Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 August 2015 21 October 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children experience an excellent range of stimulating activities. The childminder skilfully uses resources alongside her wealth of knowledge to extend children's learning. Consequently, children make rapid progress in her care.  The childminder and her assistants have exemplary relationships with the children. They know children's individual personalities and needs exceptionally well. As a result, they offer effective support so that children are confident, happy and secure.  The childminder provides many opportunities for children to explore all areas of the curriculum. However, she does not always offer the broadest possible variety of activities to encourage children to find different ways to practise writing.  Children's safety and well-being is a top priority. The childminder has a strong understanding of how to protect children. She carries out detailed risk assessments on outings and activities, and ensures that all staff know how to identify any hazards. The

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This provision is outstanding

childminder also ensures that staff are able to recognise potential concerns about the welfare of any child and know what action to take.  Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents feel very well informed about their children's care and learning. The childminder finds ways to make sure that every parent and child benefits from flexible communication to suit their needs. This means that parents are fully engaged in children's learning and are able to continue to support their progress at home.

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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

 continue to extend the range of opportunities for young children to explore early writing opportunities during everyday play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning inside and outside.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistants and children at appropriate intervals.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with a parent, read a number of written references from other parents and took account of their views.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children benefit from consistently high quality interactions at this setting. Staff skilfully reshape activities through careful questioning, listening attentively and sensitively responding to children's growing ideas and interests. As a result, children develop extremely high self-esteem and are excited to interact with the adults and activities around them. Children play with a range of sensory toys that help them to apply developing skills, such as counting and shape recognition. The childminder observes new learning and expertly plans opportunities for children to develop new concepts and ideas. For example, children enjoy threading and stacking different shaped beads with adult support. This motivates them to be active learners as all staff enthusiastically encourage them to try new challenges, persevere and celebrate achievements. As a result, children develop a thirst for learning and have the skills to prepare them for starting school.

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outstanding

Children enjoy the opportunities for outdoor play. For example, they eagerly develop new skills as they blow bubbles, ride in cars, draw with chalk and balance bean bags on their heads. The childminder promotes regular physical exercise and healthy habits such as a healthy diet and hand-washing. She offers children a variety of nutritious snacks. She encourages them to talk about what they are eating and record the healthy foods on a visual chart. The childminder also uses visual aids to help children to develop an understanding of their emotions. Children benefit from daily talks about how they feel and use mirrors to help them to choose what picture to add to the interactive calendar. This helps them to develop self-awareness of their feelings and behaviour. The childminder has established flexible routines that meet the children's individual needs. This helps to support their sense of security and, consequently, promotes their confidence.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an impeccable understanding of her role and responsibilities. She works closely with parents and other professionals, such as health visitors and teachers, to form links and offer children consistency in care and learning. She has extremely high expectations of herself, her assistants and the children's abilities. As a result, she has created a setting where staff and children have a shared desire to develop and succeed. The childminder regularly reflects on her provision and identifies strengths and areas for development. She is a strong leader and ensures that she and her assistants continue to improve their practice and develop their knowledge through further qualifications and training. The childminder demonstrates passion and commitment towards delivering consistently high standards of teaching to raise standards for children. This means that children thrive in this stimulating learning environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406988 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 831527 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She works alongside four assistants, some of which are part time. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. She operates flexible hours, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays, and receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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