Childminder in Bexley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY349840 Inspection date 27/04/2012 Inspector Carly Reigler

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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 2007. She lives with her husband, who is her assistant, and two children aged under eight in a three-bedroom house in Plumstead, in the London Borough of Greenwich. Local shops, schools and pre- schools are all close by. Children have use of the whole of the ground floor. There is a fully enclosed patio area and garden available for outside play. The family has a cat and some fish.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time, no more than two of whom may be in the early years age range. There are currently two children attending who are in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and attends local carer and toddler groups on a regular basis.

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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 well cared for in the security of the childminder's home. They benefit from close attention and are making good progress in their learning and development. They enjoy a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities, both indoors and outdoors. Overall, the childminder works well with parents to provide a productive two-way flow of information. She is keen to access training in a range of different areas and shows a good commitment to the continuous improvement of her childcare service.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems to enable parents to contribute to their child's learning and development record.

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the early years provision

The childminder fully understands her responsibility to safeguard children in her care. She implements effective policies and procedures to keep children safe at all times. She understands her duty to recognise and respond to any concerns and shares her safeguarding procedures with parents. She maintains detailed risk assessments for the premises, identifying possible hazards and taking steps to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 reduce these. As a result children are able to move around confidently and safely.

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the early years provision

The childminder is keen to continue to improve and maintain good practice. She receives support from the local authority early years coordinator and has met the recommendations from her last inspection. She reflects on her practice and can identify her strengths and areas for development. She has sent out questionnaires to parents to gain their feedback.

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the early years provision

The childminder knows the children well and this helps them to feel valued and to develop high levels of self-esteem. She provides and adapts activities that are easily accessible and enjoyed by all. Resources showing positive images of diversity, such as small world figures and books, are readily available and used by the children. The childminder's home is well-equipped with a good range of equipment and resources such as books, dolls, jigsaws and musical instruments. Further toys are sourced from a local book library and the toy library. Toys and equipment are easily accessible to children so that they can freely explore and investigate and express their curiosity.

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the early years provision

The childminder establishes good relationships with parents. She shares information with them through daily discussion and through her welcome pack of policies. She also shares her observations of their children's progress. However, parents are not encouraged to contribute to their children's records of progress to involve them further in their children's learning. She liaises with local schools and early years settings to promote a shared approach to children's care and learning and to help ensure good transitions for children.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has good strategies to help children learn how to keep safe without limiting their access to new and exciting things. For example, the youngest children develop the confidence to try new skills. They climb up onto a chair, knowing that the childminder is always close by to keep them safe.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing good personal hygiene habits. For example, they wash their hands before snacks and after using the toilet. Children's health and well- being is effectively promoted because the childminder provides them with a wide range of home-cooked meals and snacks. These include fresh fruit and vegetables served at every meal. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise and enjoy walking to local community groups, shops and the park. These activities also offer children the chance to experience different learning environments.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning to share and are caring towards each other. The childminder has a good knowledge of behaviour management and acts as a good role model because she is always calm and positive. She uses effective strategies such as removing a child from a situation or using distraction to minimise unwanted behaviour. She also makes good use of praise and encouragement. Children are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 happy to play together and call to the others to join in. They are learning to respect and understand the lifestyles of others. Resources such as a doll's house, books and pictures help children to understand the wider world and the people in it.

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and outcomes for children

Trips to local toddler groups offer children the opportunity to interact with their peers, develop social skills and use a wider range of toys and resources. The childminder knows the children well and responds to their interests. For example, she sets up dinosaurs in the sand pit because she knows that a child is developing an interest in these at home. She makes effective observations of children's progress and plans for their individual learning needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop good skills for the future. They develop mathematical ideas by participating in activities that use counting, volume and measuring skills. These include number games and songs, and baking. Music and dance provide opportunities for children to listen, use their imaginations and develop their coordination. They develop their use of technology as they learn to operate the push buttons and dials on electronic toys. Babies show a keen interest in their surroundings. They find out where things go and how things work as they fit shapes into a shape sorter. Children's play reflects the wider world. For example, role play resources are used by the children as they busy themselves preparing tea and toast, telling everyone what they are doing as they play. 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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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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