Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2015 4 August 2011

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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 provides a variety of experiences that promote learning across the curriculum, including regular outings. This means that children benefit from many opportunities to learn outdoors and through the natural environment.  Children have caring and respectful relationships with the childminder. As a result, they feel safe, secure and respond well to her gentle reminders to share and be kind to each other.  Children's safety is a high priority. The childminder has a very good understanding of safeguarding and helps children learn how to keep themselves safe.  Children follow good hygiene routines. The childminder helps them to develop healthy routines as she sings songs to make hand washing enjoyable.  The childminder demonstrates commitment and drive to continue to raise her standards. She has completed a childcare qualification and continues to develop her understanding and experience. This has a positive impact on children as she continually

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have independent access to a variety of creative resources to encourage their early writing skills during different activities and play.  The childminder speaks to parents about children's learning and shares children's records from time to time. However, this two-way flow of information is not always used to its full potential to strengthen parents ongoing involvement in their children's learning.

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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 children's ability to have independent access to creative resources to promote early writing skills during spontaneous play  continue to develop the two-way sharing of information with parents to further strengthen their ongoing involvement in their children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities that children participated in.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder, at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records, policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder offers a homely setting that is inviting to children. She has a range of toys and games and she uses these during play to support children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of how children develop. She uses positive talk and questions to encourage children to develop and extend their knowledge. For example, children enjoy working out how to put together tracks and make a toy play park. The childminder enthusiastically asks simple questions and shows children how things work. She uses these opportunities to introduce new ideas, such as language about sizes and shapes. The children respond excitedly to the childminder's passion and learn new vocabulary as they repeat back key words. In this way, children learn early skills such as mathematics and communication, in preparation for school.

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good

The childminder effectively promotes children's health and well-being. She ensures that children have access to daily fresh air. They benefit from a range of opportunities for physical play through outings to the beach, local farms, parks and her allotment. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She invites children to help her grow fruit and vegetables for them to gather, clean and enjoy as part of nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder familiarises children with ways to promote their safety. Inside the house, she involves them in fire alarm tests and emergency evacuation drill practises. On outings, children wear stickers or wristbands with her telephone number and benefit from individually assessed levels of freedom. For example, older children may walk slightly ahead of the childminder once they demonstrate their understanding of safety and danger. This helps them develop life skills and enables them to grow in independence and

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the statutory requirements. She understands her role and responsibilities and reflects on her practice to ensure that she continues to fulfil them. For example, she continues to find ways to develop links with other settings. The childminder is aware of hazards she may find on outings and reviews her own setting regularly. This means that she implements effective measures to identify and minimise any potential risks to children. The childminder knows children well and monitors their progress in order to offer any additional help that may be needed. She works closely with children to ensure that their individual needs continue to be met. The childminder knows how to request support from external agencies, such as speech and language therapists, should the need arise. Parents benefit from good relationships with the childminder and report that children are very happy and settled in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407568 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 831585 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 4 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Bromley, Kent. She offers flexible childcare, which is usually Monday to Friday, throughout the year except for bank holidays.

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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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