Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 September 2015 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder is not aware of the requirement to undertake an assessment of children's progress between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder does not always use effective questioning to develop children's thinking and language skills effectively.  Resources are not always well maintained or inviting to children. As a result, children do not always have the best quality learning experiences.  Self-evaluation is not always fully effective to identify areas for improvement to raise the quality of children's experiences.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder and parents have positive relationships. She involves them in their children's learning from the start and provides suitable information about their progress.  Children learn to interact and make friends with each other. For example, the childminder takes them to toddler groups to socialise with other children.  The childminder develops children's imaginative skills well as they take part in a range of activities to promote this.  The childminder undertakes risk assessments well to provide a safe environment for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 develop understanding of completing required progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years to identify their progress and any specific learning needs, and share a written summary of their progress with parents. 30/10/2015

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop the use of questioning to improve teaching and support children's thinking and language skills  improve the maintenance of resources and review the organisation of these so that they appeal to children, to support their learning  strengthen self-evaluation to identify and make improvements effectively, including knowledge and skills to promote children's good learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Overall, the childminder has a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, she does not understand her responsibility to complete progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years. Therefore, gaps in children's learning may not be recognised to identify any specific support they may need. The childminder has good relationships with other early years settings children attend, which promote a consistent approach to supporting them. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of how to manage any concerns about a child and has an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding issues. She takes some steps to evaluate her practice, such as completing research and training to develop some aspects of her provision. However, this is not fully effective to ensure children receive good quality learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder's quality of teaching is variable; she does not always extend children's learning effectively. For example, she does not always ask questions that help children to think and use their language skills. However, children enjoy their time with the childminder and are enthusiastic in their learning. Observations of children's learning help the childminder track their progress appropriately over time and identify their next steps for learning. The childminder plans suitable activities that help children to make steady progress from their starting points. For example, children enjoyed looking at pictures of animals and naming them to develop their recognition. Children use their imaginations well and enjoy role play. For example, they pretended to feed toy animals using play cutlery.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not ensure that all resources are maintained and organised well; for example, some toys have missing pieces, which does not extend children's learning fully. Children enter the childminder's home confidently and feel secure in her care. The childminder has a good knowledge of each child and recognises their individual interests. She encourages children to share and take turns and their behaviour is generally good. The childminder promotes children's health well, such as through regular exercise, healthy food and fresh air. She involves children in decision making, which raises their awareness that their opinions are valued and encourages their independence. For example, children make choices about activities they take part in, and when they want to eat their snack.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make some steady progress. However, they are not always challenged well enough during activities and interaction with the childminder to ensure they make the best possible progress. Children gain some skills for the next stage in their learning; for example, they develop their confidence well and have good levels of self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426661 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 901997 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Orpington, within the London Borough of Bromley. She has an appropriate childcare qualification and minds children for three days a week, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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