Home Childcarer in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2015 9 November 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 is kind, supportive and caring. She uses effective behaviour management techniques that help children to learn from a young age about what is expected of them.  The childminder uses questions effectively to develop children's communication and language skills. As a result, children confidently interact with others.  Children develop a positive understanding of healthy lifestyles. They learn about healthy food choices through discussions, cooking activities and visits to the allotment. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise as they play outdoors and use a variety of equipment and resources.  The childminder plans varied activities for children indoors and outside, which helps them to make good progress in their learning.  Children develop a strong interest in books as the childminder reads enthusiastically to them. This promotes children's early reading skills.  The childminder safeguards children effectively. She completes risk assessments and

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This provision is good

has a thorough awareness of possible child protection issues. This includes the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered different types of resources to enrich children's role play experiences further.  The childminder does not always consider children's backgrounds when celebrating diversity to further develop their understanding of how they are unique.

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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  strengthen children's understanding of their similarities and differences in relation to their unique backgrounds.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's safeguarding knowledge and understanding.  The inspector observed children and the childminder during play activities.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records and policies.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the rooms used by children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's quality of teaching is effective. She prepares children well for their move to school or nursery through play based activities. The childminder recognises children's individual interests and supports their play skilfully. She uses her good understanding of children along with careful assessments of their progress to plan activities that fully engage them. For example, during the inspection, children selected a book and they sat together to look at it. Children joined in with the repeated phrases in the book and showed good levels of engagement and concentration. The childminder talked about the book and asked questions about the characters and events. This promoted children's thinking, listening and language skills securely. The childminder communicates with parents well and involves them fully in their children's learning and development. She shares information about children's achievements and gains feedback from parents about

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who attend. This is good

their child's progress at home. This promotes continuity in children's learning.

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good

Children settle happily in the childminder's home and show a secure understanding of the routines. The childminder provides a welcoming environment, which encourages children to confidently explore their surroundings and to choose their own resources. The childminder works with parents effectively to support children's individual needs and emotional well-being. Consequently, children develop secure relationships with her and other children. Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe as they use knives carefully to cut up their fruit snacks. In addition, this supports their self- care and independence skills effectively. Children develop positive social skills as they regularly go on outings to play groups and interact with other children and adults.

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provision is good

The childminder has a positive attitude to developing her knowledge and understanding of childcare practice. She completes regular training and research to support her professional development securely and improve outcomes for children. The childminder fully understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses self- evaluation effectively to identify ongoing improvements. As a result, she continuously improves children's learning experiences. The childminder informs parents about her policies and procedures, which helps develop their understanding of her service. She seeks their views and uses these to support her practice further. The childminder has good links with other early years settings children attend. The effective communication with these settings helps to meet children's individual care and learning needs consistently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409715 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 831776 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder cares for children each week day 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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