Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 October 2015 30 November 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a very welcoming environment for children where they independently choose the toys they want to play with.  The childminder is highly skilled and sensitive in helping children to form secure attachments. Children show they feel safe, secure and happy.  Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder skilfully manages the children's behaviour in a positive manner appropriate for their age. For example, she explains the rules and why these are necessary and praises children's good behaviour.  The childminder has excellent relationships with other settings children attend and continually exchanges information with them to promote continuity in their care and learning. For example, she discusses assessments of children's learning and progress to ensure they are jointly planning for each child's next stage in learning.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting

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This provision is good

learning experiences tailored to children's individual needs, which engage and inspire them. Children make good progress in all areas of their learning and develop skills ready for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always strengthen children's development of early reading skills consistently.  On occasions, the childminder ask questions that do not always fully encourage children to explore and solve their own problems.

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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

 develop further opportunities for children to extend their early reading skills during their play to promote their literacy development  strengthen the use of questioning to encourage children to develop their thinking skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children participating in activities and interacting with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector reviewed the children's assessment records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder about how she supports her assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to improving and providing a very good quality provision. She constantly reflects on her practice and engages her assistant, parents and children in the process. The childminder updates her knowledge to continually build on her practice and quality of teaching, such as through regular training, information sessions and discussions with other childminders. The childminder has effective recruitment and induction procedures to ensure her assistant understands his roles and responsibilities and her policies. The childminder works closely with her assistant, monitoring their work and providing support and advice to promote consistent practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have completed child protection training and have a good understanding of their responsibilities to safeguard children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and understands their individual personalities and learning styles so that she interests and engages them in their learning. The childminder and her assistant develop children's language and communication skills effectively. For example, they talk about what children are doing, encourage children to make connections with past events and introduce new words. Children develop a very good understanding of the local environment and nature. For example, they learn about the different types of trees and observe how cygnets turn into swans. The childminder monitors children's progress well through her observations and assessments of their learning. This helps her to quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has excellent relationships with parents. She works very cooperatively with them to find out and support the children's individual needs and routines exceptionally well. Children settle exceptionally well and their their care needs are met extremely well. For example, the childminder meticulously manages children's allergies to keep them safe. She has an excellent understanding of how to promote children's good health. For instance, she supplies healthy lunches and snacks. Children help grow and harvest fruit and vegetables to develop their very good understanding of where food comes from. The childminder develops children's excellent understanding of safety and respect for toys. For example, she reminds them to pick up toys to avoid trip hazards. Children extend their social skills very well, such as through visits to toddler groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. For example, children develop mathematical skills as they are encouraged to recognise sizes and numbers, and to count in their play. As a result, children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411097 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 831897 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Beckenham in the London Borough of Bromley. She works with an assistant and cares for children between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm. The childminder is accredited to receive government funding for the provision of free early years 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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