Childminder in Bromley

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Unique reference number EY370972 Inspection date 02/12/2008 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 June 2008. She lives with her partner and two children aged three and five years in a two bedroom maisonette in Abbey Wood, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The whole of the property is used for childminding, although the living room and children's bedroom are the main play areas. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play under supervision.

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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 three children under eight years and is currently minding one child in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a Btech Nursery Nursing qualification and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder's professional knowledge and experience in childcare ensures that children are cared for in a stimulating and inclusive environment, where they make excellent progress across all areas of learning and development. Children are provided with an extensive variety of well planned activities, both inside and outside the home. The setting effectively encourages children to make independent choices about their play. The childminder has very efficient systems in place for observation, assessment and planning and ensures this information is regularly shared with parents. The childminder has comprehensive policies and procedures which underpin all areas of her childminding practice and fully promote the welfare of children.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 continue to complete the self evaluation process

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provision

The childminder is committed to providing a service which is fully inclusive and meets the individual needs of all families. Comprehensive polices and procedures, which include thorough risk assessments and fire evacuation procedures, are used effectively to ensure that the welfare and safety of children is paramount. The childminder is very clear about her role and responsibility for safeguarding children. She provides children with a flexible daily routine of activities, which is tailored around their individual needs, abilities and routines. Her home is very well organised and offers children a warm and stimulating environment, in which they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are encouraged to be independent and make choices. Parents are extremely well supported and are made to feel welcome and very much involved in their children's learning and progress. They receive very good information about their children's

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provision

care, progress and development through daily contact books, verbal exchanges at the beginning and end of each day, telephone calls during the day and the sharing of observation, planning sheets and progress folders.

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provision

The childminder holds a Btech National Diploma in Nursery Nursing and has recently attended registration and first aid training, together with training on Safeguarding and the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is committed to keeping her childcare knowledge updated by attending further training organised by Greenwich Early Years. The Ofsted self-evaluation form is in the early stages of completion and the childminder has identified one or two improvements she wishes to make to her practice. She has systems in place for evaluating activities and also uses responses from parent questionnaires to identify any gaps in her provision.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are extremely well supported to ensure that they make good progress across all areas of their learning and development. The childminder uses observation and assessment very effectively to plan and implement a stimulating range of activities that help children to develop skills and knowledge across the six areas of learning. Weekly planning which is based on children's individual needs and interests, includes time for indoor and outdoor play. The childminder also organises regular outings to childminding support and toddler groups and to the Forest School, where children have excellent opportunities to socialise with their peers and learn about nature and the wider world. Children have access to an excellent range of age appropriate play resources, which include positive image books, dolls, puzzles and musical instruments. The childminder spends a lot of time interacting and talking to children to support their language and communication

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

skills. She encourages children's enjoyment of books by sitting with them and reading their favourite stories. Children are happy, confident and readily approach her for cuddles. The childminder encourages positive behaviour by giving children lots of praise and encouragement to promote their self-esteem. She helps children to develop their independence and self help skills. For example, babies are encouraged to feed themselves and make choices about their play. They enjoy exploring their surroundings and investigating with different activity toys. Children have good opportunities to develop their creativity and imaginations through various art and craft activities, dressing up and role play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's comprehensive policies and procedures ensure that children's welfare is fully promoted. Her home is clean and safe with all necessary safety measures in place to minimise risks and keep children safe. The childminder ensures that children are provided with healthy meals and snacks and has good procedures in place to prevent cross infection and to safeguard 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? 1 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? 1

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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? 1 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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