Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2016 Not applicable

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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 are happy and settled. The childminder has very good relationships with children and knows their individual needs very well. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder provides a variety of interesting and challenging activities. Children enjoy using their senses to explore. The childminder encourages them to make choices about their play as they learn to be independent. This helps all children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has good working partnerships with parents. They regularly share children's changing care needs with each other and the childminder keeps parents informed about their children's achievements.  The childminder is aware of her role and is effective at reflecting on her practice. She identifies her strengths and plans changes to develop the provision to maintain and raise standards for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder gathers information from parents about the progress children make away from the setting. However, she does not always make the most of this information to continue to strengthen assessments and next steps for children's development to help them make more rapid 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

 build on the already good systems for gathering information from parents and carers about children's learning away from the setting, to help more precisely identify how to support children to make more rapid progress

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children engaging with the childminder and the activities available to them.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children and appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of her role and responsibilities. She has a range of policies in place to support the day-to-day running of the setting. She shares clear expectations with the families that she works with. Safeguarding is effective. She implements thorough procedures to minimise hazards and to help ensure children can play in safety and be kept safe from harm. She knows what to do if concerned for a child's welfare and keeps up to date with current safeguarding practices. The childminder places a strong focus on her professional development and uses the knowledge she gains, such as from training and other professionals, to continue developing her practice. She monitors children's progress closely and shares these records with parents. She initiates links with other settings that children attend and uses these partnerships to offer children continuity in their care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and uses her knowledge to provide children with high-quality learning experiences. Children thrive on the attention and interactions the childminder provides. For example, the childminder uses careful questioning and communication to encourage children to explore the concept of freezing water in balloons. She develops children's thinking as they use their senses and a range of vocabulary to learn about shapes, sizes, colours and temperature. The childminder motivates children using praise and exciting intonation. Children enjoy the activities and are keen to engage with the resources available to them. The childminder offers children praise for their achievements and models positive interactions. This helps children develop their passion for learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from the childminder's nurturing care. They feel comfortable to express their preferences and are confident to turn to the childminder for help and comfort. The childminder is a very positive role model. She teaches children to use good manners and encourages them to develop their social and communication skills. For instance, the childminder shows young children the importance of including others in their play and to take turns with resources. The childminder promotes children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, she promotes good hygienic routines when handling the animals, encourages children to eat a healthy diet and provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They enjoy their time with the childminder and develop the skills they need for their future learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444605 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1024212 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder offers flexible childcare from Monday to Friday, excluding bank 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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