Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2015 12 July 2012

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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 offers a warm, friendly, caring environment. Children have access to all resources, in both indoor and outdoor areas. This helps children to feel happy, secure and fully engaged.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding procedures. She is aware of possible child protection concerns and knows who to contact.  The childminder provides a good level of care. She continues to develop her knowledge and understanding of children's learning and development needs through various training courses.  Children follow the consistent and well-developed behaviour boundaries based on simple rules and instructions from the childminder. This helps them learn how to behave well and to respect each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of some opportunities to strengthen children's understanding of different cultures, religions and languages.  The childminder does not have highly effective partnerships with all relevant early years providers to ensure that information sharing helps children to make the best possible progress.

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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 opportunities for children to learn about and value peoples' differences  continue to build on the partnerships and information sharing with other early years providers, when relevant, to support children's learning and development fully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector observed activities in the playroom and the outside learning environment.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning.  The inspector took a tour of the indoor and outdoor environments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder's home is safe and secure. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out visual risk assessments daily to minimise risks so that children are safe. The childminder understands the importance of effective partnerships with parents. For example, she regularly shares information about children's well-being and their learning and development. The childminder continually evaluates and reflects on her practice to identify her strengths and weaknesses. She has clear plans for development, for example, she wants to improve the resources to provide better learning opportunities for all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She makes accurate observations and assessments of their development. This enables her to identify and plan effectively for children's individual needs to support their next steps in learning. The childminder provides a varied range of resources and planned activities to develop children's learning. For example, children collect natural objects, such as leaves, on their walk home from school to create craft pictures. This helps children to develop their imagination and gain a good understanding of the natural world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to put their own coats and shoes on when going outside. This helps children build their self-confidence and independence ready for the next stage in their education. The childminder provides a nutritious range of snacks and meals. For example, she encourages children to try different foods during the social mealtime when they talk about healthy foods and lifestyles. Children have many opportunities for physical play to develop their coordination and physical skills. For example, children have fun peddling bikes around, and running up and down. The childminder encourages children to play together and this helps develop their understanding of being kind to each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain positive skills to help them prepare for school, such as learning the letters of their name and numbers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440539 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 839006 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 12 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Hayes, Bromley, in Kent. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout most of 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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