Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2015 5 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 provides a warm, welcoming and comfortable setting. Children move confidently between areas and enjoy their time with the childminder.  Children receive support to consider each other's needs and have good relationships. For example, the childminder helps them take turns with toys. Children make good progress in their overall learning and development.  The childminder keeps children safe. For instance, she effectively minimises risks and helps them understand good hygiene practices.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, they talk about different countries and celebrate a variety of festivals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's evaluation of the setting does not always focus on using information gathered to further improve the outcomes for children.  The childminder does not always explore all opportunities to extend and challenge children even further in their learning and development.

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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 information gathered from ongoing self-evaluation to take action to further improve outcomes for children  explore all opportunities to extend and challenge children further during activities to help them make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents and took their views into consideration.  The inspector observed activities to assess the quality of teaching.  The inspector viewed documentation, such as policies and procedures, and children's records of learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works well with other settings that children attend. For example, she is aware of what they are learning to be able to further support them with play opportunities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of what to do if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder networks with other childminders to share good practice and ideas to develop her practice. She works with parents to review the effectiveness of her service; for example, they reviewed their contact arrangements and developed a more effective way of sharing information. Parents comment that they are happy and feel that their children enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder effectively monitor's the overall progress children make, to support her future planning of activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder values children as individuals and supports them to make their own choices in play. She works well with parents to understand children's needs and interests when they start. For example, she updates parents on what children like to play with and how she supports their development. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, children manipulate and roll playdough with interest. Children gain confidence and they have the opportunity to practise their developing skills. Children are curious and motivated to ask questions. For example, as they explore the toys, they ask the childminder what they have found and what it is used for. The childminder provides children with good role play opportunities, which help them to explore and use their imaginative skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and enjoy exploring the resources the childminder has to offer. The childminder gives children many opportunities for fresh air and exercise, and supports their physical well-being. Children behave well. For example, the childminder sets clear boundaries and expectations so children understand what she expects from them. The childminder helps children develop good levels of self-esteem; for example, she praises them for their effort and compliments them on their ideas. Children receive good opportunities to socialise. For instance, they sit round the table and chat as they play and learn.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They develop a good understanding of how to play with other children and consider each other's needs. They are well prepared for their future learning, such as moving on to pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439962 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 824477 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Orpington, Kent. The childminder offers her service Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, 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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