Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/12/2014 30/09/2010

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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 and her assistant work very effectively together to provide good quality care which meets children's individual needs and helps to ensure that children make good progress in their learning and development.  There are strong partnerships with parents and others, who are involved in the care and learning of the children. This ensures that children receive relevant support and consistency in their learning and development.  The childminder and her assistant form close emotional bonds with children, which helps them to feel happy and secure.  Children develop good independence and self-care skills because the childminder encourages them to do things for themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not make full use of words and labels around her home, to enhance children's early reading skills.

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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 interactions between the childminder, her assistant and her minded children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation, policies and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives with her partner and two children in Annerley within the London Borough of Bromley, located close to parks, schools and local transport links. The childminder mainly uses the ground floor of her home for childminding, as well as a bedroom and bathroom facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play that includes a self-contained playroom. The family has a cat. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently has eight children on roll, of whom four are in the early years age group.

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

 extend opportunities for children to develop their early reading skills, for example by providing more labels and words around the environment, to enable children to identify resources independently.

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who attend

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder works closely with her assistant to provide a mixture of adult-led and child-initiated activities, which enhance children's learning. She plans activities well to make sure that they are exciting, practical and stimulating for children. This helps to keep children motivated so that they want to learn new things. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder completes regular and precise observations and assessments of children. She uses them effectively to plan the next steps in children's learning. The childminder shares a daily dairy with parents so that they can see details of their children's achievements. She also communicates with parents on a daily basis to discuss how they can support their children's learning at home. This collaborative working has a very positive impact on outcomes for children.

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who attend

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She uses singing to encourage children to express themselves. As a result, children thoroughly enjoy singing along to their favourite songs and action rhymes. The childminder makes sure that children can help themselves to books. Children thoroughly enjoy listening to stories told by the childminder and her assistant. The childminder supports the children's language development through asking them to name characters and objects in books. Children confidently tell her when they see a toothbrush, apple, car and name characters in their favourite stories. However, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to extend their understanding that print carries meaning; for example by helping them to identify where things belong when tidying up and choosing toys to develop their literacy skills.

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who attend

Children are developing good social skills as they mix with other children at toddler and music groups throughout the week. The childminder encourages children to talk about their feelings and, as a result, they are learning how to tell her what makes them happy or sad. The childminder and her assistant provide good opportunities for children to take part in different types of messy play. Children have great fun using corn flour, sand, water, couscous and ice cubes. They thoroughly enjoy experimenting with paint and make finger and hand prints and patterns with stencils. Children have good access to musical instruments to encourage them to experiment with sounds. For example, they enjoy using tambourines, recorders, xylophones, clappers and an electric keyboard in daily music sessions.

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

The childminder provides a welcoming and secure environment for children to play in. Children's interactions and conversations show that they have close emotional attachments with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder spends time getting to know children's home routines, such as interests, likes, dislikes and sleep patterns. This helps to ensure that children are well supported during their settling-in period. The childminder uses everyday opportunities to teach children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she explains why the children need to be careful when going up and down the stairs so they do not slip. Children practise regular emergency evacuation procedures with the childminder, which reinforces their developing understanding of safety issues.

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

The childminder organises the resources in her home well to promote children's independence and confidence. As a result, children help themselves to a wide range of good quality play materials and equipment and enjoy initiating their own activities. Children develop good self-care skills, for example using cups independently and feeding themselves at meal times. They are adopting healthy lifestyles as they learn to wash their own hands at snack and lunch times. These skills support their future learning and independence, for example, when they move to school.

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

The childminder promotes healthy eating well. Children are offered fresh fruit and vegetables throughout the day and enjoy a wide range of healthy meals which are freshly cooked. The childminder introduces different dishes to give children a variety of tastes. Meal times are relaxed and children sit together around the table to enjoy their food and each other's company. The childminder supports children's good health as she encourages their strong physical development. Children regularly visit parks so they can use swings and slides and climbing frames. The childminder takes balls and toy cars so that children can roll them down hills and scooters to promote their coordination and balancing skills.

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder and her assistant regularly update their child protection knowledge through attending training. This makes sure they have a good understanding of how to protect children and respond to any concerns they may have about a child's welfare. All required documentation is in place, which the childminder shares and discusses with parents. They are effective and inclusive for children who attend. All adults living and working in the childminder's home have appropriate suitability checks. Both the childminder and her assistant have paediatric first-aid training and parents give their consent for the assistant to have sole care for specified periods.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving her service. She has completed the actions and recommendations from her previous inspections. The childminder and her assistant have attended several courses to develop their childcare knowledge. Through effective supervision the childminder ensures that her assistant fully understands her policies and procedures. The childminder supports her assistant to identify further training to enhance their practice. The childminder has a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. She monitors and tracks children's progress, which effectively shows how well children are developing in areas of learning and towards the early learning goals.

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provision

The childminder works in close partnership with parents to encourage children to achieve to the best of their ability. Parents have clear information about their children's progress through discussions with the childminder. Parents have given positive feedback about the service the childminder provides. Parents are very happy with the care and education their children receive, including the healthy snacks and meals the childminder provides. They appreciate the support and advice the childminder offers and the daily updates of their children's learning, including photographs of activities their children take part in. The childminder has built an effective partnership with the school her minded children attend to ensure that children receive the support they need.

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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 EY381417 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 815799 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

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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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