Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2015 15 March 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has an exemplary understanding of how to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has a thorough knowledge of child protection and knows what action to take should she have concerns about the welfare of a child.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to meet the learning and development requirements. She plans a wide range of interesting activities which engage children in exploring and experimenting with what they can do.  Children's well-being is outstanding. The childminder builds extremely close attachments with babies and children so they can confidently separate from their parents and be ready to play. This is key in promoting their emotional development.  The childminder builds highly effective partnerships with parents. She meets with them frequently to share progress reports and update information about children's care needs. She also consults with them about any changes so they are very well informed

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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

 refine the provision for mathematical development by providing further challenge for more able children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play in the childminder's home.  The inspector examined a range of documentation.  The inspector and childminder discussed safeguarding, such as ongoing suitability and children's supervision.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder and parents work closely together when children start in order to establish the children's current levels of achievement. The childminder then plans activities based on children's interests and abilities so that they enjoy challenging and stimulating play. The childminder tracks children's learning against published guidance and frequently refines their next steps in learning. As a result, children make outstanding progress in their development. The childminder has excellent teaching skills. Children are very independent and eager to play, and the childminder is very skilled at judging when to join or ask questions. Her conversations with the children are tailored to build their thinking skills as she asks how something works or what might happen. As a result, children are interested in experimenting and having a go with new ideas. They gain a mature vocabulary in the process. On occasion, the childminder does not fully stretch children who are more able

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outstanding

The childminder has created an excellent learning environment for children to build their independence and make choices. This means they are highly motivated to play and learn. She extends this into the community by organising group activities with colleagues which give children a wider range of top quality resources to use. This also gives children more opportunities to learn social skills and cooperate in play, so they are very confident in taking turns and understanding their feelings. As a result, children acquire exemplary skills to help them in their future learning. The childminder knows the routine of each individual child and meets their care needs very well. Children eat a healthy range of freshly-cooked meals and snacks, and enjoy frequent outdoor play. This promotes their physical development extremely well.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an inspiring approach to her work and is innovative in her professional development. She organises courses for herself and local childminders, and stays up to date with best practice through her contacts with professional organisations. This has a strong impact on her work with children as she has a thorough understanding of her role. The childminder reflects on her practice and consults with parents to gather their views. She regularly reviews her learning resources in light of children's interests and devises well-targeted action plans to make improvements. The childminder and her well- supervised assistant have clearly defined roles as she carries out most of the children's learning and development. Her assistant largely helps in practical ways when the out-of- school children are present. These clear roles mean children enjoy excellent supervision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136724 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1016820 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 1982. She lives in West Wickham, Bromley and her husband is her registered assistant. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at Level 4 and is available to provide childcare all day Monday to Friday, including some 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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