schools, nurseries and shops.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder may care for no more than five children under eight years; of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. There are currently four children all of which are in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has a pet tortoise. A fully enclosed garden is available for the children to use.

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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

Children are happy and settled because the childminder creates a stimulating, safe and secure environment. Children are valued and supported to make the most of their abilities, making good progress. Written assessments of the children are generally in place. The childminder evaluates her provision well and seeks to improve the learning opportunities provided, working towards the best possible outcomes for children. As a result, the childminder has a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 enhance the evaluation of written assessments and use these to inform the planning of activities to enhance further the learning and development of the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and how to safeguard the children whilst in her care. Comprehensive risk assessments are in place for all outings and around the home, leading to a safe learning environment. Regular fire drills also take place and are evaluated to enable all of the children to be aware of what to do in the event of an emergency. On outings, the childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 has a key ring that states she is a childminder and a person to contact in an emergency. This enables the children to feel safe and to be safeguarded whilst out. All policies and procedures are shared with the parents so they are aware of what the childminder's legal obligations are. This further enhances the children's safety and well-being.

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the early years provision

Resources are set up to allow the children to have easy access to them at all times. Resources are of a good quality and the good use of them can be linked to the good learning outcomes for the children. Equality and diversity is taught well to the children and aids their understanding of the wider world around them. Well planned activities in conjunction with the school enable the children to enhance their learning and understanding of different festivals and celebrations from around the world. Recent training the childminder has attended includes first aid and food hygiene. The childminder is proactive in booking on further courses to enhance her knowledge.

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the early years provision

The childminder evaluates her provision well. She is clearly able to highlight her strengths and what areas she wishes to work upon. The childminder works with the parents using their suggestions to shape her provision. The childminder works well with the parents and regularly shares information with them regarding the children's learning and development. When children first start, the childminder completes a settling in developmental report which allows the parents to see how the children are progressing. The childminder works well with the teachers at the local school the children attend. They share information and the childminder works alongside the activities the children participate in at school extending their learning further on different topics. This enhances the children's learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children have a good sense of belonging and they are very settled and happy in the childminder's care. Children's self esteem and confidence levels are nurtured and boosted by the strong relationships they have built with the childminder. They like to snuggle up with the childminder and gain reassurance from her, throughout the day. The children enjoy a good range of activities that promote learning across all areas of development. Resources are well deployed so the younger children are not able to access resources that are suitable for older children. Children feel safe as a result of good supervision throughout the day and the constant reassurance during their play.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has good plans in place which are linked to all six areas of learning. The childminder plans activities to enhance their learning and development, to complement what older children learn at school. Well written observations are in place for the younger children. The childminder has just started to evaluate these and currently they do not fully inform the planning of activities for the younger children. The childminder carries out developmental reports on the children in her care, which enables the parents to see the good progress the children are making from when they first started in her care. The childminder is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 skilled in making sure the activities promote children's development in all six areas of learning and offer sufficient challenge to them and help them to gain skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

The children play in a hygienic, clean home and are protected from cross infection and contamination through the good hygiene procedures that are in place. The childminder talks to the babies whilst she cleans their hands before they have meals, so they can get to understand the importance of hand washing. Babies are fed their bottles whilst being held by the childminder who talks to them throughout, giving constant eye contact. This teaches the children about facial expressions and further builds their confidence. The childminder prepares freshly cooked meals for all children and works well with the parents to meet the babies' weaning needs and children's special dietary requirements. Children thrive in the care of the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. She takes time to talk to the children about the importance of sharing and given the children's ages and stages of development, they behave well. The children's learning is enhanced, as the childminder continually talks to them throughout their play, so they can enhance their language skills. This also develops their skills for the future. The childminder sits with the babies and encourages them to play with pre-programmable resources. They enjoy pushing different buttons to make lights flash on resources and for balls to pop into the air. The babies show great delight when the childminder sings nursery rhymes to them and follows the puppets she uses when singing. The children squeal with delight when the childminder uses their favourite puppet to sing songs with. 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 2 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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