Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22/07/2014 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

 The childminder supports children's emotional development really well. This is because she is cheerful, friendly and clearly enjoys caring for children.  The childminder plans a range of exciting activities and outings. She understands the value of play and how children learn. This supports children really well in developing their skills and knowledge across all areas of learning.  The childminder extends children's interests and engages with them during play. She talks with children and asks questions, suggests ideas and is skilled in encouraging children to be creative thinkers.  The childminder supports children in learning safe practices. She is consistent in her approach of managing behaviour and her good explanations and open-ended questions help children to understand the boundaries and safety issues.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Books are not easily accessible, which prevents children from using them and developing an active interest in literacy.  The toys in the play box are not organised effectively, therefore children tend not to use some resources.

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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 interaction between the childminder and children, and looked at the play and learning opportunities on offer.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked around the home and discussed the outdoor opportunities available for children. The inspector also looked at the equipment and toys children use.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process and how she intends to drive improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector received written comments from parents about the service they receive.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives with her two school age children in a two- bedroom ground floor flat in Mottingham, in the London Borough of Bromley. The home is close to local parks and primary schools. Most areas of the home are available for childminding purposes. There are no garden facilities, so the childminder takes children on daily outings to local parks and places of interest. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder currently cares for four children, of whom, two are in the early years age group.

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

 display books where children can easily access them, and develop exciting opportunities for children to explore and enjoy a variety of literature

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

 improve the organisation of the play box so children can easily see and access what is available.

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who attend

The childminder has a natural approach in supporting children in their learning and development. This is because she engages well with children during their play, developing their knowledge and ideas spontaneously. Children enjoy playing with dough and try different ways to get it out of the pot showing their good problem solving skills. The childminder intervenes to prevent frustration, identifying when children need support accurately. Children squeeze the dough in their hands and then use tools to cut it up. Children are pretending to make pasta. The childminder takes the opportunity to add exciting words such as fusilli, penne, or tagliatelli and describes the shapes of each. As a result, children hear a range of new words that helps to build their vocabulary. The childminder extends children's play by adding pots and pans and the pretend kitchen unit. Children talk about boiling the kettle and putting the pasta on the hob. They also

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who attend

introduce other pretend ingredients such as prawns, smoked salmon or meatballs. Children are developing their imagination and act out familiar situations. This helps them to make sense of the wider world. In the home, there is a good range of toys. However, the toys in the play box are not stored effectively, meaning children find it difficult to access these toys independently. The childminder plans a range of stimulating experiences for children. Children enjoy looking at photographs of previous activities and learning, and talk about their experiences. For example, whilst on the way to the park, they found a dead frog in the road. They explain that the frog did not look left and right before crossing the road. This shows children learn about safety and life cycles. Children talk about other photographs, pointing to the parakeets and the hole in the tree that they fly into, 'as mummy is inside'. Children attend local groups and parks to develop their social relationships with other

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who attend

children and to develop their physical skills. Children visit the library and the childminder has a selection of books for children. However, books are not easily accessible and the childminder has not thought about ways to display them interestingly. As a result, children do not actively use or develop their enjoyment of books to stimulate an interest in literature.

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who attend

The childminder talks with parents to find out about their children's development and learning needs. Adults work closely together to promote consistency and help children achieve different skills. The childminder tracks children's development to help her identify the next steps in their learning. As a result, children are making good progress.

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

Children are very secure, happy and show high levels of confidence. This is because the childminder is caring and enjoys her profession. Secure relationships have developed, helping children to gain trust in other people. The childminder manages children's behaviour very well. She is consistent in her approach and explains the rules. This supports children in learning boundaries and fosters their emotional wellbeing. Children often help others without the childminder asking. They help carry big items into other rooms and invite children to play with them. This shows that children are developing a caring nature and are beginning to think beyond their own needs. Children are also encouraged to use their good manners of please and thank-you. This supports children in developing skills for the future as they respect other people. The childminder supports children really well in learning about safe and healthy practices. There are posters

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

displayed in the bathroom to remind children to wash their hands. The childminder shows children how to wash their hands properly, supporting them in developing good hygiene habits. Children know not to run around in the home and explain that they could fall and hurt their head. This shows they understand safe expectations and boundaries as they play.

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

The childminder's skills in encouraging children to try healthier foods have been successful. Through encouragement and providing tasty healthy meals, children enjoy smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, prawns and various other dishes. Parents are very happy that children enjoying a range of different foods. The childminder plans regular opportunities to aid children's physical health. They go to parks where they climb large apparatus showing increased skill and confidence. They go to the woods and various groups within the community. The childminder is also supporting children's transitions into nursery school. She takes children to visit the setting as part of their settling in process. She also supports children in developing skills such as toilet training and playing cooperatively with other children. As a result, children are confident in facing new challenges and situations.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities in working with children and families. She has good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She is clear about the purpose of assessment in order to help her identify where children may need additional help. The childminder recognises the importance of working with all adults involved in the care of children to ensure consistency to reduce any potential learning difficulties. The childminder shares her informative policies and procedures with parents and has the required documentation. As a result, children are cared for in line with parent's preferences. In addition, parents understand the childminder's responsibilities in caring for their children.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. All the required documentation is in place to help ensure children's safety and wellbeing. The home is safe and secure and the childminder regularly assess the risks to children to minimise any hazards. The childminder understands safeguarding measures, for example, the procedure for uncollected children. She has a sound knowledge of child protection issues and procedures. This means she knows how to keep children safe in the event of any concerns. She has good literature about safeguarding children, which is a useful reference tool. As a result, this helps to protect vulnerable children.

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provision

The childminder self-evaluates well and has some good ideas to help drive improvement. She utilises childcare websites to extend this and seek information. This helps her to improve practice, for example by providing various activities that are exciting for children to explore. The childminder attends courses to help develop her knowledge. This includes understanding planning and assessment. The childminder seeks the views of parents, who provide very positive feedback. They report they are very happy about how they work together with the childminder to support children in making progress. They feel their children benefit from the different activities, make good progress, and developed their confidence.

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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 EY472421 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 950823 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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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