Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 June 2015 28 April 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 provides a wide range of resources and activities for children, allowing them to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder improves children's communication and language skills through the effective use of speech and questioning during play activities.  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. She ensures children are safe at all times.  The childminder forms strong emotional bonds with children and she meets their individual needs and requirements effectively.  Children behave well and are proactive in helping the childminder to keep the environment tidy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Resources are not always organised effectively to fully enable children's independent access.

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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

 review the organisation of the resources to extend children's ability to make independent choices.

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress in their development because of the childminder's thorough understanding of how to encourage and promote children's learning. The childminder carefully assesses where children are in their learning. She uses this information alongside their interests to plan exciting and varied activities that engage children. The childminder skilfully encourages children's chosen play experiences. For example, children participated in imaginative role play while using a toy farm and named the characters. They pretended to post letters to the farm animals and discussed how a post box is used. The childminder supports children's developing interest in books as they read together. Children demonstrate good levels of engagement and concentration. The childminder is effective at engaging with parents and involving them in their children's learning. She regularly shares information about children's achievements and values parents' positive contributions. This

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who attend. This is good

helps to support children's learning at home.

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good

The childminder's home is welcoming and safe. Children develop positive relationships with the childminder and flourish in her care. They benefit from regular trips to toddler groups to develop their confidence and social skills. This helps prepare children well for moves to other early years settings such as school. Children have plenty of opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both in the garden and while on outings. The childminder responds quickly and efficiently to children's individual needs and requirements. They learn to keep safe as they practise emergency evacuations.

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provision is good

The childminder works well with parents and informs them about her policies and procedures. She seeks their views and uses this information to develop her practice. Effective partnerships with other early years settings help to ensure that everyone involved with the children supports and meets their individual needs. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She is highly reflective in her practice. The childminder attends regular training courses and undertakes research to strengthen her knowledge. This allows her to constantly develop her setting and improve the learning outcomes for children. She understands how to keep children safe and reviews risks in the environment regularly. Children are content and engage in their learning due to the childminder's efficient planning and use of a range of activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361291 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 828811 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 28 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in West Wickham, within the London Borough of Bromley. She works all day, Monday to Thursday including school holidays, and before and after school.

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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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