Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2015 21 January 2010

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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 has a secure understanding of the safeguarding requirements. She can recognise signs that a child may be at risk of harm and take action to safeguard them. She keeps her knowledge on safeguarding up to date by attending regular training.  The childminder forms secure bonds with children. This helps children to be confident to initiate play and explore toys.  The childminder uses effective teaching methods to meet every child's needs. She monitors children's progress to identify gaps in their learning and to support them to make good progress.  The childminder provides a wide range of multicultural toys and activities to support the children's understanding of the wider community.  The childminder promotes good partnership working with parents. She involves them at every opportunity to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder reflects on her practice and makes improvements. She gains the views

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This provision is good

of children and parents to improve care and learning experiences further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use every opportunity to support children's understanding and knowledge of the world.  The childminder does not provide an extensive range of play opportunities outdoors to support those children who learn best outside.

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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

 fully challenge and extend children's learning to support their understanding and knowledge of the world  increase opportunities for children's learning in outdoor play to support children who learn best outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very efficient. She keeps abreast of changes in legislation and welfare requirements. For example, the childminder is aware of the need to safeguard children against extremism and radicalisation. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She robustly risk assesses her premises and monitors visitors to ensure children are kept safe at all times. The childminder shares information with other providers to ensure continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and is keen to attend training to increase her understanding of how to care for children with additional needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans interesting activities to suit all children's needs. She allows children to initiate play and she follows their lead. This helps children to be confident learners. The childminder makes good use of age-appropriate resources to support children's learning. For example, children enjoy using magnifying glasses to examine different animals and plants. She adapts teaching to suit all children's learning. For example, the childminder positions herself at babies' level, giving proper eye-contact and using hand gestures when giving instructions to ensure they understand. This helps younger children to engage well in activities with their older peers. The childminder uses effective assessment systems to identify gaps in learning and put measures in place to narrow the gap.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to understand and manage their own behaviour. She encourages positive behaviour and teaches children to respect each other. For example, the childminder gets down to children's level and discusses their behaviour with them. Children show growing independence and self-care skills, which helps them to be ready for school. For example, children can confidently take their coats on and off, and use the toilet independently. The childminder provides many opportunities to help children to understand healthy lifestyles. For example she uses mealtimes to talk to the children about the importance of eating nutritious foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder continually observes and assesses children's progress and plans for the next stage of their learning. This helps children to develop skills for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395755 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 830674 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Orpington in the London Borough of Bromley. She provides care all day, Monday to Thursday, all year round.

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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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