Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 January 2016 15 November 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

 The childminder monitors children's development well. She provides a good range of learning experiences based on children's individual needs and interests. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder provides a calm and welcoming environment. Children are happy, relaxed and feel emotionally secure in the childminder's care.  Children behave very well. The childminder is a positive role model and teaches children about sharing, taking turns and listening to others. This helps promote children's good social skills and supports their future learning.  The childminder keeps her understanding of childcare knowledge up to date and is committed to developing her practice further.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She shares information at every opportunity about children's progress. This helps promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children to explore their own ideas to develop their creativity and thinking skills.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to develop children's understanding about the importance of healthy eating.

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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 develop their creativity and thinking skills  increase opportunities for children to learn about the importance of healthy eating.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, policies and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses her good knowledge to effectively observe and assess children's development. This helps her quickly identify and address any gaps in learning. The childminder reflects well on her provision and values the views of parents and children to identify any areas for improvement. The childminder attends training and uses her knowledge and experiences to improve the learning experiences she provides for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with policies and procedures. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She effectively risk assesses her environment and outings to identify and minimise any hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well and plans activities around their individual interests. Children become confident and independent learners as they choose from a broad range of resources. The childminder understands how to join in with children's play to extend their learning and promote their language development. For example, she names objects as children explore with the toy construction tools. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills well. For example, children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. The childminder shows enthusiasm and interest as she reads stories to the children. They listen well, join in and take turns to talk about their favourite story. The childminder works well with parents to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to get to know the children and their families. She gathers information from parents about children's individual interests and care needs to help children settle and feel safe in her care. Children show growing independence and begin to manage their personal care needs, which helps develop skills for their next stage in learning. Children develop good social skills. For example, they attend playgroups and interact with other children. They learn to form friendships and respect each other. Children learn about similarities and differences in society. For example, they have opportunities to learn about people and cultures beyond their immediate experiences. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. For example, children have many opportunities to access activities outdoors and learn about the natural environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are active learners and develop the necessary skills for their next stage in learning or move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136492 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 841182 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Bromley, Kent. She provides care all day, Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm, for 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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Telephone number

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