Childminder 137086

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20/03/2013 10/09/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 3 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 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 The childminder has developed positive relationships with children enabling them to feel confident in their surroundings.  Children's good health is promoted because they receive healthy balanced meals and snacks.  The childminder uses clear boundaries for children to develop a good understanding of their behaviour, which is good.

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It is not yet good because

 observations are not used effectively to plan for the next steps in children's learning  reading materials are not readily available in order to promote children's growing interest in books  the childminder has not fully developed systems for monitoring her service in order to identify strengths and priorities for improvements.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.  The inspector observed two children in the early years during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of children's individual profiles, and a selection of relevant paperwork.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives with her husband and adult daughter in Bromley, Kent located close to parks, schools and local transport links. The whole ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for three children in the early years age group. The childminder collects children from local schools and attends stay and play groups with younger children.

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must:

 use observations to plan relevant learning experiences for children's next steps in all areas of learning to enable them to make better progress.

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

 make reading materials more accessible for children so they can make their own choices, which will promote their reading skills and develop their interest in books

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

 devise and implement a thorough self-evaluation process, which includes the views of parents and children, to identify strengths and areas for development.

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who attend

The childminder has a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She provides a suitable range of experiences for children and plans and provides activities, taking into account their individual interests. The childminder makes observations of children's achievements. However, she does not use the information gained to enable her to assess children's progress and to plan for children's next steps in all areas of learning. As a result, opportunities for children to extend their knowledge and skills are not fully effective. The childminder obtains information from parents about children's starting points to help her to meet their individual needs. The childminder shares verbal information with parents about their child's day. She informs them about their children's progress and encourages parents to share information about their children's learn at home.

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who attend

Children are making steady progress in their learning and development. This means that they are achieving at least what is expected of them and they are becoming prepared for school. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She encourages children to name the different types of vehicles they have brought from home to play with. They talk to her excitedly about their favourite cars. Children are beginning to recognise letters in print and attempt to write letters of the alphabet. Children enjoy listening to stories told by the childminder. However books are not readily available to encourage children to make their own choices and promote their interest in stories and early reading. Children are beginning to learn the names of numbers, and the childminder extends their mathematical understanding. For example, she encourages them to count how many fishes they have caught while playing a game.

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

Children are very settled in the childminder's care. They enjoy their time with her and have strong attachments with the childminder and her family. The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's likes and dislikes and daily routines to help ensure children's care needs are fully met. The childminder knows the children extremely well. She divides her time to give each child an opportunity to talk about their time at other early years settings. This helps to build their self-esteem and make them feel special. Children behave very well in response to the childminder's praise and encouragement about their achievements. Children play well together and are learning to share toys. For example they happily sit together to choose their favourite cars from a range of vehicles to use with a garage.

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

Children are learning the benefits of good hygiene practice through their daily routine. They are independent in their personal care. The childminder helps children to learn the importance of adopting healthy eating habits through providing nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder provides good opportunities for children learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy regular outings and walk to and from school. They visit local parks to play football and cricket and use climbing frames and swings. Children enjoy the use of slides, tunnels, pedal cars and ball games in the childminder's garden. The childminder provides good support for children's move to other early years settings and school. For example, as children become older, the childminder provides more adult led activities and opportunities for children to practise reading, writing and dressing themselves. The childminder provides a well-resourced home environment that is

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

organised to promote independence and meet children's individual needs. Children's understanding about how to keep themselves safe is reinforced through practising regular fire drills.

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provision

The childminder has sound understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder has attended training in how to safeguard children's welfare. She knows what steps to take if any situation gives her cause for concern. As a result, she has secure knowledge of how to protect children effectively. All required policies and procedures are in place and are available to parents. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure children are safe in her home and on outings.

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provision

The childminder has considered areas of practice that require improvement and is currently renewing her first aid certificate. She is keen to extend her knowledge of the revised Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage through further training. The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection. However, the childminder has not yet considered methods of monitoring and evaluating her provision. This means she is unable to fully identify the priorities for improvement and how she can improve the provision for children.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are sound. The childminder communicates verbally with parents regarding children's welfare and experiences on a daily basis. She shares information on activities children take part in during the day. However, the childminder has not sought the opinions of parents to inform practice further and to encourage them to express their views on her service. The childminder has built suitable links with other early years provision where her minded children attend to support and extend their learning 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 action. 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 137086 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 813894 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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