Childminder in Bexley

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Unique reference number EY372149 Inspection date 08/12/2008 Inspector Christine Lynne Hodge

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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 report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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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 May 2008. She lives with her partner and two children aged 10 and six years in a three bedroom house in Abbey Wood in the London Borough of Bexley. The whole of the downstairs is used for childminding. The third bedroom/office is available for children using the computer and the bathroom facilities are also on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years and is currently minding one child under five years on a part time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder successfully promotes many aspects of children's welfare, ensuring they are kept safe and secure. Relationships with children are well established and a close working partnership with parents ensures that they are kept well informed of their children's daily routines and developmental progress. Children can choose from a good range of resources, although limited planning and assessment means that not all areas of their learning and development are fully promoted. Although the childminder has not completed any formal procedure for self-evaluation she has identified several areas of her practice which she intends to develop.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, learning and develop requirements  continue to develop processes for tracking and assessing children's progress in order to ensure that planning is effective and includes parent's views and next steps in children's learning  ensure that all required documentation is in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage  continue to develop a system for self-evaluation

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provision

The childminder's home is sufficiently well organised to help children make choices and develop their independent skills. For example, children have opportunities to choose play resources and books and babies have space to be active and to crawl This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 around in. Flexible daily routines are organised around children's individual needs for sleeping, eating and playing and include time for indoor play and outings to the park. Overall, records, polices and procedures are used effectively to promote the welfare of children. However, limited use of observation and assessment, means that activity planning does not cover all six areas of children's learning and development. The childminder is committed to providing a flexible service that is fully inclusive for all families, to ensure the needs of both children and parents are met. Parents are made to feel welcome and receive good information about their

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provision

children's care, through daily contact sheets outlining babies individual care routines and their developmental progress.

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provision

Since the childminder's registration earlier this year, under the National Standards, she has attended several training courses and workshops. These include registration and first aid training, safeguarding, health and safety, disability and special needs awareness. She has also attended a briefing session on the Early Years Foundation Stage, however, this has not given her sufficient knowledge to be able to fully promote all of the learning and development requirements. She is very keen to continue to increase her childcare knowledge and practice by attending further training and although she has not completed a self-evaluation form, she has identified several courses she wishes to attend, together with several improvements she intends to make to her provision. These include more outdoor resources, updating her policies in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, increasing her knowledge of the six areas of learning and procedures for

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are supported in some areas of the their learning and development. Although the childminder has tracker books to monitor children's progress, she has limited knowledge on how to use them effectively, in order to plan across the six areas of learning and to plan for the next steps in children's learning. The childminder develops warm and close relationships with children and spends lots of time sitting and playing with them. Babies enjoy lots of cuddles and feel very much at home being carried around and sleeping on the childminder's back, in the style that reflects her cultural background. Daily play plans depend very much on babies individual routines and needs for sleeping and eating, but also include regular outings in the fresh air to the park. Babies are given good opportunities to develop their hand and eye coordination and their large motor skills in an environment which encourages them to crawl around and pull themselves up. They enjoy

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

exploring with activity toys that make lots of different noises and the childminder encourages their early language development by continually talking to them and making lots of different sounds for them to mimic. There is a suitable range of play resources for older children which can be accessed easily and include positive image books and toys. The childminder promotes children's self-esteem by giving lots of praise and encouragement and by reinforcing positive behaviour.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has some policies and procedures to ensure that children's welfare is well promoted. Her home is clean and well maintained with necessary safety precautions in place to keep children safe. The childminder demonstrates a good This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 understanding of healthy eating and has good procedures in place to prevent cross infection. She has a good understanding of Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and is very clear about her role and responsibility for safeguarding children. 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? 2 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: 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 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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