Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 July 2015 8 January 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 observes and assesses children's development thoroughly. She plans challenging activities that help children make good progress. Children develop well in the skills they need in preparation for school.  Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder who is kind, caring and affectionate. As a result, children feel secure, settled and confident.  Children develop strong levels of independence. They move freely and independently around the welcoming and child-friendly environment. Children can choose their favourite toys easily from the low-level storage units.  The childminder provides healthy home-cooked meals that meet children's dietary needs and promote their health.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her planning and assessment efficiently and consistently. This enables her to make sure that she is providing a balanced range of activities that meet every child's learning needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes the childminder intervenes in children's play too quickly. This means that, occasionally, children do not have time to solve problems for themselves and gain a sense of pride when they achieve.  The childminder has not fully developed ways in which to extend the children's increasing interest in the natural world.

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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 skills further in solving problems and working things out for themselves  increase opportunities for children to explore and learn about the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector discussed childcare practices and the self-evaluation document with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written comments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents. She finds out what they know about their children's interests and abilities. The childminder makes good use of the information gained to get to know children and inform her planning. She provides a variety of interesting activities and resources that engage and motivate children to learn. Children enjoy the learning experiences and are keen to join in. They concentrate well at their favourite activities and become engrossed in play with a purpose. Children develop good coordination and control as they use different tools and equipment. The childminder develops children's communication skills effectively. Young children learn new words and numbers because the childminder repeats and reinforces them as they play.

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good

The childminder promotes children's well-being effectively. She creates a homely environment where children develop a strong sense of belonging. The childminder promotes children's self-esteem as she praises and encourages them. Children learn to value and respect differences. The childminder teaches children to share and take turns. She gently intervenes when a dispute arises and reminds children what acceptable behaviour is. Children develop a good understanding of safety. This is because the childminder reinforces clear safety messages with them. Children develop good self-care skills and learn to manage their own needs. They adopt good personal hygiene practices. Children thoroughly enjoy playing outside and this contributes to their good health. They increase their physical skills when they explore and use a variety of outdoor play equipment.

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provision is good

The childminder implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage competently. She has completed safeguarding training. As a result, she has a good understanding of her role if she has a child protection concern. The childminder minimises risks to children effectively and this means that they stay safe. The childminder exchanges relevant information with parents that helps promote continuity in children's care and education. The childminder improves her knowledge and skills by attending courses and doing research. She makes good use of her increased knowledge to improve children's learning experiences. For example, a recent child development course resulted in the childminder having a greater understanding of how children learn. This has enabled the childminder to adapt her teaching methods and extend children's learning more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289555 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 833750 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 8 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Beckenham, Kent. The childminder offers care all day from Monday to Friday, all year round. She receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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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