Childminder in Bromley

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Unique reference number EY361291 Inspection date 28/04/2009 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 has been registered since 2007. She lives with her husband and their two children in West Wickham, within the London Borough of Bromley. The whole of the home is available for childminding, with the exception of the main bedroom. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She may provide care for five children at any one time. She currently has three children in the early years age group on roll.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment. She works closely with parents to ensure children’s individual needs are known and met. Children enjoy a wide range of activities that promote their learning and development. Excellent measures are in place to ensure children's safety; these are underpinned by sound policies and procedures. The childminder strives to develop her practice through training and self-evaluation in the knowledge that it improves the provision for all children in her care.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a two-way flow of information between other early years providers and a system to incorporate parental contribution to children’s development records  extend the system for self-assessment to seek views and feedback from parents

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures. She has implemented a detailed policy in line with the current Local Safeguarding Children Board's procedures. She shares this with parents to ensure they are informed about her role and responsibilities for safeguarding the children in her care. Extensive risk assessments have been carried out to minimise the risks for children in the home and on outings. The ability of individual children is also considered when assessing risk to ensure specific needs are identified and all children can play safely. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has developed very good relationships with parents and they are well informed about their children's progress. Observation and development records are always available for parents to see, however there are no established systems in place for parents to contribute to them.

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provision

The childminder collects children from local schools. The childminder records significant events or messages from school. However, links have not been fully developed to ensure there is a two-way flow of information about the children's individual progress and development. The childminder is committed to developing her practice and regularly updates her knowledge and skills through training and self-evaluation. She welcomes feedback from parents and children, although this is not formalised as part of the childminders evaluation.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children flourish in the care of the childminder. They demonstrate a sense of belonging in this nurturing setting and clearly enjoy their time with the childminder. They enjoy a warm relationship with the childminder and there is a great sense of fun in the setting. The childminder makes competent observations within the six areas of learning, these are specific to the needs, interest and progress of the child. She knows the children very well and identifies their next steps for learning, ensuring they are supported with good quality activities and resources.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's language is very well promoted in the setting and they are encouraged to develop their ideas. Children take a pride in their achievements, they show and talk about the photographs that support the observations of their progress. For example, when showing photographs of the autumn collage they have made they talk about collecting the natural materials to make the pictures. This helps to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world. The childminder is very responsive to the children and asks meaningful questions to encourage them to think. For example, when making their own alphabet chart the childminder encourages them to sound the letter and to name words beginning with each letter. There is a consistent two-way communication between the children and the childminder. This provides opportunities to extend knowledge and understanding and their communication skills. Children also enjoy a wide range of craft activities,

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

they build models and make pictures and cards. One card, made by a child of seven years, was addressed to the childminder; it simply said 'I wish you could child mind me for ever'.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder takes very effective steps to promote children's health. She liaises with parents to ensure children's medical and health needs are known and all relevant consents are obtained. She maintains an up-to-date first aid certificate and has also attended training on epipen. Children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle through engaging in topics on healthy eating. They also contribute their ideas for healthy eating to the menu and enjoy cooking activities, such as baking fresh bread. This also promotes numeracy as they are measuring and counting ingredients. Children have daily opportunities to develop their physical This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 skills. They walk home from school and also access a wide range of resources in the garden. They enjoy local outings to the park, library and local childminding group. 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? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 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: 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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