Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10/07/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder plans a good range of activities and experiences that help children make good progress in relation to their developmental starting points.  Children show good levels of independence. They are happy and settled and have developed a good relationship with the childminder and her family.  Comprehensive records, policies and procedures are in place to ensure that children are protected and well supported.  The childminder skilfully engages and involves children in stimulating activities. Consequently, they are well motivated to learn through play.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to encourage children's early reading skills.  Although the childminder works well with parents, she has not considered obtaining their individual views on her provision and practice.

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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's activities and the childminder's interaction with them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at, a selection of policies, children's learning journals, planning documentation and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and enclosed balcony used for childminding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and co-childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and works with her mother who is her co-childminder. She lives with her partner and young child in Penge, Bromley located close to parks, schools and local transport links. All areas of the childminder's home are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed balcony 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 one child 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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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 encourage children to work out where things belong and to further develop their early reading skills; for example, by labelling equipment with words and pictures or shapes to indicate where things are kept

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

 seek the views of parents and carers on the service provided, for example, through the use of questionnaires, to feed into the plans for improvement and strengthen partnership working.

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who attend

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They enjoy their time with the childminder. She provides a broad range of activities and experiences that effectively meets the individual needs of children who attend. The childminder's quality of teaching and her interaction with the children motivates them to learn. The childminder has a good knowledge of the different areas of learning. She skilfully uses observations and assessments to plan for children's next steps in their learning. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's achievements and progress using a daily diary. This encourages parents to reinforce learning at home. Parents contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points at the beginning of a placement.

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who attend

Children are making good progress in their communication and language. They are beginning to use single words and enjoy making sounds of familiar objects. For example, they say 'Broom, broom' As they roll a car across the living room floor. They follow simple instructions such as choosing a book for the childminder to read. The childminder uses telling stories and action rhymes and repeats words and sounds to help to promote children's language. Books are easily accessible in low-level storage boxes so children can help themselves. However, there are few written labels with pictures in the environment, to help children learn that words carry meaning. This also means that children are not easily able to know where things belong. Children are gaining good mathematical concepts as they use shape sorters and sing number songs. They thoroughly enjoy water play and have great fun as they fill and empty different size containers into the water tray.

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

Children have developed secure and emotional attachments with the childminder. She spends time getting to know children's home routines such as likes, dislikes, sleep patterns and interests. The childminder supports children's good health as she encourages their physical development. Children have regular opportunities to play ball games, use slides and pedal cars at parks and children centres. They enjoy crawling through tunnels and ball pits in soft play areas. The childminder ensures that a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables are part of children's daily diet. She introduces new foods so that they experience a variety of different tastes.

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

The childminder organises the space in her home well and resources are very accessible to promote independence. She provides a wide range of stimulating play materials and toys that are age appropriate. The childminder encourages children's self-care as she helps them dress themselves suitably for outdoor activities. Children behave well. The childminder values their good behaviour and children are encouraged by the childminder's consistent praise and awareness of their achievements. The childminder uses everyday opportunities to teach children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches them road safety on outings and the journey to collect older children from school. The childminder ensures that children develop independence in many basic skills including managing their personal care needs. This helps children prepare for their next stage of learning or school.

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provision

The childminder effectively fulfils her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. There is a full range of policies and procedures in place. The childminder and her co-childminder implement and share these with parents keeping them updated of the service they provide. The childminder has a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. She regularly evaluates her practice to ensure that she enables children to continue to make good progress. The childminder has attended relevant training to ensure that her practice is underpinned by good up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures. Consequently, she has a good knowledge and understanding of how to protect children. The childminder's home is child centred, creating a safe and stimulating environment. The childminder ensures children's safety within her home and on outings. She carries out

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provision

regular risk assessments to protect them from possible hazards.

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provision

Overall, effective partnerships with parents ensure they are informed about their children's learning. The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's progress and achievements. She provides them with daily updates on their children's well-being and activities they take part in. However, the childminder has not considered seeking the opinions of parents to inform practice further and to encourage them to express their views on her service. The childminder has built good partnerships with other early years provision children attend. This means that information is regularly shared and used to promote children's learning and development. The childminder takes positive steps to monitor and evaluate her practice and indentifies areas for her own development. The childminder and her co-childminder have future plans to attend training courses to continue to enhance their child care knowledge and skills.

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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 EY451669 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 924450 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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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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