Childminder in Bromley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY234292 Inspection date 03/04/2012 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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 her son aged 18 in Orpington, Kent. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children aged under eight years at any one time; of these, three children may be in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently no children on roll.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and how to safeguard the children in her care. Regular risk assessments take place to enable the home to be a safe environment for the children to play in. First aid and public liability insurance is in place. The childminder demonstrates how she will work with the children to understand the importance of sharing resources. She describes working with the parents with regards to children's behaviour management.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates how she works in partnerships with other agencies caring for the children. She shares information about the children's learning and development and works together with them to meet the children's individual needs. The childminder would provide daily feedback for the parents to promote the continuity of care for the children. The childminder evaluates her provision and is able to highlight areas which she feels are her strengths and areas she is currently working on.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates how she would teach the children about being healthy. She would prepare freshly cooked meals for the children dependant on their dietary requirements. The childminder also enables the children to have daily exercise with resources in her garden and trips out to local play areas. The childminder has worked on recommendations set at her previous inspection. She attends regular training and has recently completed a degree in early years. This demonstrates a sound capacity for her continuous improvement. The childminder is able to demonstrate how she would provide a sound range of resources to promote children's learning and development. She has a strong knowledge of planning and how to use the observation of children to provide activities that progress their learning and development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues 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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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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