Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22/10/2012 28/06/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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 develop confidence because the childminder offers them praise and encouragement for all their achievements.  Children experience a broad range of activities and experiences that support their learning and development well.  The childminder provides healthy meals, snacks and drinks for children according to their individual dietary requirements.  The childminder effectively implements comprehensive policies and procedures which promote children's well-being.  Children feel safe and secure with the childminder. She provides a caring and stimulating environment where children have familiar routines and are building good relationships.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not fully considered ways to support children in making independent choices from the additional activities and resources stored in boxes and cupboards.  Although the childminder is continually looking at ways to improve activities and experiences for children her self-evaluation does not accurately identify strengths and weaknesses to help her set challenging targets for improvement.

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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 sampled records and documentation relating to: children's progress and development; safeguarding; behaviour management and self-evaluation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children participating in activities and interacting with the childminder

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the daily routine and practice and discussed the organisation and managing of the childminding service with the childminder.  Parents' views were taken into account through letters, cards and e-mails

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1999. She lives with her husband and school age child in Bromley, Kent. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding with access to upstairs for sleeping. Children have access to an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently five children on roll of whom, two are within the early years age range. The childminder offers care to children up to the age of 11 years.

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Information about the setting

The childminder holds a level three qualification in childcare. She is available to walk or drive to local schools and pre-schools to take and collect children. Children accompany the childminder to the local parent and toddler group and other local amenities. The family has a pet cat.

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

 provide more accessibility to resources so they can be used, moved and combined in a variety of ways.

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

 develop an improved system for self-evaluation to identify strengths and areas to further develop.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of the seven areas of learning and provides a wide range of activities to promote these. The activities selected are suitable for the age of the children attending and the resources are in good condition. However, the childminder does not always encourage children to make free choice from the available resources, or make the majority of resources accessible. This results in many activities being selected by the adult and therefore a balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities is not always achieved.

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who attend

The childminder devotes her time to interacting with the children helping them to remain purposefully occupied and suitably challenged. As a result, they are enthusiastic learners who are able to concentrate on their activities. Children make good progress in their learning and development and acquire skills they need for their next stage of learning. The children demonstrate good communication skills. This is due to the childminder's good use of language and the different ways she prompts children to remember things. For example, the children show interest in using battery operated dinosaurs and are beginning to learn how to operate the controls as they remember the on button to enable it to work. They receive praise for remembering.

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who attend

Children use numbers and mathematical language throughout their play, due to the childminder's effective questions and statements. They acknowledge their age and are able to show how many that is on their fingers. They explore shape and size during activities such as completing puzzles. The written observations of children's play show the childminder's accurate understanding of their development and reflect ongoing progress. The childminder uses the 'Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)' guidance document to assess children's progress and ensure she is delivering stimulating play experiences for all children. The childminder records children's achievements in detailed profiles. These are readily available to parents and are shared regularly. A lot of verbal exchanges of information take place and details of children's experiences with the childminder are also shared using daily record books.

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

The childminder provides a calm, secure, welcoming environment where children are made to feel welcome and comfortable in her home. The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of attachment and places great emphasis on the settling- in process. This provides children with the opportunity to build trust in the childminder and build their self-esteem and confidence.

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

The childminder effectively promotes the good health of children. She maintains a current first aid certificate. She implements policies and procedures effectively to help promote children's welfare. As a result, she has robust systems for responding to sick or injured children. The childminder takes effective steps to prevent the spread of infection. The childminder ensures all the required records are accurately maintained and shared with parents.

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

Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. They have great fun helping the childminder plant sunflower seeds, vegetables and watch how they grow over time. The childminder uses the experience to talk about the benefits of healthy eating and, as a result, the children are motivated to try new and healthier foods. The relaxed, routine approach to snack times encourages children to understand the process of washing hands before eating and sitting at the table.

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

The childminder gets down to the children's level and engages in playful interactions with them. Children's relaxed behaviour shows they feel safe and secure with the childminder Safety is given high priority by the childminder who carries out thorough risk assessments and makes a record of her findings. She reviews the safety of her home on a daily basis and children are encouraged to help clear toys away to help maintain a safe play environment. Children enjoy their time with childminder and clearly benefit from the warm and close relationships they form.

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provision

The childminder has a good range of well-written policies to help her safeguard children. She has shared these with parents and made clear to them her role and responsibilities in protecting their children. For example, written consents are obtained from parents for aspects of care such as outings. The childminder has completed several training courses to extend her knowledge and understanding, including safeguarding. The childminder has a good understanding of the welfare requirements and maintains her regulatory paperwork well.

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provision

The childminder's systems to monitor the effectiveness of her provision are evolving. She shows a drive for improvement and routinely reflects on how well she plans for children's learning and development. The childminder has not yet fully developed a clear system of self-evaluation to help her evaluate all aspects of her provision and set challenging targets for improvement. The childminder is willing, motivated and conscientious and understands what she needs to provide for the children in her care. Overall, children benefit because regular discussions of their daily needs take place.

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provision

Parents confirm how happy children are in the childminder's care and that children are well looked after. Parents are familiar with their children's development and progress because they receive frequent verbal feedback and have good access to the records of development and progress. Parents are asked for a full range of information in order to inform the childminder of children's individual needs, and the childminder is aware of others who also care for children. The childminder understands the importance of working with others who care for the children. She has begun to plan how to prepare for completing the two-year checks and children's eventual attendance at nursery or school.

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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 137142 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 886728 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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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