Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 July 2015 19 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 competently. She gets to know their skills and interests and plans challenging activities that meet their individual needs.  The childminder interacts skilfully with children as they play and extends their learning. As a result, children make very good progress and develop the skills they need to move successfully on to school.  The childminder is well organised. She creates a safe, welcoming, child-friendly environment for children. Children enjoy playing in the well-resourced, dedicated playroom.  Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. She is kind, caring and encouraging. This builds children's confidence and sense of well-being so that they are ready to learn.  The childminder evaluates her planning and activities effectively. She makes sure that her teaching is helping every child to achieve.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently promote every child's awareness of print in their home languages. Therefore, she does not always strengthen all children's understanding that print carries meaning.  The childminder does not always reinforce children's awareness of the sounds and letters used to form words. Therefore, she does not take all opportunities to help strengthen their early reading skills.

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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 opportunities for children to see text in their home languages to strengthen their awareness that print carries meaning  strengthen children's understanding of the link between sounds and letters to increase their early reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector discussed childcare practices with the childminder and looked at her self- evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children from written comments.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and the assistant.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder works effectively with parents because she encourages them to continue children's learning at home. She keeps them well informed about children's progress. The childminder provides activities that engage and interest children. Children show strong levels of independence as they make choices from a wide range of challenging resources. They thoroughly enjoy the learning experiences and become confident learners who persevere at tasks. The childminder extends children's communication skills effectively because she questions them as they play. She repeats and reinforces their language so that they become confident speakers. The childminder makes good use of every opportunity to extend children's counting and mathematical skills. As a result, children show a good awareness of numbers, shapes and positions. Children strengthen their early writing skills when they handle and use a variety of resources and equipment.

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good

Children show a strong sense of safety and security. They are very happy and eagerly join in with activities. Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder and other adults. The childminder teaches children to share and take turns. She helps them develop good social skills. The childminder promotes children's health and safety effectively. She provides healthy, home-cooked meals that contribute to children's good health. Children adopt good personal hygiene practices. They understand the need to wash their hands before touching food. Children enjoy plenty of exercise and fresh air. For example, they go on outings to explore the natural world. They extend their physical skills, for example, as they use challenging play equipment in parks.

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provision is good

The childminder has a thorough understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a good awareness of her role if she has a child protection concern. This helps her to safeguard children well. The childminder supervises and monitors her assistant competently. She makes sure her assistant has a good understanding of what she expects and how to care for children. The childminder forms strong links with adults from other early years settings who share the care of children. They exchange relevant information that helps to promote continuity in children's care and education. The childminder improves her knowledge and skills by attending training and doing research. She reflects on her practices competently and makes changes that benefit children. For example, following one course she increased the range and organisation of sensory activities. This resulted in boys becoming more engaged in these activities and

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provision is good

strengthening their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY287348 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 833706 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She has a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder lives in West Wickham, Kent. She offers care all day, from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder occasionally 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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