Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 October 2015 13 October 2009

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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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. She helps them build confidence and gain a sense of pride in their achievements. For example, she celebrates their success with them and encourages them with positive praise.  The childminder and her assistant know children well. They use information from observations and assessments effectively to plan play experiences to meet children's individual needs and interests.  All children make good progress, including disabled children and those who have special educational needs. For example, the childminder uses her knowledge and experience to ensure all children have an appropriate level of support.  The childminder is very passionate and enthusiastic about her setting. She reviews her service along with her assistant and they seek views from parents. This helps to maintain consistently good quality experiences for children.

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This provision is good

 Children behave well. They learn to share, take turns and consider the feelings of other children as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the organisation of resources limits children's independence and ability to follow their own interests in play.  The childminder does not always build fully on the good partnerships with parents to encourage them to support further children's learning 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

 strengthen the information shared with parents to support them to continue children's learning at home  review the organisation of toys to enable children to independently follow their own interests in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching.  The inspector viewed documentation such as policies and procedures, suitability checks and children's learning records.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder and her assistant during the inspection.  The inspector read the views of parents in written statements and references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant work well together. They regularly discuss their practice and ways to develop the setting. For example, they each have a plan to support their professional development and teaching skills through training. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of how to approach issues about children's welfare and knows what to do should she have concerns. The childminder works well with other settings that children attend. For example, parents give permission for information to be exchanged with other professionals to best support their children's care. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents so they are aware of how the setting runs and what to expect. The childminder tracks and monitors all children's development to help them make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and provides a wide range of play experiences. This motivates and interests children in their learning. The childminder helps children develop good language skills. For example, she talks to young children about what they are doing to extend their understanding and development of language. The childminder and her assistant provide a large range of physical development opportunities. For instance, young children practise their developing walking skills on the way back from the park. The childminder shares children's learning records with parents so they are aware of the progress their children are making.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's understanding of their own personal hygiene well. For example, they sing handwashing songs together to promote children's skills in caring for themselves. Children benefit from a healthy variety of fresh food. For example, children sit together for meals and are encouraged to try new foods. This helps children's understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children have good relationships with the childminder and her assistant. For example, they go to them for cuddles when they are feeling tired. The childminder helps children learn about other people from different cultures and backgrounds well. For instance, they explore a variety of celebrations. This helps them learn about the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Children are beginning to develop an understanding of numbers and counting in play. This helps them build the necessary skills for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294702 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 837619 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder provides care all year round from 7am until 7pm.

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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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