Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26/03/2013 30/09/2009

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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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 The childminder spends time talking, reading and explaining everyday situations to the children. As a result, children's vocabulary is in line with the developmental stage for their age.  The childminder has developed positive relationships with children enabling them to feel confident in their surroundings.  The provision is well organised, and the childminder uses a suitable range of procedures and documentation to help ensure children keep safe and well while in the childminder's care.

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It is not yet good because

 the childminder has not fully implemented the progress check for the children who are aged between two and three years. This has an impact on how well the childminder is able to plan to support them to make progress in their learning and development  observations and assessments of children's learning lack detail to enable the childminder to accurately identify and plan for the next steps in each child's learning  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 observed children interacting with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation including policies and procedures and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents who provided written feedback for this inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her husband and two children in Petts Wood, Bromley, 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 family has two dogs. 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:

 improve systems for observations and assessments in order to understand children's level of achievement, interests and learning styles, and to plan relevant learning experiences for children's next steps of learning

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must:

 review the progress of children aged between two and three years and provide a written summary of their development in the prime areas and share this with their parents.

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

 develop the use of thorough self-evaluation to more consistently identify weaknesses, and prioritise and plan for future improvements that support children's achievements.

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who attend

Children are making steady progress in their learning and development, given their starting points and capabilities. The childminder has satisfactory understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The quality of her teaching is satisfactory. Consequently children enjoy a suitable range of activities that the childminder plans around their interests. The childminder keeps a record of children's achievements, which she shares with parents to involve them in their child's learning and development. However, she has not developed a fully efficient system to monitor children's progress. This limits how well she is able to effectively plan for children's next steps for learning. As a result, opportunities for children to extend their knowledge and skills are not fully effective. The childminder shares a daily journal with parents to keep them informed of their children's achievements. This encourages parents to share what they know about their children's

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who attend

Children are making steady progress in their communication and language. They enjoy meaningful conversations with the childminder as they play. Children are developing a sound understanding about how to follow instructions. For example, they know they have to match objects and work out where they go when playing a board game. Children can recognise their name in print and are beginning to learn letters of the alphabet. Children have easy access to a suitable range of books and enjoy choosing their favourite stories for the childminder to read to them. This supports their early reading and literacy skills. Children have sufficient opportunities to learn about different cultures and beliefs through discussions with the childminder. They celebrate a number of different festivals throughout the year to increase their understanding of the social world around them. Children are beginning to make positive relationships with other children and develop their

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who attend

social skills. They attend toddler groups where they can take part in various creative activities with other children of a similar age.

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

Children are happy and settled and have a close and trusting relationship with the childminder. They enjoy attending the setting and the childminder balances her time well with the children to meet their needs. She allows them to play independently as well as supporting and encouraging them, which promotes their personal, social and emotional development. The childminder listens to and values what children say. She talks to them about what they are doing and participates in their play. The childminder encourages children to try new activities, which helps to build their confidence. The childminder sets clear boundaries and has house rules in place for children to follow. This encourages them to learn to share and take turns when playing, and show respect for each other. The childminder makes sure that parents provide her with information relating to the children's needs, likes and dislikes. This enables her to help children settle in her care at their own

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

pace and care for them in line with their specific needs.

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

The childminder provides a wide selection of resources, which are organised to promote children's independence. Children confidently help themselves to play materials from cupboards, toy boxes and shelves. Appropriate fire detection equipment and procedures for emergency evacuation are in place to help the childminder protect the children's welfare. Children practise fire drills to promote their understanding about how to keep themselves safe. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to take part in outside physical play. Children enjoy taking their scooters to local parks and help to take the childminder's dogs for walks. This enables them to get fresh air and exercise. The children visit stay and play groups for exercise and dance sessions and are becoming skilful in throwing, kicking and controlling balls with their feet during football games. Children are becoming independent in their personal care with appropriate support from

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

the childminder. Children are learning about the importance of good hygiene practices through gentle reminders from the childminder. For example, she explains that they need to wash their hands before eating to stop the spread of germs. The childminder provides meals for some of her minded children with the agreement of parents. She makes sure that they eat healthy meals and snacks throughout the day, as part of a healthy lifestyle. She allows children to make their own meal choices to encourage healthy eating. Drinks are readily available, with their individual water bottles easily accessible on a table throughout the day. As a result children recognise when they are thirsty and make their own decisions about when they want a drink. The childminder supports children well during their move to school. She provides opportunities for children to practise reading and writing skills and more adult-led activities.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a sufficient awareness of safeguarding issues, including the reporting procedures to follow if there are concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to minimise hazards to protect children's safety. All required policies and procedures are in place, are available to parents and inclusive for children who attend. The childminder is aware of the requirement to complete a progress check for children between two and three years of age. She has begun to collate the information she needs to support her in completing the summary. However, she has not been proactive in completing a report of children's progress for parents in a timely manner.

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provision

The childminder has a suitable knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates a positive attitude to further improve the quality of her provision. The childminder has made adequate progress in meeting the actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection. She is keen to extend her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage by attending training. However, her systems for self-evaluation are in the early stages and are not fully effective in supporting ongoing improvements to the provision for children.

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provision

The childminder has developed positive partnerships with parents. She communicates verbally with parents regarding children's welfare and experiences on a daily basis. Parental feedback is positive and reflects gratitude for the care the childminder provides. The childminder has built suitable links with other early years provision where her minded children attend, to maintain continuity of learning and development.

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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 EY348185 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 815322 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 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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