Childminder in Bromley

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Unique reference number EY302748 Inspection date 23/01/2009 Inspector Denys Rasmussen

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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 was registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and two children in a house in Penge close to local shops and schools.

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Description of the childminding

The ground floor mainly is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. There are currently five children on roll.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's welfare is protected well because of the childminder's effective practice. Children's learning and development are supported, although systems to bring together assessment and planning are in their infancy. The childminder's strong partnership with parents ensures she knows the children well and provides an inclusive service by effectively meeting their needs. Systems for self-evaluation are currently being developed. However, the childminder is beginning to reflect upon her practice and has made improvements since the last inspection.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop self-evaluation systems to assess how well the provision meets the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements.  continue to develop assessment and planning systems.

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provision

Effective risk assessment is completed, enabling the childminder to put measures in place to safeguard children both indoors and on outings. All the required documentation is well maintained and valuable procedures are in place to protect children's welfare.

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provision

The childminder is beginning to self-evaluate and has planned to attend training to support her understanding of how best to do this. She has made improvements since her last inspection and has improved her knowledge base by attending relevant training. For example, a course in healthy eating, first aid, child protection, child development, observation and planning. She has also updated all her policies and renewed and updated all the relevant permissions from parents. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder fosters good relationships with the parents and has a flexible settling in procedure which ensures children settle well. She ensures she understands the children's starting points and has ongoing dialogue with the parents. This enables her to meet the children's needs and provide consistency in care. Parents commented that the childminder is approachable, organised and

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provision

efficient; on her excellent rapport with the children and that they trust her and know their children are safe.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is striving to better understand the Early Years Foundation Stage by referring to the cards in the resource pack to support her practice. Children's learning is supported because they enjoy a wide variety of activities and experiences that help them make progress in their development. Children have access to a good supply of toys and resources which are arranged to allow them to select for themselves according to their age and stage of development. The childminder supports the children to dance and sing because this is what they particularly enjoy presently. She complements what the children have been learning at school by taking them to the library to find books that will help them with their homework.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is developing her assessment and planning systems to enable her to extend the children's learning. However, she knows the children well and through perceptive observations and discussion with parents she includes activities the children particularly enjoy and that support their development. For example, she took the children on an outing to an airport because a child that was soon to go on holiday had never flown before. Children receive appropriate praise and encouragement for effort and achievement, which helps boost their self-esteem. Children play and learn in a friendly and welcoming family environment where they are happy, settled and confident in the care of their childminder.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder encourages a healthy lifestyle by offering the children nutritious well-balanced snacks and ensuring fresh air and exercise are part of their daily routine. The children learn about their own safety as they use safe routines to cross roads and travel outdoors. Children's health is protected because the childminder has an effective sick child policy and has hygienic daily routines that prevent cross-contamination. Children with English as a second language are well supported with close liaison with the parents. The childminder values the child's first language and is endeavouring to learn it with support from the parents. Bilingual books and nursery rhyme tapes in the child's first language support the child's communication skills. 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? 2 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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