Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/02/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children are happy and content and benefit from a bright and welcoming environment, where they can access the toys freely and direct their own play.  Children enjoy regular opportunities to develop their listening skills, for example when listening to stories and rhythmic patterns in songs and rhymes.  The childminder works in partnership with parents and other settings, sharing relevant information to help ensure children's needs are met.

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It is not yet good because

 Planning and assessment systems are not yet fully developed, in order to ensure planning is consistently tailored to children's next steps in their learning and development.  Systems for promoting children's health and self-care skills are not fully developed.

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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 inspection took place in the open plan ground floor rooms, with the Inspector - observing and talking to the childminder and children in attendance.

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Inspection activities

 The Inspector sampled records and documentation used to underpin the organisation of the setting; including those relating to children's development, safeguarding and the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Inspection activities

 The Inspector discussed risk assessments with the childminder and inspected the premises, including the garden and bathroom and sleeping facilities on the first floor.

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Inspection activities

 The Inspector took account of parents' views by reading recent parent evaluation forms.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her child in a house in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. Access to the premises is via two steps up to the house and parking facilities are available outside the premises. The childminder is situated in a quiet residential area, close to Orpington Hospital. There are parks, schools and public transport links nearby. The ground floor is the main area used for childminding. This contains an open plan living/dining room, kitchen and toilet facilities. Sleeping facilities are available on the first floor and there is also an enclosed garden. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children in the early years age group on roll, both of whom attend on a part time basis. The childminder is able to collect children from the local schools and

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Information about the setting

she visits toddler groups, the library and local parks and woods. There are no pets in the household.

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must:

 develop assessments of children's learning, monitor their progress and plan consistently for the next steps in their learning in line with expected levels of development, for example, by using the Development Matters guidance.

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

 strengthen systems to support children's understanding of the importance of managing their own hygiene and developing a healthy diet.

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who attend

Children benefit from playing in a bright and welcoming environment and are content in the care of the childminder. Children happily engage in a suitable range of activities, which help them make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. Play materials and equipment are easily accessible, well maintained and age appropriate. The childminder adds to these resources according to individual children's interests as expressed by the children and/or their parents. These considerations enable children to direct their own play, relevant to their individual interests.

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who attend

The childminder creates some purposeful learning opportunities with first-hand experiences such as baking and craft activities, for example. Although the childminder makes observations of the children at play, the activities she plans are not always effectively organised to ensure they are at the children's levels and abilities. As such, the planning is not always matched to the next steps in children's learning and they loose interest in these activities.

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who attend

Children's physical skills are developing well with the support of the childminder. Babies receive encouragement and reassurance when taking their first steps, for example. Older children run around and play in the garden and park, practising their kicking skills with footballs and using large outdoor play equipment. These physical experiences provide children with opportunities to develop control over their movements and bodies.

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who attend

Children enjoy opportunities to join in with nursery rhymes and simple songs. They have great fun playing with the musical instruments, enthusiastically shaking the bells and clackers and banging on the drums. The childminder encourages the children to listen to the different sounds each instrument makes, encouraging the children to identify if a high or low sound is created. Children extend these listening skills further, excitedly identifying sounds from outside, including aeroplanes and emergency response vehicles. These experiences help children to develop their early listening skills, which also develops their attention skills.

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who attend

Children enjoy opportunities to extend their literacy and language and communication skills appropriate to their age. The children have access to a varied range of age appropriate books and engage and listen well when the childminder reads to them. They competently turn over pages, looking for familiar pictures and eagerly ask for favourite stories to be read over again.

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who attend

Systems to support partnerships with parents and other settings children attend are well established. Parents receive daily information about their children's activities and experiences, both verbally and in writing. The childminder uses feedback from these other early years provisions, to help ensure continuity of care for the children. Parents are asked to complete evaluation forms every six months, to enable the childminder to gain their views of her service. The Inspector viewed these forms as part of the inspection process. These reflected positive comments about the childminder and the care she provides.

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

The childminder creates a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where children feel secure and safe. Children demonstrate their security in her care, as they respond positively to her interest and affections and seek cuddles spontaneously. The childminder is attentive to the children's individual needs. She quickly notices when they are becoming tired and in need of their comforters, for example.

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

The childminder has positive behaviour management systems in place. She praises and reassures children and is consistent in her approach. Minor disputes are appropriately rectified and children supported in their understanding of right and wrong. Therefore children know what acceptable behaviour is and feel safe and secure. Children are reminded to share and be kind to each other and to takes turns with favourite toys and activities. They have opportunities to play with other children when visiting local children facilities such as playgroups. These considerations help children develop social skills and self-confidence and learn about the world around them.

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

Children moving from one early years setting to another receive positive support from the childminder. She liaises with other carers and arranges for children to meet with friends from previous settings, thereby enabling friendships to continue.

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

The setting is clean and well maintained which promotes the children's good health. Systems for promoting children's understanding of the importance of developing healthy lifestyles are not always effective however. The childminder does not consistently ensure children's hands are washed before they eat for example. Neither does she routinely discuss the importance of hand-washing, in order to strengthen and deepen children's understanding.

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

The childminder ensures children's dietary needs are met in partnership with parents. She provides varied and balanced meals with snacks of biscuits and fresh fruit. The childminder ensures children's drinks are freely accessible, enabling them to drink when thirsty. The childminder does not consistently reinforce messages about healthy eating, in order to support children's understanding however. For example, by discussing healthy choices between a biscuit and a piece of fresh fruit for example.

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

Children play in a safe and secure setting as a result of the childminders effective risk assessments. Toys, equipment and furniture are well maintained and age appropriate and encourage children's independence. For example, the child size table and chair set and highchair for babies, enable children to feed themselves independently and in comfort.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements overall. As such, she demonstrates a sound understanding of her role and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children in her care. The childminder has implemented a written policy and procedure, which is provided to parents, in relation to child protection. In addition, local contact details are available in case of any concerns about a child's welfare. These arrangements help to safeguard children.

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provision

The childminder maintains a range of written documents, which are used to underpin the organisation of the setting. These include records relating to children's individual needs, medication and accident records.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a generally satisfactory understanding of her responsibilities in relation to meeting the learning and development requirements. Overall, she implements some successful educational experiences for the children, enabling them to make sound progress in their development and progression to the early learning goals. However, planning is not yet fully based on assessments of children's progress and tailored to the next steps in their learning based on guidance, such as Development Matters.

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provision

Overall the childminder's self-evaluation of the service she provides is useful in helping her to identify her strengths and weaknesses. This includes the views and contributions of the parents and is regularly updated. Thereby, the childminder is able to consider developments and set herself achievable self-challenges, in order to bring about improvements in the setting.

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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 EY449623 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 809702 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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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

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