Childminder in Bromley

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Unique reference number EY315861 Inspection date 22/04/2009 Inspector Elizabeth Ellen Mackey

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Type of setting Childminder 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. 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 2006. She lives with her husband and two children age 10 and seven years in Bromley, in the London Borough of Kent. Children have access to the downstairs of the property, upstairs bedrooms are used for sleep purposes only. There is a fully enclosed garden to the rear of the property for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently minding two children in the early years age group on an after school basis. The childminder lives close to local schools, toddler groups and transport. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and updates her practice through attending ongoing training. The childminder collects from Raglan Primary School and St Lukes Nursery.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children enjoy warm, confident relationships with the childminder and engage in a range of activities that promote their learning and development. The individuality of each child is recognised. The childminder works in partnership with parents, which promotes the children's care and learning. The childminder has a sound understanding of the children's individual needs and interests and their individuality is recognised. The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 use observations to assess children's progress and to plan for their next steps towards the early learning goals

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment (safeguarding and welfare) 24/04/2009  update knowledge and understanding of the requirements set out in regulations in relation to safeguarding children and update the policy in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) guidance (safeguarding and welfare) (also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register) 08/05/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Children's health, safety and well-being are well protected through the childminder's safe practice. The childminder has conducted a risk assessment of the setting and the hazards are minimised. The learning environment is organised so that children are closely supervised and within the sight or sound of the childminder at all times.

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provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents and ensures there is a daily exchange of information. Children's needs and any particular medical, cultural or religious needs are discussed with parents and recorded. The childminder has started to observe the children during their play. However, observations are not yet fully used in order to track their progress and plan their next steps in their learning.

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provision

The childminder supports the provision of an inclusive environment and promotes children’s self-esteem. She helps them learn how to share, and to respect similarities and differences. Children demonstrate a sense of belonging and are seen to be happy, confident and settled. The childminder has attended training on the Early Years Foundation Stage and her self-evaluation helps to identify the areas she needs to focus on to improve her practice.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Good procedures are in place to promote children's health and well-being. For example, children are encouraged in their hygiene routines and independently wash their hands when coming in from the garden or before eating. Children benefit from daily opportunities to develop their physical skills through accessing a good range of outdoor activities. Most policies are in place to underpin the childminder's practice, including a procedure for when children are unwell, however safeguarding procedures have not been updated in line with latest guidance and the childminder has not obtained parental permission to seek emergency medical treatment. Children are provided with nutritious home cooked food, they eat together, making it a social occasion and their dietary needs are met. Children are encouraged to enjoy outdoor play, to enjoy the fresh air and develop their physical skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Observations and awareness of children's progress enables the childminder to provide a suitable range of age appropriate activities and experiences; however, they are not fully used to plan the next steps for children's learning. Children have access to a wide range of resources and activities that are suitable for their age range. The learning environment is organised to enable children to self select resources independently, this promotes children's independence in the setting. The childminder provides a flexible planned programme of activities and has an understanding of the early learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder balances the needs of the children well. She engages in their play and helps them to develop their ideas, for example discussing ideas for making This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 craft models and providing additional resources. Children become focussed on their activity and excitedly tell the childminder they are making a shield. The childminder promotes children's learning through engaging with the children about their activity and asks questions to encourage children's thinking. She achieves a good balance of adult led and child initiated activities. Children are expressive and clearly able to make their needs known. The childminder promotes children's social skills through providing group activities, such as board games. Children play well together and alongside each other.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents and she gathers information from them to help children to progress in their development. She is developing ways to link in with the other provisions the children attend. The childminder plans a flexible programme of activities for the children and they also contribute their ideas.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children form positive relationships and demonstrate a sense of belonging in the setting. They enjoy their time after school, where they can relax and play. The childminder recognises the importance of children needing to feel secure and comfortable and being to make choices about how they spend their time. Her flexible, relaxed approach helps to provide a relaxed nurturing environment. 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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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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 in the Early Years Register 08/05/2009 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 in Early Years Register 08/05/2009

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