Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2015 21 June 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder completes accurate assessments on children and uses this information well to plan activities that offer good challenge.  Children form strong relationships with the childminder. She has a nurturing and calm approach, and knows how to promote their emotional needs particularly well.  The childminder organises the environment well, both inside and outdoors. She provides children with interesting resources and stimulating activities that capture their attention. All children make good progress.  The childminder builds positive relationships with parents and uses a wide variety of methods to communicate with them, including regular discussions, daily diaries and noticeboards. She encourages parents to contribute to their children's learning in the setting and share their interests at home.  The childminder reflects well on her practice. She makes sure that she keeps up to date

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This provision is good

with mandatory training and updates key policies, such as safeguarding.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully extend creative learning experiences for younger children to strengthen further their imaginations, ideas and curiosity.  Occasionally, the childminder misses some opportunities to share information with other providers that children attend to strengthen even further children's learning outcomes.

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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 creative learning experiences to strengthen even further young children's imaginations, ideas and curiosity  strengthen partnerships with other providers that children attend, particularly to share information more often to build on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of interactions between children and the childminder.  The inspector shared an observation with the childminder and discussed the learning opportunities that she provides for children.  The inspector viewed a number of written testimonials and questionnaires from parents.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including vetting details, and the childminder's safeguarding policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder effectively implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows the importance of notifying Ofsted and making sure that vetting checks on adult family members are complete. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues, including what to do in the event of a safeguarding concern. She informs parents of her role in protecting children. The childminder values continuous professional development. She seeks opportunities to update her knowledge, such as by working with the local advisor and reading information relating to early years practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective teaching methods and has high expectations of children. She provides a good range of learning experiences to meet their individual needs. For example, young children particularly enjoy moving objects about in bags, and taking them in and out of a variety of boxes. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, she uses gestures, key words and singing sessions, and provides a narrative to enhance their learning. Children have good opportunities to learn about the natural world; for example, they help grow vegetables and fruit during the summer months. The childminder provides children with different learning opportunities to motivate them in their learning. For example, she plans a wide range of outings, which she links to their current interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. Children's behaviour is good and they play well together. Children value each other as individuals and know to share, take turns and be cooperative. The childminder offers good support and knows how to include all children positively in activities that they enjoy, such as when playing with musical instruments, books and stories. She supports children's physical well-being effectively. The childminder is very caring and sensitive, particularly during children's care routines. She cuddles young children when they are tired, which helps them settle down before taking a rest. She offers healthy snacks and regular drinks, and children have good opportunities to be physically active, such as through regular outdoor play. Furthermore, children develop good coordination skills; for example, younger children confidently move prams around the home, negotiating space safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder has an in-depth understanding of their individual needs, which she uses to rapidly monitor and progress their development. She supports children in learning the skills that they need for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266560 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 837293 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the Bromley area in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates her service all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only, and occasionally during the school holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds an appropriate early years qualification.

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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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