Bradley, Emma Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 04/06/2014 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

 Communication and language skills develop well through the childminder's positive interaction with the children. She listens carefully and asks a range of open-ended questions.  The environment provides children with very good opportunities to choose their play materials and follow their individual learning styles.  Children settle quickly and easily within this welcoming and safe environment. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure because of the warm relationships created by the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always detail children's specific next steps for learning to share with parents, to further involve them in their children's 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 spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documentation, including children's learning records and self evaluation.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with a child.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her three young children in New Malden in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. All areas of the property are used for childminding purposes and there is access to a secure garden area. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She currently has one child in the early years age group on roll. She holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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

 build on the good systems used for assessment to more clearly detail children's specific next steps for learning and to further involve parents in their children's development.

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who attend

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop and she uses this knowledge to plan stimulating and exciting experiences for the children. She has built good relationships with the children in her care and they clearly enjoy her company.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to complete the progress checks for two- year-old children. She gathers evidence from parents before children start attending, so that there is a shared understanding of their interests and abilities. She uses this information to assess each child and identify some next steps in their learning and development. As a result, she demonstrates how each child makes progress in all areas of their learning. The childminder makes some records of the next steps for learning for each child. She works very closely with parents, sharing daily information verbally. She has started using a written daily diary so parents keep informed about their child's welfare and development. However, these are not always very specific, to make it clear to parents what it is she is working on with the child to challenge them further.

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who attend

The childminder supports children who have English as an additional language and are developing their communication and language skills. Children are given equal opportunities because the childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning in all areas. She uses some sign language to communicate with children. She praises children when they achieve something and her positive gestures and cuddles given to children make them smile. This effectively develops their confidence and self esteem and helps motivate them to explore and learn.

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who attend

The childminder values the input she gets from the children in her care and gives children time to think and respond to the useful questions that she asks. She has a high regard for developing their language and communication skills, for example, as she plays music and instruments to rhyming songs and nursery rhymes. She sings and dances along with children as they join in together. This helps children to develop their vocabulary effectively. The childminder helps to develop their mathematical skills as they weigh out pasta to feed a doll, using mathematical language such as less and more. Children are highly motivated and show enthusiasm as they play and learn. They enjoy a good variety of play experiences both at the childminder's home and on outings to different venues around the local community. For instance, they visit shops and the post office to buy different items, learning new words and simple mathematical counting skills. There are

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who attend

envelopes and stamps on display in the home corner for children to use in their play, which reinforces their knowledge and understanding of the world.

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

Children settle well with the childminder. She arranges settling in visits and gathers useful information from parents about children's routines and likes and dislikes, before children start. The childminder displays genuine affection towards the children and is a positive role model for them. These close relationships allow the children to develop a good sense of self assurance in a caring and homely environment. Children benefit from the childminder's enthusiasm to promote learning through play.

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

Children have access to a large well resourced outdoor area. Resources such as a mud kitchen and sand pit allow the children to be creative and explore different textures while supporting their physical development. The childminder also takes children on regular outings such as to the local park. This helps children to develop their social skills. As a result they learn to play with larger groups of children. This prepares them well for school and enhances their self confidence and self esteem.

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

The childminder effectively teaches children about staying safe, for example, they take part in fire drills regularly so that children know how to leave the premises safely in the event of an emergency.

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

Children learn about good hygiene routines because they are encouraged to wash their hands before snack time and after playing in the garden. Children ask questions and explain what they are doing, such as when washing away the 'germies'. This shows that they understand why it is important to wash their hands The childminder provides children with their own named flannels to wash their face, which further reduces the risk of cross infection.

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation stage. She has a range of written policies and procedures to support her practice and her documentation is maintained well. She carries out regular risk assessments to help to keep children safe and visitors to the premises are asked to sign in. The childminder ensures that only adults known to her can collect the children, to contribute to children's safety.

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provision

The childminder works closely with children and their families. She has a good awareness of how to keep children safe, for example, she has recently attended safeguarding training to help her carry out her role successfully. She has a good awareness of how to be vigilant about child's welfare and safety and uses a range of written policies and procedures to support her practice and care of the children. Good maintenance and display of documentation contributes to the childminder's efficient management of her provision. Records such as the register of attendance, existing injuries and accidents, as well as risk assessments help her to demonstrate how she safeguards children in her care.

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provision

The childminder has begun to evaluate her own practice so she can identify which areas she needs to improve. She seeks parental views by means of informal discussions and questionnaires, and this allows the childminder to use parent's suggestions to improve her practice and environment.

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provision

Good partnership working benefits the children's care and learning. Partnerships with parents are a priority to the childminder. Parents are kept informed of activities that the children have taken part in via the online system the childminder uses. This ensures a happy, friendly and trusting environment is provided for the children and their parents.

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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 EY460486 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 942493 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 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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