Thomas, Tracey Anne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2015 17 August 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 organises a good range of exciting activities and outings for children. Therefore, children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder effectively promotes children's care, welfare and learning through the good service she provides.  Children are prepared well for their future learning, because the quality of teaching is of a high standard.  Children's good health is promoted through regular outside play and healthy food. Children gain a good understanding of the need for a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language development by using questions and talking to children throughout their play. Therefore, children are confident in their interactions with the childminder and each other.  The childminder has a thorough awareness of possible child protection issues and is aware of the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care.

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This provision is good

 The childminder meets children's individual needs and requirements effectively. She forms good relationships with children and they enjoy her cuddles and reassurance.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully extend children's opportunities to write for a purpose when playing.

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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

 extend children's opportunities to make marks and engage in purposeful writing by encouraging them to write during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's safeguarding knowledge.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector viewed the rooms and resources used by children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to encourage and promote children's learning. She skilfully assesses where children are in their development and uses this information to plan activities to support their progress. She plans a range of visits and outings for children to enhance their learning experiences. 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 hunted for bugs hidden in a sand tray and identified them using pictures. The childminder is particularly effective at engaging with parents and involving them in their children's learning. She regularly shares information about children's achievements and learning activities, which helps to support children's learning at home. The childminder seeks the views of parents and uses these to inform and develop her practice.

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good

The childminder's home is welcoming and safe. She responds quickly and efficiently to children's individual needs and requirements. This promotes children's confidence and self- esteem. Children are provided with a wide range of resources and activities, indoors and outdoors. For example, they engage in sand and water play, and grow their own fruits and vegetables at an allotment. Children's relationship with the childminder helps them to develop well. They gain independence as the childminder encourages them to do things for themselves. For example, they put on their own shoes and make choices about their play. This prepares them for school. Children's behaviour is good because they learn to take turns and share toys.

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provision is good

The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding gained through training. She regularly reviews risks in the environment and encourages children to learn how to keep themselves safe through routine fire practices. She works well with parents and other early years settings that children attend. This allows everyone involved with the children to be engaged in supporting and meeting their individual care and learning needs. The childminder is highly reflective and attends training courses to enhance her knowledge. This has a positive impact on how she provides supervision for her assistant and encourages her to attend training. Children are happy, enthusiastic and achieving well in their learning, as a result of the childminder's efficient planning and delivery of a range of activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358065 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 828707 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Bromley, Kent. She minds children on a term time only basis. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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