Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/09/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of safety for the children in her care and good systems are in place to enable the childminder to keep children safe from harm.  The childminder has high expectations for the children with their learning and development and they make good progress from when they first start.  The childminder carries out regular reviews of her practice and seeks the views of others to clearly identify areas that are key strengths and areas of improvement.  Children are happy and settled. They show good levels of independence and have developed a good relationship with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children learning to stand and walk are not given enough opportunities to do this through the choices of resources available.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 A set of parents were interviewed and their views taken into account.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled records and documentation relating to: children's progress and development; safeguarding and parent questionnaire responses.  Observations of the children took place

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and two school-aged children in a four-bedroom house in Bromley, Kent. The whole of the downstairs is used for childminding and the bedrooms are available for sleep times. The children have access to an enclosed rear garden. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There is currently one child on roll in the early years age group.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 help children to enhance their physical development by providing resources to support them in learning how to walk.

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who attend

The childminder plans individually for children enabling her to plan effectively to meet their learning needs. She plans and provides a good range of activities to enhance their learning and development. She tracks their progress well and uses this information for their next steps for learning. Consequently children are making good progress with their learning and development. The children are working comfortably within the age band that is expected of them. The childminder has good use of photographs to accompany her observations to show the good progress the children are making.

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who attend

The childminder continually talks to the children and explains to them about the routines. This allows the children to develop their communication skills during everyday play experiences. The children are making a good progress from their starting points due to the childminder's high expectations for their learning and development. The childminder finds out about the children during a settling-in period so she can plan toys they like, to aid this process. She records their likes and dislikes so that she is fully aware of what activities to provide to enhance their learning. The childminder works with the parents to find out what they are doing at home with the children to support their child's development. She also shares information on her practices with them. This provides good continuity of care for the children.

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who attend

The childminder effectively supports children in most areas of learning. For example, children enjoy exploring puzzle pieces and seeing how they can use their thumbs and fingers to pick up the pieces. The childminder encourages them to problem solve as they place the pieces into the correct holes. The childminder sets out the toys and resources so that the children can select them easily and safely. However, resources to promote the children's early walking skills are not readily available, which limits this aspect of their physical development. Overall, the childminder's planning provides challenge and interesting activities and experiences for the children, helping them to move forward in their learning.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children enjoy snuggling up with the childminder to gain reassurance from her. The childminder talks to the children about what she is doing as she prepares their bottles so that they are learning about the routine. She talks to the children about the importance of drinking their milk and the good eye contact aids the development of a supportive bond between them. This also effectively builds the children's self esteem and their confidence to play and explore whilst still having the childminder close at hand.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder talks to the children about risks and safety aspects in the home. Fire procedures are in place and the childminder has started to effectively teach the children about fire drills and what they need to do in an emergency. The childminder explains to the children, at a level they can understand, how to help keep themselves safe. For example, she explains why stair gates are kept closed to enable the children to start to learn about safety around the home. The childminder keeps the floor areas clear so the children can move around safely, which enhance their emerging physical skills.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder clearly promotes children's physical well-being. For example, she talks to the children about exercise and the effect it has on their bodies. For example, when babies are crawling around and start to get tired the childminder explains to them the effect the physical movement is having on their bodies. During meal times the children learn about healthy meals and the childminder works with the parents to provide healthy and nutritious meals to meet their dietary requirements.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. She takes time to explain to the children the differences between right and wrong. She also works with the parents to provide a consistent approach to behaviour management. As a result children are well behaved.

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provision

The childminder evaluates her practice well. For example, she keeps up to date with training and regularly assesses her practice to see what courses and training she would benefit from. The childminder works with other childminders and the local authority to assess her needs to and what she can change to benefit the care and welfare of the children. The childminder assesses her planning and observations to make sure she is meeting the children's individual needs and able to progress them towards the early learning goals.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and how to safeguard the children in her care. She shares detailed policies and procedures with the parents so they are aware of her legal obligations. Detailed risk assessments are in place for both the home and any outings the children participate in. This enables the children to play in a safe environment.

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provision

The childminder works well with the parents. She shares daily information with them through verbal feedback and contact books. The children also take home on a weekly basis a file with the creative work they have completed during the week. This enables the parents to see some of what the children have been doing. Parents feel they are supported by the childminder and their children have been making a good progress since they started in her care. The childminder has a clear understanding of the importance of working with other agencies that care for the children. Although currently children do not attend other settings, the childminder has a clear understanding of the importance of sharing information and providing continuity of care for the children.

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provision

The childminder works with results of her parental questionnaires to shape her provision. She is skilled in identifying her key strengths and the areas she is working on to promote improvement. The childminder has a good understanding of the two year check and the role she has to play to aid the children's learning and development. She is fully aware of liaising with the other agencies caring for the children, such as the health visitors, and sharing important information on the children's progress. The childminder is proactive in booking on courses to enhance her knowledge and practice further. The childminder is waiting to start courses to enhance her understanding of the two year check and child protection.

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provision

The childminder meets the learning and development requirements well. She assesses the children's learning and development and makes sure she is able to progress them with their learning. The childminder understands the need to plan to meet the children's individual needs in order to progress them across the seven areas of learning. The childminder uses current guidance materials to aid her tracking of the children's learning and development. This is so that she can make sure she identifies any gaps in learning and provide children with a broad range of activities to meet their learning needs.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442707 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 787668 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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