Childminder in Lewisham

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 has very good settling-in procedures so children are secure and happy, and are well motivated to play and learn.  The childminder uses good questioning skills to help children think and respond, which supports their communication and language skills effectively.  Children develop good attitudes to learning as they are enthusiastically engaged in activities and outings that support all areas of their learning and development.  The childminder skilfully engages and involves children in stimulating activities that promote their progress well.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to encourage children's mathematical and 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 spoke with the childminder and co-childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.  The childminder and inspector discussed children's progress and individual needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed some of the childminder's records and documents, including a sample of policies and children's records.  The inspector had a tour of the premises.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She works at her daughter's home, who is her co- childminder, in Penge, Bromley located close to parks, schools and local transport links. All areas of the 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, 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

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses this knowledge well and, as a result, the quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses observations and assessments effectively to help her identify and plan for children's next steps of learning. The childminder knows the children she cares for very well. She is very aware of their starting points through gaining relevant information from parents. The childminder shares information with parents through the use of a daily diary. Written and photographic evidence keeps parents informed about their children's achievements and activities they take part in. The childminder provides a wide range of activities and experiences tailored to meet children's interests. As a result, children are making good progress in their learning and development.

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who attend

Imaginative play is thoroughly enjoyed by the children. They have great fun pretending to cook meals and use a wide variety of kitchen and home-play equipment. Children have good access to a wide range of musical instruments, such as recorders, cymbals, tambourines, shakers and microphones. This gives them good opportunities to experiment with sounds. Children are developing good social skills as they mix with other children at toddler groups throughout the week. Children are developing a growing interest in literacy. They concentrate well as they turn the pages of their favourite books. However, there are few labels and pictures in the environment to help children learn that print carries meaning. This also means that children are not easily able to know where things belong.

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

Children have built close and trusting relationships with the childminder. She is very aware of children's individual needs. This eases the move from the child's home to hers through effective settling-in procedures. The childminder gathers information from parents regarding children's home routines to help them settle well. Children express their own ideas about what activities they want to do and select play materials confidently. A good selection of play materials are arranged thoughtfully, so children's independence as learners is very well encouraged. The childminder calmly gives clear and consistent explanations of her expectations so that children know how to behave well, and feel safe and secure. As a result, children are learning to share toys and take turns when playing.

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

Children are learning how to keep themselves safe. The childminder talks to them about the need to hold hands and walk closely to her when on outings. Children develop good personal skills. They feed themselves and use cups independently at meal times. These skills support their future learning and independence, for example when they move to school. The childminder has a good understanding about the importance of promoting healthy eating. Children enjoy foods such as bread sticks, raisins, peaches and rice cakes for snacks. The childminder ensures that vegetables are part of the children's daily diet and that they taste food from different cultures. Children go for daily walks through parks to help them enjoy the outdoors. They enjoy the use of swings and slides, and climb on different shapes at soft play areas to gain different physical skills.

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provision

The childminder meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child. She ensures parents are fully aware of her responsibility to protect all children in her care. The childminder carries out risk assessments for outings and of her home. She has taken effective steps to make her home safe so children are able to move around freely and safely. The childminder, alongside her co-childminder, provides an environment that is welcoming, safe and stimulating. The children enjoy their learning and get good encouragement to participate in activities provided. The childminders make sure that each child is treated with equal concern.

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provision

The childminder fulfils her responsibilities for meeting the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She monitors and tracks children's progress, which effectively shows how well children are developing in all areas of learning and towards the early learning goals. Comprehensive policies and procedures are in place, which promote the welfare, care and learning of the children. The childminder regularly updates them and shares and discusses them with parents. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving her service. She is proactive in identifying areas for improvement. For example, the childminder and her co-childminder have future plans to go on training courses to continue to enhance their childcare knowledge and skills.

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provision

Parents are well informed and feel involved in their children's learning. The childminder works in close partnership with them to encourage children to achieve to the best of their ability. Parents have clear information about their children's progress through discussions with the childminder on a daily basis. 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 developed strong links with other early years provision her minded children attend to promote continuity in their 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 EY451675 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 906935 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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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