Forde, Barbara

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 August 2015 15 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

 Children's early communication skills are supported well by the childminder. She talks continually to children about what is happening during care routines and as they play. This helps children learn new words and link them to actions.  The childminder is warm, caring and nurturing. This helps her support children's emotional well-being effectively and they form strong bonds with her.  Young children have good opportunities to develop early social skills through visits in the local community.  The childminder works closely with parents during the settling-in period and thereafter. This helps the childminder to get to know children well. She meets their individual needs effectively through a consistent approach to their care and learning.  The childminder effectively safeguards children. She minimises hazards well, supervises them closely and keeps her child protection training updated.  The childminder engages well with children as she supports them in their play. She

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This provision is good

helps them to develop new skills through modelling and repeating actions, which reinforces and supports their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide children with resources relating to their individual cultures to allow them to explore and recognise 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

 increase opportunities for children to become aware of their own cultures by providing more resources that help them to understand how they are unique.

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is good

The childminder supports children effectively as they make independent choices about their play. This helps to build their confidence and allows them to develop skills that prepare them for future learning, such as when they move on to nursery. There are plenty of good quality toys and resources available to support children's learning and development. Children enjoy taking part in simple role play, such as pretending to pour tea in to cups. As they use stacking toys, they practise their hand-to-eye coordination. The childminder introduces early mathematics as she counts the blocks and introduces language relating to colour. She offers young children various toys that encourage them to explore, learn to stand and walk independently. Children explore and investigate with curiosity, for example, they are intrigued by bottles containing liquids and objects.

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good

The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being securely. She implements effective arrangements to care for children who show they feel safe and secure with her. Children's home routines are closely followed by the childminder, which promote their emotional and physical well-being. As a result, the childminder meets children's individual needs effectively. The childminder also shares information about children with other early years settings to maintain consistency. She promotes children's positive understanding of healthy lifestyles by providing them with plenty of opportunities for exercise. She talks to children about healthy food options to raise their understanding of eating well.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements and knows how to promote children's welfare. She carefully assesses where children are in their learning and plans for their next developmental steps. Parents are well informed about this through regular discussions and records of learning, including progress summaries being shared. This helps parents to support their children's learning at home. Parents are actively encouraged to share their views and their comments are highly complimentary. The childminder uses self-evaluation to review her setting and practice. She also makes use of available training to extend her knowledge, ensuring she provides a good quality provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332558 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 834715 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 15 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Bickley, in the London Borough of Bromley. She minds children throughout the year, including weekends.

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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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