Kelly, Sharon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16/10/2012 01/12/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 4 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

 Children's personal, social and emotional needs are met well, because the childminder understands the importance of her role in promoting good relationships. This enables children to gain confidence and feel secure when leaving their parents.  The childminder is enthusiastic, patient and keen to provide good quality care and education for all the children.  Children have free access to a good range of resources. This enables children to make choices and become independent learners as they move around the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children do not regularly see number labels in the environment to develop their mathematical learning.  Children cannot move freely between indoors and outdoors to fully promote their physical development.

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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

 The inspector observed the childminder with two children in the lounge.

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Inspection activities

 Ongoing discussion with the childminder throughout the inspection gave the provider the opportunity to provide more evidence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at documentation including the childminder's self-evaluation, planning and development records.  The inspector viewed parents' written comments.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives with her husband, adult daughter and school age child in a house in Bickley, near Bromley, in Kent. The premises are close to local shops, a park and a main line station. The downstairs of the property is the main area used for childminding. There is a enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Currently, there are five children under eight years on roll; of these, three are in the early years age group. The childminder walks or drives to local schools and nurseries to take and collect children. She attends the library and meets other childminders for organised outings and activities.

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

 support children's physical development further by providing as much opportunity as possible for children to move freely between indoors and outdoors

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

 develop the environment to support children's learning in mathematics by providing number labels for children to use; for example by putting a number label on each bicycle and a corresponding number on each parking space.

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who attend

Children make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their individual starting points, because of the childminder's clear understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children make choices from a good range of activities around the room or from a photograph catalogue of resources, which reflect the seven areas of learning. Children build trusting relationships with the childminder who treats all children with respect and kindness. Children's physical development is generally encouraged through, music and movement and visits to the park. The lack of opportunity for children to move freely between indoors and outdoors does not fully promote their physical development. Children's vocabulary is within the developmental milestones for their age. Their language development is supported well, through conversations about what they are doing and how. The childminder introduces new words, such as names of colours and

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who attend

shapes as children competently use shape sorters and games. She repeats the names wherever possible and praises the children when they also do so correctly.

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who attend

The childminder is aware of how different groups of children learn and adapts activities accordingly. For example, she assists younger children when playing 'catch the bean bag', helping to build up confidence as they play together. Quality resources that encourage mathematical concepts are easily available, such as building bricks and dominoes. Counting is encouraged throughout the day, for example, children count how many bricks are left to make the tower taller. However, there are limited numbers as labels in the environment, to encourage children's skills in number identification and understanding of their purpose.

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who attend

The childminder dedicates her time to making sure children are well occupied and happy, whilst encouraging learning and sharing through the games she plays with them. Behaviour is good; children show an awareness of responsibility within the setting. They select play materials independently and enjoy praise when putting them away. The childminder gives children the extra time and support they need to master skills for the future, such as putting on their own shoes and learning how to use cutlery.

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who attend

Children visit the local library and park regularly. Recently they explored autumn leaves, looking for woodlice and spiders, and found conkers in their shells, which they loved. Overall, the childminder supports children's development well across the areas of learning; children are interested and motivated to learn.

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

Children are cared for in a loving and caring environment where they feel secure to explore the surroundings. The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of attachment and takes time to ensure settling-in processes are suited to each child's needs. She gains valuable information from parents on the uniqueness of each child which enables her to settle them in well. This helps develop the child's sense of belonging, self- esteem and confidence.

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

Children's health and well-being are given careful attention by the childminder who has a good understanding of healthy eating. She provides healthy options for snacks, such as chopped apple and banana and encourages new tastes and textures. The routine approach to meal times encourages children to understand the process of washing hands and sitting at the table. The childminder implements hygienic routines concerning the preparation of meals and at nappy changing times, therefore, protecting children's health. The childminder has a good understanding of first aid; therefore children are well protected in the event of an accident. Children enjoy healthy lifestyles. For example, they took part in fitness exercises, running races and other events at a sports day in the local park. The childminder reminds the children of the nutritious elements of food and why they need these, such as milk helping to teeth and bones healthy.

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

Children's safety and well-being is given high priority by the childminder. For example she completes written risk assessments and daily visual checks to review the safety of her home and outings. She puts safety measures in place, such as stair gates preventing children's unsupervised access to the kitchen and stairs. Children are actively encouraged to develop clear understandings of how to keep themselves safe. For example, as they walk along the pavement holding the buggy they are reminded of how to stay safe and how to cross safely at crossings. Regular fire practises are included in the routine so all children know what to do in an emergency. The childminder is in the process of completing safeguarding training to make sure her knowledge is up to date and has a well-written policy in place to ensure children are safeguarded whilst in her care. The trusting relationships the children have with the childminder reflect their sense of security.

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

The childminder supports children's understanding of the need to share and take turns and to respect each other's feelings. She is a good role model as she offers praise and thanks them for their efforts throughout the day. As a result, children are aware of their boundaries and expectations for good behaviour.

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provision

The childminder has good systems to monitor the effectiveness of her provision. She has completed a self-evaluation form, which successfully reflects on her practice. She has made improvements that enhance children's experiences, For example, she has produced a catalogue of toys to enable children to make choices in what they want to play with. The childminder values on-going training; she has a direct e-mail link to inform her when chosen local courses become available. The childminder is motivated and conscientious with an aspiration for continuous improvement.

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provision

Parents are involved in their child's learning as they receive verbal feedback and a daily diary to keep them informed of their activities. In addition they receive a review of their child's developmental stages, which invites them to feed back. Parental comments indicate they are very happy with the service provided. For example, one parent says 'I would one hundred percent recommend the childminder to anyone looking for childcare.' Therefore, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with other providers, such as nursery settings and pre-schools to provide continuity of care and meet children's individual needs.

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provision

The childminder fully understands the importance of safeguarding the well-being of children in her care and is aware of the child protection procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. She makes parents aware of her responsibilities in relation to reporting any concerns. The childminder understands the required ratios she must maintain and the type of events she must inform Ofsted about.

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provision

Overall, the childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. She has a secure knowledge of the characteristics of effective learning to support young children with their desire to investigate, concentrate and try out new ideas. She has a thorough understanding of planning experiences through a mixture of adult-led and child-initiated play and has developed good methods to monitor children's progress.

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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 EY100526 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 770447 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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

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