Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 August 2015 4 November 2010

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not complete a progress check for children aged two years as required. This does not enable her to swiftly identify any potential gaps in children's learning along with their strengths or to provide this written information to parents.  Children with English as an additional language do not always receive good levels of support to further explore their own language within the setting.  The childminder does not always make the most effective use of daily routines to further promote children's independence.

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It has the following strengths

 Children use the spacious and well-resourced environment, where they enjoy the variety of opportunities available.  Children's behaviour is good and the childminder encourages them to develop good relationships. Therefore, they play together and enjoy each other's company.  The childminder takes children to playgroups to support their personal, social and emotional development. They gain confidence to meet new people and understand the world around them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure the progress check for children aged between two and three is completed.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop further support for children with English as an additional language  make the most effective use of daily routines to further promote children's independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and her co-childminder and children, where appropriate.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documents and discussed policies and procedures and self- evaluation.  The inspector discussed children's progress with the childminder and viewed some of their planning documentation.  The inspector observed play and activities indoors and outdoors.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder assesses children's skills through observation of their play. She plans appropriate activities from these and completes individual folders for each child. However, she does not complete the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This means that parents are not provided with a written summary of their children's progress as required. The childminder meets with parents when their children start at the setting to get to know their children's levels of development and to help them settle. However, the childminder does not always seek further information about words in the children's home language at this time to further support their communication skills. Children develop their literacy skills well. Children talk about their names and the letters they begin with. The childminder makes sure that she sits with children during activities and talks them through what they are making. This supports their imagination and

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good

Generally, the childminder supports children's independence skills well. She encourages them to see to their own self-care needs, which helps them to be prepared for school. However, opportunities are missed during daily routines to further promote their independence, for example, children are not encouraged to pour their own drinks or choose where to sit to eat. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents to enable them to remain informed of the experiences children will receive. Children receive plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. They use the childminder's garden on a daily basis and are motivated to explore what is on offer. The childminder has a safeguarding policy which details what to do if she has concerns about children's welfare.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder maintains good communication with her co-childminder. They work well together to keep children safe and supervised at all times. The childminders evaluate their service together and consider developments that benefit children's physical development. For example, they have increased children's opportunities for physical development activities indoors. However, the childminder has not identified that she is not meeting all of the learning and development requirements. The childminder has built trusting relationships with parents and effectively seeks their views through daily discussions. The childminder completes personal research and networks with other childminders to increase her knowledge. As a result, she has developed how she uses dietary information to support children's health and cultural needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262605 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 837267 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Beckenham. She works with a co- childminder and offers care Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round except for bank holidays. Overnight care is available on request. The childminder is accredited to receive government funding for free nursery education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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