Childminder in Bromley

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Unique reference number EY295283 Inspection date 15/01/2009 Inspector Laura Brewer

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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 2004. She lives with her grown up daughter and she has two assistants who support her in the care of the children. The property is a house, situated in a residential area in Bromley, close by to local shops, schools and transport services.

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Description of the childminding

The whole of the house is available for minding purposes, except the second floor. The ground floor reception room is used as the main designated play room. Toilet facilities are provided on the ground floor. There is an enclosed garden for physical play opportunities. The family have no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for six children under eight years old. Currently the childminder cares for six children in the early years age group. All children attend on a either a part-time or out of school basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is qualified with the NVQ level 3 and holds a current first aid qualification.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is enthusiastic in her approach and provides a well operated service which meets children’s individual needs successfully. The childminder gets to know the children well and this supports her equal opportunities policy to enable children to pursue their interests and achieve in a bright and interesting environment. The good range of resources and activities together with the childminder's constant interaction support children's progress and learning. The childminder effectively reviews her provision through the completion of a self- evaluation, which clearly identifies strengths and areas for improvement and this has a positive impact on the quality of the provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the assessment systems to include children's initial starting points on entry to the provsion  ensure the fire blanket in the kitchen is correctly fitted according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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provision

The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to ensure continued improvement and to help her identify the individual care and welfare needs of all children. She has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and knows what she should do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She organises her home effectively to offer a fully inclusive environment and one in which children feel valued and very much regarded as a member of her family.

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provision

The childminder establishes very close links with parents/carers. She liaises with them closely on a daily basis to share children's daily achievements, individual care routines and learning needs. As a result, parents/carers are closely involved in their children's learning and development and have opportunities to share their own knowledge of their own child's individual needs.

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provision

The childminder has secure recording systems and detailed documentation is well maintained and presented in a professional manner. A number of polices and procedures are in place to support the childminder's work and to demonstrate clearly to parents the service that is provided.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are provided with excellent opportunities that enable them to make clear progress in their learning and development. They receive a warm, friendly welcome, into a child orientated home which helps them to feel safe and secure. Children have established close and warm relationships with the childminder and her assistants and are relaxed in the childminder's care. The effective organisation of the playroom toys allows children to independently self-select to fully promote their independence in making choices for their own play and learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder gets to know children extremely well and proactively includes them in the organisation of the setting, which helps them to take some ownership for their environment. For example, the older children have helped to develop the fire procedures and have written their own policy with pictorial signs to show how to evacuate the premises safely in the event of an emergency. Children participate in and thoroughly enjoy a wealth of activities and persist at chosen activities for good lengths of time. For example, whilst acting out simple scenes when using the role play home equipment and experimenting with the texture of the dough. The childminder uses her knowledge of the children to plan for their next stages of learning. She talks to parents about their individual needs and routines when they start the setting, however, limited information is gained about their starting points in relation to their developmental stages. Children's creations are proudly displayed

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

on the childminder's walls, giving them pride in their work and making them feel fully included.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder organises regular outings for children. For example, they regularly visit the park and have opportunities to develop an early interest in books whilst visiting the library. Children develop good hygiene routines and develop an understanding of healthy eating as they are given a range of nutritional meals and snacks. Overall, safety in the setting is good to ensure children are cared for in a safe environment. However, the fire blanket has not been fitted appropriately in order to enable it to be operated effectively in the event of an emergency.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder offers an inclusive environment where children with identified This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 needs are fully included. She has been fully committed to ensuring she is able to support all children in her care. For example, she has attended training in order to support children's identified needs to assist with their learning and development. Strong partnerships with parents have been established and both children's and parental views are valued in order to help improve the service. For example, the childminder has developed questionnaires for both parents and children to enable them to feedback their ideas and suggestions. This ensures that the childminder is effectively able to review her practices and strive for future development. 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? 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? 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 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 the last inspection.

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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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