Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 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

 Children happily explore their surroundings. The childminder joins in with their play to positively support and encourage them. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children's warm interactions with the childminder support them to feel safe and secure. The childminder is very knowledgeable about children's individual care and emotional needs, and sensitively responds to these.  The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding training. She clearly understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder completes risk assessments to promote children's safety effectively.  Children develop a good understanding of how to develop healthy lifestyles. They learn about healthy foods through regular discussions and cooking activities.  The childminder uses discussion and repeats words to securely develop children's early

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This provision is good

communication and language skills.  Young children's early mathematical skills are encouraged as the childminder counts objects and uses number names regularly with them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered different types of resources to further enrich children's experiences of sensory play.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for children to explore sensory resources to develop their investigative skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder during play activities.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's assessment records. She also checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her training records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's safeguarding knowledge and understanding.  The inspector gained the views of parents through questionnaires and references left with the childminder.  The inspector observed activities and routines indoors. She viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and her quality of teaching is effective. She provides a broad range of resources and activities which promote all areas of children's learning. This helps to prepare children securely for the next stage in their learning. The childminder obtains good information about children's individual interests which helps her to provide activities that enthuse and engage them. Young children enjoy exploring stacking toys and the childminder continually talks to them as they play. This successfully extends their learning, such as developing children's understanding of counting. The childminder sings with children and they participate at their own level. This helps to support young children's emerging language development well. The childminder effectively uses observations and assessments to identify children's next steps in learning. This information is shared with parents through discussions, and

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who attend. This is good

the use of informative learning journals. This contributes to parents understanding about ways to support their children's learning at home.

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good

Children are happy and settled in the nurturing environment of the childminder's home. The childminder includes children as part of her family. As a result, they form close attachments with her. Children develop independence as they choose their own resources confidently. The childminder ensures children's dietary needs are met and their independence is promoted well as they feed themselves at snack time. Children play in the garden and in the local park and enjoy fresh air and regular exercise to support their physical well-being. The childminder discusses road safety and the dangers of speaking to strangers with children to develop their understanding of keeping safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements and uses self-evaluation well to identify continuous improvements. She attends training and effectively implements the knowledge she gains. For example, training relating to children's brain development has increased her understanding of how children learn and progress. The childminder completes progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years to monitor their achievements. She shares this information with parents. This assessment supports her to identify any gaps there may be in children's learning to help her plan for their future progress. The childminder understands the importance of developing good working partnership with other early years professionals. This helps to ensure that information is shared between all those involved in the children's lives.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451290 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 903529 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Beckenham, Kent. She cares for children throughout the year, including school 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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