Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 October 2015 18 July 2011

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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 plans and provides a range of stimulating activities for children to support their next steps in learning. Children are enthusiastic learners and explore the environment with growing confidence.  Children make choices as they decide what they want to play with. Resources and activities are easily accessible and children confidently initiate their own learning. Children's individual needs are met well and they make good progress.  The childminder works closely with parents. She gathers information about children when they first attend. This promotes a consistent approach to supporting children's care and learning needs at home and in the setting.  The childminder makes excellent use of the local environment to extend children's experiences and develop their awareness of diversity.  Children confidently help to prepare healthy snacks and have an exceptionally positive attitude to taking exercise and being outdoors in the fresh air.

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This provision is good

 The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and skills. She has attended training, which has helped to develop her understanding of how children learn. This has enabled her to plan well for children's ongoing development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully encourage parents to share and add their views to the self-evaluation process.  Children do not always have opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of using simple technology in their 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 further the self-evaluation process to fully encourage parents to share their views and ideas  improve the range of opportunities for children to learn about technology in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for the purpose of childminding.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector looked at policies, children's personal profiles and a range of other documentation, including evidence of qualifications, the childminder's self-evaluation and suitability of household members.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear on the procedure to follow to report any concerns about the welfare of children in her care. The childminder makes good use of training to provide children with a wide range of experiences that help them make good progress. For example, since the last inspection, she has attended training to develop her understanding of effective planning and assessment. She uses her skills, knowledge and understanding to promote children's learning well. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant and takes effective steps to monitor their practice through effective supervision and training. This has a positive impact on the experiences they offer children. The childminder has established a positive relationship with other early years professionals and other settings that children attend to consistently support children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of all children's learning needs. She focuses well on key areas of learning to ensure children have a good foundation and are ready for the next stage in their development. The childminder takes time to observe children's learning to identify any areas where children need extra help. Activities are fun, present challenge and encourage children to make their own decisions. For example, children use a choice board to decide what activities they would like next. This gives children independence. The childminder positively interacts with children, for example, asking questions and offering ideas to extend their learning. Children explore different colours and shapes during a painting activity, and discuss their understanding of the world around them. This helps to develop children's thinking skills and supports their early mathematics.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is highly skilled at ensuring all children form secure relationships and places the highest priority on supporting children's emotional and physical well-being. The childminder makes excellent use of the local environment to extend children's experiences and develop their awareness of diversity. For example, the childminder makes excellent use of local toddler groups, where children meet other adults. This helps promote children's early social skills and helps them develop a positive knowledge of other people. The childminder is a highly effective role model and supports young children to share and be kind to their friends. Children behave exceptionally well, including when they go out. They are extremely polite and feel confident to express their own views and opinions.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning, given their starting points. Children are working within typical development levels for their ages and they are developing the key skills needed for their next stages in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412393 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 838646 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Biggin Hill, Kent, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder's daughter occasionally works as an assistant. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all 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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