Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 plans and provides a wide range of activities and outings for children, which help them make good progress in their learning. She has a thorough understanding of how young children develop.  Children behave very well and respond to the childminder's effective use of praise and positive encouragement.  The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals, and offers plenty of opportunities for exercise, which promotes children's good health.  The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their children's progress as she shares children's learning and assessment information with 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 good relationships with the childminder, which means she meets their individual needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always teach children about disabilities to further develop their understanding of diversity and differences.  The childminder does not always use questions that challenge children's thinking skills to help extend their learning further.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to explore and become aware of people different to themselves  strengthen the use of questions to extend children's learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records and policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's safeguarding knowledge and understanding.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good awareness of how to encourage and support children's learning. Overall, teaching is of an effective standard. The childminder prepares children well for their move to school or nursery through her support and the activities she plans. She encourages children to develop their self-care skills and language development. As a result, children learn to manage their clothing and use their developing speech well. During the inspection, children developed their early writing skills as they used chalks to draw shapes and make marks. They enjoyed investigating sand and used moulds to make models of animals. The childminder carefully assesses where children are in their learning and plans for their next development steps. She communicates effectively with parents and involves them in their children's learning. For example, the childminder values parents' contributions and this helps to encourage children's learning at the setting and at

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good

The childminder implements effective arrangements to care for children and promotes their emotional well-being. As a result, children develop secure bonds with her. The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She follows safe and effective working practices to support children's health, safety and well-being. She also helps raise children's awareness of keeping safe. For example, they take part in regular emergency evacuation practises. Children benefit from regular trips to play groups to develop their confidence, social development and physical skills. The childminder values children's views and comments, which gives them the confidence to approach her for support and guidance. Children show confidence when exploring their surroundings and make independent choices about their play.

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provision is good

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of how children learn and understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She reviews her practice and uses self- evaluation effectively. This enables her to develop her provision and continue to improve the learning outcomes for children. The childminder undertakes her own research and attends training to enhance her knowledge. She shares information with other early years providers, when relevant. As a result, children receive consistent experiences in their care and learning. The childminder effectively monitors children's ongoing development, which helps her to identify their learning needs accurately. She has extensive policies and procedures that she shares with parents so they are well informed about her practices. Children are happy, enthusiastic and achieving well in their learning as a result of the childminder's provision of a range of activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448752 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 896577 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Orpington, Kent. She minds children for three days a week for most of 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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