Finch, Jean Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 2015 22 September 2010

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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 uses effective questioning, and describes objects and children's actions whilst they play, to support their developing communication and language skills. As a result, children are confident in their interactions with the childminder.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder plans and undertakes a wide range of activities that meet their individual learning needs.  The childminder effectively promotes children's good health. She provides healthy and balanced snacks and meals, and offers plenty of opportunities for exercise in her garden and on outings.  The childminder is kind and caring. She promotes positive behaviour so that children learn from a young age about what is expected of them.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of possible child protection issues. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care.

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This provision is good

This promotes children's safety and well-being securely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully enhance children's role play experiences by providing a range of real life resources.  The childminder does not have a wide range of resources available to allow children to explore and become aware of differences in culture and disability.

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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

 develop the use of more real life resources to further support children's creativity  increase opportunities for children to explore and become aware of differences in culture and disability by providing more play resources that help them to value diversity.

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's quality of teaching is effective. She provides a range of interesting activities to help children learn through play. This prepares them well for their move to school or nursery. Children enjoyed completing number puzzles. The childminder uses effective questioning to develop their recognition of numbers. Children enjoy choosing and reading books and show great interest in the characters and the pictures. The childminder supports children's developing understanding of letter sounds securely, which promotes their literacy skills well. She carefully assesses where children are in their learning and plans for their next development steps. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to ensure she identifies and addresses any gaps in their learning. She communicates with parents well and involves them fully in their children's learning. For example, the childminder regularly shares information about children's achievements and

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who attend. This is good

gains parents' contributions. This helps to support children's learning at home.

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good

Children settle well in the childminder's home and show a secure understanding of the routines. They explore their surroundings with confidence and make their own choices about their play. Children have plenty of space to play and the childminder provides activities across all areas of learning indoors and outside. The childminder effectively supports children in her care and provides a safe and welcoming environment for them. As a result, children develop secure bonds and a strong sense of emotional well-being. The childminder values children's comments and opinions, which gives them the confidence to approach her for support and guidance. She promotes children's awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For example, children take part in regular emergency evacuation practises and learn about road safety.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She shares children's information with other early years providers, when relevant. As a result, children receive consistent experiences in their care and learning. The childminder reflects well on her practice. She undertakes training and her own research to update her knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She effectively uses self-evaluation to consistently enhance her provision and improve the learning outcomes for children. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures that she shares with parents so they are well informed about her practices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331342 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 834676 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 22 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Orpington in the London Borough of Bromley. She minds children throughout the year.

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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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