Setting 510874

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 510874 Inspection date 17/04/2012 Inspector Sarah Morfett

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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 1999. She lives with her partner and five children who are aged between two and 21 years old. The family lives in Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and 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 four children at any one time, three of whom may be in the early years age group. When working with an assistant she may care for a total of six children under eight, three of whom may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding one child in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She walks/drives to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local parent and toddler group

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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

The childminder promotes children's welfare and learning successfully in a safe and secure environment. She has a secure knowledge of where children are in relation to their starting points. Children move forward at a good pace as activities are firmly based on their age and stage of development. Overall, good partnerships with parents are established and mean that children's individual needs are met effectively. The childminder demonstrates a strong capacity for continuous improvement; she attends regular training that has a positive impact on the care children receive.

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further?

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

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further?

 help parents to understand more about learning and teaching to enable them to more fully support their children's learning and development

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the early years provision

The childminder effectively promotes children's safety and welfare through her good practice. She has devised an effective risk assessment procedure that covers This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 all aspects of the home both inside and out. She regularly reviews this, notes any issues, the action taken, and signs it off when completed. This means that children are safe and secure in her care. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of a child at risk of harm. She has clear procedures to follow if she had a concern and has local safeguarding children board referral forms should she need these. Toys and resources are deployed effectively so that all ages of children can make choices about what they play with. As a result, children develop independence well.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes equality and diversity well, adapting activities to suit the age and ability of those attending. Children learn about people's similarities and differences through the range of resources that reflect diversity and by making cards and lanterns for celebrations of festivals from other cultures. As a result, children learn about the wider world. The childminder is keen to improve her skills and her knowledge. She places high importance on attending regular training to develop her understanding of childcare. For example, she has developed her understanding of special educational needs and/or disabilities. She evaluates her practice and has a good awareness of her strengths and areas for further development.

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the early years provision

The childminder shares her good range of policies and procedures with parents to help ensure they are fully aware of the service provided and the aims for their children. She shares information about the children's well-being daily, both through discussion and through the children's daily contact books where details of their well-being and achievements are noted. However, she does not help parents to understand more about learning and teaching to enable them to more fully support their children's development. Parents report that they are happy with the care their children receive. They particularly value the daily feedback about children's progress, well-being and the close relationship their have developed with the childminder and her family. This means they feel confident to leave their child secure in the knowledge that the child is safe and well cared for. Children only attend the childminder's setting; however, she has a positive attitude to making

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the early years provision

links with other professionals to support children's learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children are clearly happy and settled in the comfortable and relaxed atmosphere of the childminder's home. She makes them feel secure in her care because of the warm and friendly relationships they have developed. For example, she chats to a child as they play, responding to the young one's babbling and making conversation. She follows children's established routines, putting them down for a sleep at their regular time. The childminder is skilful in developing young children's language. She introduces new words such as 'splosh' when children are painting, indicating the noise the paint makes in the pot. She then draws their attention to the noise of the rain outside which sounds the same. She repeats words that the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children say, for example, when a child says 'more' the childminder says 'do you want more paint' and the child show that they do. The childminder repeats 'here is

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and outcomes for children

more for you' and helps them add more paint to the picture. This constant repetition of simple, familiar words means that children's vocabulary is extended well.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is well aware of children's abilities and where they are in relation to their starting points, which are recorded when they first start. She makes good observations of their achievements and progress in her contact book. She uses this information to plan and provide a good range of activities that help them to learn. This means that they are making good progress in relation to their capabilities.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and learn to make friendships as they play happily alongside the childminder's own children. They have good opportunities to explore and investigate. For example, they use felt pens to colour in confidently. They use age appropriate tools, such as paintbrushes, to paint a picture on the easel. They then move on to using their hands to investigate the texture of the paint. The childminder shows them how to make prints by placing their hands onto the paper. Children copy this repeatedly, showing enjoyment as they explore textures and learn how to make marks.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure as the childminder ensures her home is suitable for them to play in. There is a good range of equipment, such as gates, to prevent unsupervised access to the kitchen area. The childminder promotes even young children's understanding of their own safety by reminding them to 'be careful' as they move around. Children show that they are gaining an understanding of good hygiene as they hold their hands up when they are covered in paint. The childminder develops this by taking them to the bathroom and explaining what she is doing and why as they wash their hands. This kind of interaction means that children develop a good understanding of hygiene practice from a very young age. 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 3 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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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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