Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 02/07/2014 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

 Children are happy and content in a warm, friendly and welcoming home environment where they benefit from the calm approach of the childminder's care.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility with regard to child protection. Her home is very safe and children feel secure.  Children have immense enjoyment in the activities that the childminder provides. She makes learning fun, stimulating the children's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.  The childminder is extremely well organised and her realistic self-evaluation means she clearly identifies areas on which she aims to improve.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is currently minimal parental involvement in the childminder's plans for improvement and children's identified next steps in learning are not always sharply focused to enable parents to fully support their children's learning at home.

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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 as children play in the garden and the childminder's sitting room.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of records, including children's details, learning information, written policies and training certificates.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives with her husband and two young children in Bromley, Kent. The home is near all public transport services, schools and shops. There is front access to the childminder's home with parking facilities outside. Children play and rest in the two main rooms downstairs in the childminder's home. There is a downstairs toilet/cloakroom. Children have use of a large garden. The family have one pet hamster. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder is a qualified teacher. She offers a childminding service for four days each week. She takes and collects children from school/nursery. She also takes children to local toddler groups, parks and libraries.

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

 enhance partnerships with parents to include their views on areas for improvement, and to share more focused information about children's learning needs so they can support their children's learning at home.

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who attend

Children are enthusiastic learners, responding well to the childminder's skills in teaching and her ability to provide exciting activities and quality resources. For example, children eagerly put on aprons to play and explore the properties of foam. The childminder constantly challenges children's language and they enjoy expressing words such as 'mucky, squishy and squashy'. Children begin to learn to recognise the prime colours well because the childminder brings these into play as children chose different colours to add to their foam. The childminder further extends their learning by introducing other colours, such as gold and purple. Children learn to predict the changes in colour as they continue to mix paints using their fingers, palms and arms. They develop confidence in experimenting and satisfying their curiosity of how they can make changes occur through their actions. Children learn to problem solve through stimulating activities such as a

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who attend

'treasure hunt'. The childminder hides a variety of shapes in the sand and children show how they carefully dig each area to reveal the hidden 'treasure'. They eagerly collect these and the childminder helps them to count as well as identifying the different shapes and colours. The childminder effectively develops children's speaking and listening skills because she reads their favourite stories to them. She asks children questions to develop their vocabulary as well as their critical thinking. Children, therefore, start to speak confidently about story outcomes while expressing their thoughts and ideas. The childminder organises her home well to enable children to move freely from inside to outside play where children have a good range of play resources. Trips to local places of interest, including children's groups, enhance children's learning experiences and help them to learn about their immediate community in which they live. The childminder knows

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who attend

precisely where children are in their learning and development because she makes good observations supported by photographs of children in their play. These explain how children are learning from their activities, which the childminder links to the early learning goals. The childminder's assessments on children's learning are good, showing that children are making very strong progress in their learning since starting. This sound foundation supports children as they move to their next provision, such as nursery or school.

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who attend

The childminder works well with parents to settle children. She carries out base line assessments of children's abilities and learning so the childminder is able to evaluate their starting points and plan accordingly. The childminder regularly shares information with parents, although current systems do not successfully includes parents so they can contribute to their children's progress and support their children's learning at home more effectively.

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

Children smile and show contentment with the childminder because she has good settling- in sessions with their parents. The childminder obtains comprehensive information about the children from parents. This helps to ease the change of environment and carer as the childminder begins to know children well and is able to provide continuity of care. The childminder appreciates the benefit of strong relationships to promote children's well-being and her positive yet calm approach is reassuring. Consequently, children develop strong, secure attachments early in their care and receive consistently high levels of support. Children therefore, adapt well to daily routines that the childminder organises well according to children's needs. They know when it is time for play, eating and rest. This supports their growing confidence and independence, which aids their preparation for school.

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

Children's safety receives high priority without restricting their independent exploration of their environment. This is because the childminder is attentive at all times ensuring they are supervised well and kept safe. The childminder constantly reviews her risk assessments of her home and for outings to ensure children are safe. She raises children's awareness of being safe by reminding them to carefully walk up and down the garden steps. She is vigilant to explain to children about being safe when on outings; securing themselves in the car or keeping close to her when walking on the pavement. Children behave very well in the childminder's caring supervision. They learn to share and play together well. They willingly tidy toys away because they know they will embark on another interesting activity. For example, children put the paint containers back in their box so they can wash their hands for lunch. This is particularly enjoyable because children

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

gather the ingredients to make their own sandwiches. They develop skills, such as spreading butter on bread and adding the filling. Children show pride in their developing skills and abilities, and as a result, they eat everything on their plate. Children enjoy frequent drinks of water and fruit snacks, which support their good health. Children have plenty of physical exercise, such as playing ball in the garden and active water play activities. Children also have opportunities to make friends with other children because the childminder takes them to larger social children's groups in the area. This supports children's growing awareness of diversity and enables them to manage change, which is necessary for when they move on to school.

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provision

The childminder knows the safeguarding and child protection procedures well. Her attention to updating her safeguarding training ensures she has the latest guidance and correct contact details if she needs to seek advice or make a referral. Adults living on the premises have the appropriate suitability checks to ensure children's safety, and the childminder checks the identity of all visitors. The childminder uses her policies and procedures well to ensure her service is consistently of a high standard and fully meets the legal requirements for keeping children safe. Relevant documentation, such as accident, medication and registration records are accurate and ensure children's safety and well-being.

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provision

The childminder has a very good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses this knowledge effectively to benefit children to make rapid progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder evaluates her practice well using the Ofsted self-evaluation form. She constantly considers how to improve her provision for children, adapting it to the specific needs of the children in her care. Her current systems though, do not include the views of parents or others to further enhance the service she provides. Nevertheless, the childminder has made a very good start to her childminding career. The parents' information pack includes details of the learning requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and policies, which the childminder follows for children's safety. This means parents are clear about the childminder's practices when caring for their children.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge and experience of working in partnership with other professionals to support children's learning. She is not currently caring for any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, but she demonstrates how to ensure children will make positive progress from their starting points due to her links with outside agencies. The childminder currently works with local schools and is able to maximise on children's potential through partnership working with all agencies that link with childcare and education.

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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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY472854 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 949284 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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