Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26/03/2014 21/02/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 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 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder offers a welcoming, inclusive environment for children where they have access to a good variety of resources.  Children take part in a wide range of interesting activities and experiences according to their age and needs.  Children have good relationships with the childminder, who has a calm and caring approach. They are happy and settled in her care.  The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed about their child.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Systems for sharing information with other early years settings that children attend are not fully established. Opportunities for children to explore and investigate the natural world are not fully extended.

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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 taking part in activities.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and other relevant paperwork.  The inspector looked around the childminder's home.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives with her husband, one child in the early years age range and one teenage child. The family live in a two bedroom second floor flat in a purpose built block in Shortlands in the London Borough of Bromley. The flat is accessed by stairs. All of the home is used for childminding. A communal garden area is available for outdoor play. The family have a cat. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently four children aged under eight years on roll, two of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder also cares for children aged over eight years. Children all attend part-time.

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

 extend links further with other early years settings that children attend in order to ensure children experience a consistent approach

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

 extend opportunities for children to explore and investigate the natural world .

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who attend

The childminder welcomes all children. She finds out as much as possible about children's interests, needs and starting points and gets to know them well. She talks to parents before children start and asks them to fill in detailed 'all about me' forms. This ensures that she can provide all the support they require. The childminder makes regular observations of children's achievements and uses these to plan interesting activities that effectively build on their skills. As a result, children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points and capabilities. The childminder has good relationships with parents and keeps them well informed. She talks to them every day and uses a written daily diary sheet where requested. She talks to parents about children's achievements and next steps and encourages parents to share information from home. This ensures parents are involved in their child's learning.

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who attend

The childminder shows a good understanding of how to support children's learning and development through play. She plans a wide range of stimulating activities for children that complements their experiences in other early years settings and prepares them effectively for school. She skilfully supports their communication skills when she encourages conversations, listening carefully to what children say, asking questions and giving them time to think before they answer. If children are learning English as an additional language or speak a second language at home, she makes sure she uses both languages in her home as appropriate, building children's confidence as they settle in. The childminder successfully fosters children's interest in books by making sure a good variety is easily accessible. As a result, children happily choose a book to look at by themselves and enjoy sharing stories.

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who attend

The childminder involves children in planning activities, such as making flowers for Mother's Day. She gives guidance and makes suggestions while letting children try things for themselves and develop their own ideas. The childminder talks to children about shape and size and they count the pieces of tissue paper as they work. Children cut and stick confidently and are proud of the colourful flowers when they have finished. The childminder encourages children to solve problems as they play a matching game together. She helps them think carefully by offering suggestions and clues as they try to find the picture that shows the opposite of 'clean' or 'awake'. Children enjoy playing outside in the communal garden or an outing to the park. However, the childminder has not yet fully developed the use of outdoor experiences to provide opportunities for children to explore the natural world. For instance, by investigating features of the

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who attend

environment, examining things closely using magnifying glasses or taking care of plants and flowers outdoors. Children benefit from a balanced routine and are well occupied throughout their time with the childminder.

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

Children are confident and settled in the childminder's care. They have good relationships with the childminder and each other. The childminder is careful to follow their familiar home routines, such as for sleeping, which supports their emotional and physical wellbeing and helps them feel secure. The childminder has a warm, caring approach and is responsive to children's needs. She gently reminds children about the rules and expectations, helping them resolve conflicts and learn to share and take turns. As a result, children behave well.

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

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children show good levels of confidence and independence as they help themselves to books or help get ready for lunch time. A good variety of age-appropriate resources and play materials are available. The childminder completes daily checks of the home and makes sure that precautions are in place where appropriate, such as a gate to restrict access to the kitchen. She supervises children closely while encouraging them to try things for themselves. Children learn about risks and how to keep themselves safe when the childminder teaches them how to go down the stairs carefully. They remember that they need to hold on to the rail and must never jump on the stairs or they might fall. Children take part in regular fire drills and they know they need to go outside onto the grass. This ensures that everyone know what to do in an emergency.

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

The childminder promotes children's health and well-being effectively. Children learn to manage their own personal needs when they wash their hands before they eat. They enjoy meals and snacks that meet their nutritional needs and make healthy choices when they ask for strawberries and yogurt after lunch. Children play outside every day as part of a healthy lifestyle, benefiting from the fresh air and exercise. They practise their physical skills riding bikes, playing ball games or having a turn on the climbing equipment at the park.

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provision

The childminder effectively safeguards children's welfare. She has a good understanding of responsibilities to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage . She knows what steps to take if she has concerns about a child. She keeps all of the required paperwork for childminding and records are well-organised and up to date.

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provision

The childminder is committed to continually developing her practice. Since her last inspection she has further developed her knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, for instance by attending local training courses. As a result, she has updated her systems for observation and assessment and monitors children's achievements closely to ensure that all children are making good progress. She makes good use of training opportunities to keep her knowledge up to date and to learn new ideas. Consequently, children benefit from varied and interesting experiences that support their learning well.

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provision

The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps them well-informed on a daily basis. Parents have access to a wide range of useful policies, procedures and other written information. The childminder is aware of the need to work in partnership with other early years settings that children attend, such as their morning nursery class. However, although systems are in place for sharing information and ensuring a consistent approach for some children, this is not yet fully established for all of the children the childminder cares for.

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provision

The childminder completes a very detailed self-evaluation with areas highlighted that she wants to work on. This shows good capacity to make continuous improvements. She is currently studying on a counselling course which helps her listen to children and observe their body language when working with them. This benefits the children in her care as the childminder responds to them sensitively.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY319459 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 930982 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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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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