Childminder in Bexley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY367756 Inspection date 01/03/2012 Inspector Chris Hodge

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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 2008. She lives with her husband and two teenage children in a three-bedroom town house in Erith, in the London Borough of Bexley. The ground floor and first floor are used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children under the age of eight years at any one time, of these, three may be in the early years age group. There are currently two children in the early years age group on roll, one of whom is at school full time. The childminder has a relevant qualification and is currently working towards her Early Years Professional Status.

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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 make good progress in this inclusive, stimulating and well-organised home environment. The childminder provides an extensive selection of resources that support all children in their learning. Strong links with parents and other early years professionals ensure that children's individual needs are consistently met. The childminder has a good understanding of protecting children although during a recent period of having no children on roll she allowed her first aid certificate to expire. She has informal self-evaluation systems to assess her strengths and address weaknesses. She attends training courses to update her skills and shows a good capacity for 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 by 30th April 2012 (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 30/04/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further systems for self-evaluation to assess strengths and address weaknesses and target future improvements to enhance outcomes for children. 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 good understanding of child protection issues. She is fully aware of her role and responsibility for recording and reporting concerns in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. All adults living on the premises have been appropriately vetted and comprehensive risk assessments are completed on the premises and for outings. However, due to a recent period of having no children on roll the childminder has allowed her first aid certificate to lapse. This is a breach of requirements. Emergency evacuation procedures are practised with children and all required documentation is in place and is well maintained.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes very good use of the space within her home. An extensive range of very high quality resources and activities are extremely well deployed in the undercover area of the garden and in the lounge. They cover the six areas of learning and encourage children to make independent choices and to actively engage in their play. Both play areas are rich in labelling, pictures and educational posters that support children's learning. The childminder welcomes all children and families into her home and fully promotes inclusive practice. Children are encouraged to develop a sense of their own identity and culture through planned activities and by using play resources and books that reflect positive images of diversity.

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the early years provision

The childminder develops good relationships with parents and works in close partnership to ensure children's needs are met. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their children's learning through the use of daily contact books and progress folders. The childminder has developed links with other settings children attend and regularly shares information to provide continuity in their learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder is an experienced and qualified childcarer who continues to enhance her professional development by attending lots of training courses. For example, she has completed National Vocational Qualifications to levels 2, 3 and 4, a Foundation Degree in Early Years and is currently studying to gain her Early Years Professional Status. This commitment to training shows a good capacity for continuous improvement. The childminder reflects effectively on her practice although only on an informal basis and this remains an area for further development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder effectively supports children to be active and independent learners, helping them to make good progress across the six areas of learning. She observes children as they play and uses the information to effectively monitor their progress towards the early learning goals and to plan for their progress. Planning includes a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities, many of which This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 take place outdoors.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure because they develop close relationships with the childminder and take part in familiar routines. They enthusiastically engage in the wide range of well-planned outdoor and indoor activities on offer to them. The childminder spends a lot of time playing with children and talking to them to extend their language and thinking skills. Children confidently engage in conversations with adults and use language to express their thoughts and ideas. They enjoy looking at books, listening attentively and joining in with their favourite stories. They are confident in linking letters and sounds and can recognise and write their own names. They develop their mark making and early writing skills, using a varied range of resources.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very good at counting and recognising numbers out of sequence. They use mathematical language and are beginning to understand early subtraction through playing number games with the childminder. They develop their creativity and imaginations through using a wide range of art and craft activities, small world and role-play resources. They enjoy learning about the world around them through topics and themes celebrating different festivals, playing with positive image resources and on outings in the local community.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health and welfare is supported well by comprehensive policies and procedures. They play and eat in clean, bright surroundings and are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, they understand the importance of good personal hygiene routines, such as washing their hands after going to the toilet and before meal times. The childminder promotes healthy eating through discussion. She encourages children to eat a healthy balanced diet with fresh fruit snacks and water to drink through out the day. Children play outside in the fresh air on a daily basis and take part in regular physical activities in the garden and on trips to local playgrounds and parks. The childminder uses this time to teach children about road safety and stranger danger. She promotes positive behaviour by consistently praising and encouraging children's achievements and allowing them to develop good independent and social skills. As a result, children are

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and outcomes for children

happy, confident and well behaved as they develop skills to support their future learning. 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 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: 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 for the Early Years Register (Welfare of the children being cared for)( also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 30/04/2012

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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 for the Early Years Register (Welfare of the children being cared for) 30/04/2012

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