Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 December 2015 15 June 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 establishes positive partnerships with parents. For example, through regular meetings she supports continuity in children's care and education. Parents report that they are very pleased with the service they receive.  The childminder is warm, caring and enthusiastic. She builds good relationships with children. For example, young children go to her for cuddles and older children talk about any worries or concerns they may have.  Children are well respected and their views are valued. For instance, the childminder seeks older children's views through regular questionnaires in order to develop the setting.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder closely observes their play and assesses their current stage of development well. She uses this information to plan for the next steps in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Young children have fewer opportunities than older children to understand the similarities and differences between themselves and other people.  Sometimes the organisation of toys means that children cannot always choose from a full range of resources that may interest them.

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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

 make better use of opportunities for young children to understand similarities and differences between themselves and other people  extend the range of toys and resources available at all times to enable children to make more choices about their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of parents' views through the childminder's questionnaires.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed documentation, such as policies and procedures, suitability checks and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and how she can further improve experiences for children. She includes the views all of those using her service and researches new developments in childcare. For example, she networks with other childminders to share ideas and best practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role to safeguard children and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children in her care. The childminder has developed good links with the local school. She is aware of what children are learning and how she can help them progress further. The childminder monitors children's overall progress with parents so they are well informed and involved in all aspects of their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children and the quality of teaching is consistently strong. She carefully plans activities to support children's interests that help motivate them to explore. Children learn about the world around them. For example, they go on a variety of outings and collect natural objects that interest them. The childminder helps young children gain an interest in books to support their communication and language development. For example, she ensures that there is a good range of stories available and reads to them daily.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment with a variety of play spaces for children. Children settle quickly as the childminder has a well-planned settling-in process to meet children's and families' individual needs. The childminder gives children positive messages about leading healthy lifestyles. For example, they regularly go for walks and spend time outside in the fresh air daily. Children behave well and understand right from wrong. For instance, the childminder explains the rules of the setting when they start and she positively reinforces them. The childminder keeps children safe. For example, she manages risk well both in her home and on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. Children are learning to make choices in their play and be independent. For example, they learn to put their own coats and shoes on. They develop a good range of skills in readiness for starting pre- school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372459 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 829280 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Orpington, Kent. She offers her service from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6.30pm all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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