Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 2015 8 September 2009

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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

 The childminder effectively promotes children's care, welfare and learning through the good service she provides.  Children make good progress in their development based on their starting points. The childminder prepares them well for their future learning because the quality of teaching is of a high standard.  The childminder supports children's development of communication and language skills effectively. Children are confident in their interactions with the childminder and each other.  Children gain a good understanding of the need for a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise and healthy snacks. Children have plenty of opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both in the garden and while on outings.  The childminder has a thorough awareness of possible child protection issues and is fully aware of the process to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. She therefore promotes children's safety at all times.

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This provision is good

 The childminder forms strong bonds with children and she meets their individual needs and requirements effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always teach children how they are unique in terms of their similarities and differences, in particular relation to their variations in culture.

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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

 promote children's understanding of how they are unique in terms of their similarities and differences, in particular relation to their variations in culture.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of safeguarding knowledge and took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and the views of parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records.  The inspector observed children and the childminder during play activities.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the rooms used by children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of how to encourage and promote children's learning. She assesses where children are in their learning and plans for their next development steps. The childminder successfully monitors children's progress to address any gaps in their development. She uses children's interests to plan a range of activities that motivate and engage children in her care. For example, they used chalk to make marks and draw around their hands. They used the drawings of their hands to count their fingers in order to develop their counting skills. The childminder is particularly effective at engaging with parents and involving them in their children's learning. She seeks their views and uses these to inform her practice. She keeps them extremely well informed by sharing information about children's achievements. This encourages parents to support learning at home.

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good

The childminder provides a wide range of resources and activities, indoors and outdoors. For example, the children engage in fun water play and grow their own plants. Children's strong emotional bonds with the childminder help them to develop well. This prepares them for moves to other settings, such as school. Children's behaviour is positive as they learn to take turns and share toys. They are motivated and enthusiastic in their learning. Children gain independence as the childminder encourages them to do things for themselves. They access their own resources as they make choices about their play. The childminder responds quickly and efficiently to children's individual needs and wishes. This promotes children's confidence and self-esteem.

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provision is good

The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding gained through attending recent training. She routinely reviews risks in the environment and encourages children to learn how to keep themselves safe when on outings. She develops effective working partnerships with parents and other early years settings. This allows everyone to be significantly engaged in supporting and meeting children's individual care and learning needs. The childminder is highly reflective about her practices and attends training courses to enhance her knowledge. This allows her to constantly develop her setting and improve the learning outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391396 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 830337 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and she lives in Orpington, Kent. She minds children all day, including school holidays.

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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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