Childminder in Bromley

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Unique reference number EY309863 Inspection date 12/03/2009 Inspector Silvia Richardson

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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 was registered in 2005. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age group. There are currently six children on roll, of whom three are in the early years age group and three are aged between seven and 11 years. Children are cared for on a part-time and sessional basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and their three children aged five, seven and 12 years. They live in a ground floor maisonette in the London Borough of Bromley, close to shops, parks, library and public transport links. There is on-street parking available and easy disability access. All areas of the property are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have a pet rabbit. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The overall quality of the provision is outstanding. Children are thriving in the setting and making excellent progress towards the early learning goals, because the childminder is providing exceptional learning and development opportunities, embracing diversity and valuing the uniqueness of each child. Children are excited and eager to learn, because the schedule of activities provides a wealth of learning experiences both in the home and outside of the setting. The childminder creates an inclusive environment, enabling each child to grow and develop at their own pace. Children actively explore racial and cultural differences, helping them to develop positive attitudes and feel good about themselves. The childminder has made huge strides since the last inspection, conscientiously building on good practice, so that outcomes for children are outstanding.

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further?

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

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further?

 developing children's communication and independent learning opportunities, using visual images, such as 'picture exchange cards' (PECS) ensuring pictures, posters and labels are interactive at child-eye level, and mark-making resources are easily accessible, enhancing role-play experiences This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder is extremely well organised and manages available space very well, so that children enjoy freedom of movement and easy access to facilities and resources. Provision for the Early Years Foundation Stage is exceptional, because the childminder effectively builds on the principles of the uniqueness of each child, establishing positive relationships and creating an enabling learning environment. Activity planning embraces diversity and children's learning experiences are rich with practical play experiences incorporating different religious and cultural customs and festivals. Partnerships with parents are highly effective, because the childminder provides good quality information about the six areas of learning, including a DVD entitled 'play and learning together'. The childminder ensures parents are fully involved in all aspects of their children's welfare, learning and development, including observations and identifying learning priorities. Parents and

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provision

carers are encouraged to complete questionnaires which the childminder devised herself, to help her gauge parents levels of satisfaction with childminding arrangements. The childminder keeps in touch with parents when they are out, for example, sending text and photo messages of the children taking part in outdoor activities.

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provision

The childminder has effectively evaluated her provision, improving fire safety precautions and management of different age ranges of children, promoting their wellbeing. The childminder constantly strives to build on best practice and actively researches for resources to help her enhance children's play and learning experiences. The childminder proactively promotes equality and inclusion through adult led and child initiated activities and these experiences are having a beneficial impact for all the children. The childminder creates a safe and secure environment, using risk assessment effectively to minimise hazards. Children are safe and protected should safeguarding concerns arise, because the childminder keeps a separate folder of information dedicated to procedures for child protection. The childminder knows what to look out for and how to make an appropriate referral if worried about a child. Record keeping is very well organised and efficiently

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provision

managed, promoting accountability of the welfare needs of children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making exceptional progress towards the early learning goals, because they are actively engaged in a wealth of well planned activities tailored to their individual needs, interests and learning styles. The childminder takes every opportunity to introduce children to and develop their knowledge and understanding of differences, promoting positive and caring attitudes. The childminder researches and plans ahead for each month, providing topical activities that link to current affairs, religious and cultural festivals. She produces a calendar of events relating to activities the children take part in, so they can continue to relate to and talk about these. Pictures and posters are prominently displayed, providing parents and carers with exciting visual information, keeping them well informed. Children are also introduced to other languages and the childminder labels areas of the environment with written words, for example 'door' is labelled

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and written in French, Spanish and Turkish, valuing the languages of minded children and family members. Some displays, posters and labels are at adult eye- level, making them less interactive for the children and more difficult for them to see and enjoy.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The play and learning experiences offered across the six areas of learning, enhance and enrich children's lives. Children are highly motivated, actively explore and excitedly make new discoveries through provision of learning resources. They enjoy dressing up in an African costume and Spanish dress, play shops with role- play materials and use a wide variety of different tools when working with play dough. The childminder observes the children well, records and evaluates their achievements and plans effectively for the next steps in their learning. Assessment arrangements are helping children make excellent progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder continually reviews her systems, ensuring they effectively identify children's needs. She plans to introduce individual learning journals for each child, to support records of children's progress. Children's learning and development opportunities are incorporated into their daily routines,

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

so that they learn about being healthy and staying safe. Children understand the importance of good personal hygiene, such as hand washing and practise fire drills, so that they know what to do in case of emergency evacuation. Children are confident, very happy and settled, because they enjoy warm, caring, secure relationships with the childminder. 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 Ofted 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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