Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 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

 Children develop their communication and language skills effectively. They are confident and expressive in their interactions with the childminder and her assistant.  The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals, which promotes children's good health.  The childminder is caring, consistent and focuses on promoting positive behaviour. As a result, children learn from a young age about what is expected of them.  The childminder has a thorough awareness of possible child protection issues. She provides a safe and secure environment, where she effectively minimises hazards.  Children have plenty of space to play and explore, with a variety of resources both inside and out.  Children form strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant, which means she meets their individual needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always promote children's good hygiene practices when drying hands.  There are various resources for imaginative play. However, the range does not fully promote curiosity in the natural world or reflect real life experiences.

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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

 improve the hygiene practices for hand drying to further prevent the risk of cross infection  provide children with a broader range of real-life resources to allow them to extend their imagination and act out their experiences more accurately during role play.

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans a variety of interesting activities to ensure children learn through play. Children's physical skills were enhanced as they enjoyed throwing and catching a ball. When children start, the childminder gathers good information from parents about children's interests and abilities. She carefully assesses where children are in their learning and plans for their next development steps. The childminder successfully monitors children's progress to ensure she addresses any learning gaps. The childminder is effective in her communication with parents and involves them in their children's learning. She regularly shares information about children's achievements and parents' contributions ensure they support children's learning at home. Teaching is of a high standard and as a result, children make good progress in their learning and development.

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good

The childminder provides a happy and welcoming environment for children. She implements effective arrangements to care for them and promote their emotional well- being. Children settle well and show confidence in their understanding of routines. They have good opportunities to be active and engage in physical play in the garden and during outings to the park. Children benefit from regular play with other children to develop their social skills. This helps them get ready for the move on to nursery or school. The childminder and her assistant respond to children's individual needs quickly and efficiently. They value children's views and comments, which gives them the confidence to approach them for support. The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She follows safe working practices to support children's health, safety and well-being.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and is fully aware of a range of learning styles. She ensures that she challenges children so they achieve well. The childminder shares information with other early years providers, when relevant. This ensures children receive consistent care and learning experiences. The childminder reflects on her practice and attends regular training to update her knowledge and understanding of how child learn. She provides supervision for her assistant and encourages her to attend training to develop her role. The childminder consistently develops her provision and continues to improve children's learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376318 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 829468 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives in Bromley, Kent. The childminder cares for children each weekday, for most of the year. She 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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