Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16/04/2014 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

 Children are curious and regularly engage in well-planned activities that encourage them to explore, investigate and problem solve.  Children develop strong social skills due to the positive strategies used by the childminder to manage their behaviour.  The childminder uses very effective systems to monitor children's learning and development which enables her to accurately plan activities that support them in making good progress.  There are good arrangements in place to keep parents fully informed and involved in their children's learning and exchange information.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There are limited examples of writing and text in the play environment to further support children's literacy development.

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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 activities indoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a sample of welfare records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents present on the day and looked at written comments from parents.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her partner and three young children in Beckenham, Kent. The home is close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. With the exception of the main bedroom, all areas of the childminder's home are used for childminding. Toilet facilities are on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden and the childminder takes children to the local parks for outdoor play. There are three children on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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

 provide more opportunities for children to see writing and text in the environment to help them link sounds to letters.

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who attend

Children are interested and keen to learn due to the very good interaction they receive from the childminder. They enjoy a broad range of activities and experiences which help them to make good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder actively encourages children to explore, investigate and problem solve during their play. For example, by giving children the time and space they need to find out which button to press to make a sound when using the steering wheel. The childminder supports children's language development well. She introduces words such as the names of fruits and colours as they play with the toy fruit which increases children's vocabulary and understanding.

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who attend

The childminder provides children with resources that encourage their creativity and support them in making choices about what they do. For example, children show a keen interest in the musical toys instead of the balls inside the tent and tunnel the childminder provides for them. They explore with the different instruments, making different sounds using their imaginations to try ideas out. The childminder adapts activities well to suit children's interests and stage of development. Children benefit from the childminders relaxed and flexible manner which supports the children's to choose from the suitable range of resources. The childminder sings songs the children know and are able to sing along with her which supports their language development. However, there are few examples of text or written words in the environment to further support children's interest in letter shapes and sounds. They participate in activities which reflect festivals from

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who attend

around the world, such as using stories from different countries. This helps children to develop a respectful awareness of differences and diversity. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents prior to children starting with her. This information, used alongside her own observations, means she is able to plan and provide activities that reflect children's interests and learning styles and build on what they already know and can do. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress using detailed written observations, photographs and summary assessments. These enable her to accurately plan for their next steps and identify any gaps in their learning. Parents are fully involved in children's learning, frequently sharing their own observations which are added to children's learning journeys. This means the childminder is able to support children's all-round development. Parents enjoy daily feedback about the activities children

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who attend

have been involved in. They are able to take children's learning journey folders home to share with all family members on a regular basis. The childminder has recently introduced opportunities for parents to meet with her to discuss children's progress, further supporting consistency in her approach.

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

Children are very happy, settled and secure in the childminders welcoming home. Children feel a sense of belonging as the childminder displays examples of their art work on the walls. Children are encouraged to be increasingly independent. The childminder provides them with the tools and encouragement to start managing their own care needs. For example, she encourages children to hold their own cup when having their milk. The childminder offers lots of praise to reward children for their efforts and for being helpful, boosting their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder supports children very well in developing social skills which help them develop strong relationships with others and contributes to their preparation for being in a group when they start school. She is clear and consistent in her expectations, gently reminding children about boundaries and why they have them. Children are increasingly caring towards each other due to the

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

childminders encouragement. They learn to share toys and equipment by taking turns and are happy being together as they play and cooperate with each other.

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

Play space within the childminders home is well-organised and good storage of resources encourages children to make choices in the toys they play with. The childminder takes children out on a daily basis to local parks and groups and uses her garden daily. This area is developed to support all aspects of children's learning and enables them to choose when and how long they want to play outside to maximise learning opportunities. This supports children in gaining confidence when participating in activities with other adults and children.

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

The childminder places a high priority on keeping children safe and teaching children how to keep safe. She regularly reviews her risk assessment and takes steps to ensure the environment is suitable to meet the needs of the children attending. The childminder offers appropriate levels of supervision at all times which also helps to keep children safe. The childminder reminds children about safety through her discussions as they play. For example, children are encouraged to help tidy up toys not in use to create more space for them to play safely. Positive practices followed by the childminder help to promote children's health, such as good procedures for nappy changing. Children routinely wash or wipe their hands with disposable wipes before and after eating, learning to follow routines which help keep them healthy. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals during the day and children constantly have access to drinking water so they don't

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

get thirsty. The childminder acts as a positive role model as she sits with the children when they have their milk and lunch. This helps children to become increasingly aware of good table manners and the positive effects of a healthy diet on their long term health.

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provision

The childminder has a good awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements for both learning and development and welfare. She shows drive and determination to provide good quality support for children's care and learning needs. She attends training to extend her skills and seeks feedback from others to help identify and address areas for improvement. The childminder has effective systems to help her monitor the effectiveness of her provision in meeting individual children's needs. She constantly evaluates activities and aspects of her practice to identify how she can make them better. She gains feedback from parents through questionnaires and takes immediate action to accommodate their views and ideas. The childminder demonstrates a confident understanding of her role and responsibility concerning child protection. She recognises the importance of being vigilant when caring for children and following appropriate procedures with any safeguarding

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provision

concerns to help keep children safe. Effective use of documentation, such as accident and visitors records, helps to support children's ongoing welfare.

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provision

The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. They receive detailed information about the service the childminder provides including her policies and procedures. The childminder engages in daily discussions and also sends a daily diary report, including photographs of events and routines that day. Parents state how they value being able to share this with all family members, keeping them all fully involved. Ongoing discussions and information sharing ensures the childminder has an accurate and detailed understanding of children's individual needs and parents preferences. The childminder is proactive in linking with other early years settings children attend to ensure they all work together to support children's needs.

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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 EY469257 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 934845 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2

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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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