Childminder in Bromley

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Unique reference number EY152245 Inspection date 12/06/2009 Inspector Rebecca Hurst

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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 lives with her husband and son in Hayes in the London borough of Bromley. The childminder is close to local transport links and shops. The childminder was registered in 2006. All areas of the home are used for minding.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder may care for no more than four children under eight years; of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There is currently one child on roll and this child is in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of Mental Handicap (Mencap).

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is outstanding. The excellent knowledge of each child's individual needs ensures that the childminder promotes all aspects of the children's welfare and learning with great success. The children are safe and secure at all times in the care of the childminder. The partnership with parents and other agencies is a major strength and this helps to contribute significantly so that the needs of all of the children are being met. Children are making excellent progress, given their age, ability and their starting points. Regular self-evaluation by the childminder ensures that any priorities for future development are promptly identified and acted upon, which results in a service that is responsive to the needs of the parents.

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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 improve knowledge by attending training

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provision

The childminder works extremely well with parents and others. The childminder ensures that the parents are fully aware of her provision and has comprehensive policies and procedures in place to help safeguard children. All policies and procedures are regularly updated and reflect changes to legislation. The childminder ensures she gives parents daily feedback on how the children have been for the day. The childminder also takes photos of the children participating in various activities and outings. This allows parents to be a part of the children's day and to see what they are doing when they participate in outings. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder works extremely well with other agencies such as speech and language therapist and nurseries. The childminder works with the speech and language therapist to ensure the children's individual education plans are being

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provision

met and targets are being worked towards. The childminder will also on occasions attend the drop in sessions with the children at the Phoenix centre. The childminder also works with the children's nursery to ensure all of the children's needs are being met and progress and can be fed back to the parents.

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provision

The childminder self evaluates her provision well. The childminder is fully aware of what areas need improving and is working on these. The childminder works with other minders within Mencap to discuss any concerns and work issues and to look at the best practices to help with improvements. The childminder is proactive in undertaking further training with Bromley and Mencap, which further enhances her knowledge and understanding of caring for children and their development.

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provision

The childminder has an excellent range of resources and activities which enhances the children's learning of diversity and equal opportunities. Children learn about festivals and celebrations from around the world and from different religions from the nurseries they attend and drop in sessions.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are extremely happy and settled at the childminder's. This is due to the warmth and care the childminder provides to all children in her care. The childminder is proactive in ensuring the children are progressing with their development, by making detailed written assessments on all of the children in her care. These assessments are linked to the six areas of learning and included in the next steps to progress the children with their development. These assessments allow the childminder to maximise the children's potential in learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder plans her time well. Activities are flexible and the childminder ensures all activities are more than suitable for the stages of development of the children that are participating in them. The childminder works with the children's parents to ensure their wishes are taken into account when planning for outings. This ensures the children have a good balance of integrating with both children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and main stream children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's acquisition of independence skills is nurtured as children pick and choose which activities they would like to play with and the childminder teaches the children the importance of putting away finished activities before new ones come out.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are taught about the importance of personal hygiene throughout their time at the childminder's. The childminder ensures the children have their hands washed before and after meals and snacks. All meals are freshly prepared and there is water available in special bottles for the children at all times. All meals are healthy and provide an excellent balance of fresh fruit and vegetables.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder carries out comprehensive risk assessments and daily safety This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 checks. This ensures children are kept safe from harm. The childminder also has an excellent understanding of the importance of safeguarding children and child protection. This further enhances the safety and welfare of all children in her care. The childminder also carries out risk assessments on outings. This is completed in conjunction with Mencap to ensure all outings are suitable for the children that are attending them. 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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