Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2015 21 October 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children are confident in the childminder's friendly and caring environment. Therefore, they are settled and enjoy their learning experience.  The childminder has completed a wide range of training about children's learning and development. As a result, she completes regular detailed and effective observations to assess children's progress accurately. This means that the childminder plans precisely for their next steps in learning. Consequently, all children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  Children benefit from fresh air and develop a healthy lifestyle as they exercise in the childminder's garden. This promotes their health and well-being.  The childminder has established close links with other settings that children attend. She shares summary reports with parents and school staff when children move to school. This ensures continuity in children's education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use the daily routines to promote children's independence fully. For example, children do not always do things for themselves, such as finding their own shoes or trying to peel their fruit.  Children do not always have free access to sensory materials to explore and investigate to further promote their imagination.

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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

 enhance the availability of sensory resources and materials so that children can explore and engage in creative play more freely  enhance the use of daily routines to promote children's independence skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector viewed children's developmental records.  The inspector viewed a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out discussions with the childminder when appropriate.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.

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who attend. This is good

Children thrive in a rich language environment and develop good language skills. The childminder uses different tones of voice as she reads to children, along with props and puppets. This stimulates children's interest in the story and helps them to concentrate well. The childminder encourages children to listen to the sounds they hear in the environment to encourage their listening skills. For example, children look up eagerly as the childminder asks them if they can hear a helicopter. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development through her play and interactions, such as counting as she throws a ball to children. She offers lots of praise when children catch the ball, which helps children develop a positive sense of themselves. This promotes their self- esteem as children smile and are pleased with their achievement.

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good

The childminder is cheerful and loving. Parents state that she is accommodating and has a very warm and approachable manner. Therefore, children are happy and form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. The childminder provides children with healthy meals. She works in close partnership with parents to effectively meet the dietary and medical needs of individual children. These measures promote children's health and well- being. Children learn to behave well as the childminder is positive and consistently manages children's behaviour. For example, they learn to wait their turn and share resources as they use the bubble blower in the garden. The childminder provides both a large and a small slide in the garden, enabling all children to take appropriate risks and develop confidence in their abilities.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her legal responsibilities. She keeps up to date with current practices and uses self-evaluation well. She seeks the views of children and parents to help her evaluate her performance accurately. Furthermore, she seeks advice from local authority advisors to plan for improvements. For example, the childminder has improved her risk assessment procedures. She places a high importance on safeguarding children's well-being. Through training, she has strengthened her knowledge of safeguarding all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This helps to keep children safe. Parents receive effective information to help develop their understanding of the childminder's service, such as her policies and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY100318 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 842447 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder provides care all day and currently works Monday to Thursday.

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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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