Childminder in Bromley

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Unique reference number 136816 Inspection date 30/06/2009 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 1995. She lives with her husband and two children ages 17 and 14 years. They live in a house, situated in a residential road in West Wickham within walking distance of local shops, library and parks. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding, with one room designated as a playroom. Bathroom facilities are on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a qualified nursery nurse, a member of the National Childminding Association, Bromley Childminding Association and a member of the Bromley Mencap Childminding Network. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register, of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group. She is registered to care for six children under eight years old. She is currently caring for six children under eight years of whom four are in the early years age group. The childminder also cares for children over eight years.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding. The childminder provides an extremely safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for all children. She knows the children well and provides an extensive range of activities and opportunities that help to promote their individual learning and development. There are excellent systems in place to ensure daily communication with parents, which promotes consistency of care for the children. Regulatory records and records on children's individual progress and achievements are meticulously maintained and shared with parents. The childminder has confidently implemented the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS) and in doing so has been able to successfully evaluate her practice. The childminder has continued to develop her practice from her previous outstanding judgement through ongoing training. She has attended many relevant courses, including 'Inclusion, Every disabled child matters,' EYFS,

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

assessment, observation and planning and safeguarding children. This demonstrates an ongoing commitment to provide an excellent service for all children in her care.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the system for recording parents contributions to children's developmental records, including the information about their starting points This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder maintains comprehensive records, policies and procedures that she regularly updates to ensure they are current. Parents have access to all records and there is excellent partnership to ensure consistent care of the children. The childminder manages her time well, enabling children to enjoy a full programme of activities. A flexible approach also enables children's interests to be followed, for example when it snowed the activity plans changed to reflect children's interest and excitement with the snow. The daily routine always includes an outing and children's individual sleep and mealtime routines are adhered to, this promotes children's well being and helps them to feel secure.

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provision

The childminder completes a comprehensive risk assessment which includes assessment of the different outings she takes the children to. In addition she also completes a daily risk assessment and identifies the action to be taken to eliminate potential risks. Evacuation procedures are routinely practised, ensuring that children are familiar with the routine. The childminder takes effective steps to promote children's health. She works in partnership with parents to ensure children's individual needs are known and met.

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provision

The childminder uses self assessment to evaluate her provision; she seeks the views of both parents and children. The childminder works closely with other settings that deliver the EYFS. She obtains their planning to ensure consistency for the children and communicates between the schools and parents to ensure successful three way partnership. A daily contact book is used between the childminder and the parents, which enhances their communication.

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provision

The childminder provides a clean and safe environment where the spread of germs and infection are minimised because of the effective procedures in place. The childminder has an up to date first aid certificate and all appropriate medical information and consents from parents for the children in her care. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to safeguard the children in her care. Arrangements for safeguarding children are robust, safeguarding procedures are displayed, the childminder has updated her policy in line with latest guidance and attended training to ensure her knowledge is up to date.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident, active learners. They are very settled in a secure and inclusive environment, this enables them to make very good progress towards the early learning goals. An extensive range of toys and activities together with the interaction of the childminder achieves a good balance of adult-led and child- initiated activities. The childminder knows the children extremely well and they are clearly valued and nurtured. The childminder takes into account all the children's interests, ages and abilities when planning for them. Children access, within a flexible routine a wide range of resources. The routine for the younger children provides a comprehensive programme of activities that include outings to toddler This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 group, library and the park. Young children are familiar with the weekly routine, for example when going for their morning rest they say 'after we wake up and have

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

our lunch we are going to the library.' The childminder skilfully communicates with the children and effectively questions them to extend their vocabulary. In return the children are inquisitive and ask lots of questions demonstrating a keen interest in their activities. Children are very well behaved because the childminder provides a positive and caring approach. When they do something independently, for example managing to take of their own aprons, they eagerly tell the childminder who praises their efforts. The children are co-operative and understand what is expected. This also promotes their safety, for example when they sit up at the table they independently put their safety strap on. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements which enhances their self esteem. Children demonstrate a sense of belonging in the setting, this is fostered exceptionally well, their artwork and photographs are proudly displayed. The

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

childminder's excellent interaction and knowledge of how to promote children's learning means that children have fun whilst learning through play. Assessment records demonstrate children's progression in all areas. Good communication with parents keeps them up to date with their child's progress. Parents contribute to children's developmental records. The system could be improved to note parental contributions, including the information that is shared verbally about children's starting points. Children's health is promoted, as they routinely practise good hygiene routines such as hand washing. Children have direct access to the garden, where they enjoy various resources to promote their physical development and their knowledge and understanding of the world. Children learn about healthy eating, they grow their own strawberries and grow cress from seed, which they put in their sandwiches. The childminder provides meals and snacks in accordance

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

with parents' wishes, at snack time children ask for fruit and a drink of water. 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

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