Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2016 15 December 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 builds strong and close relationships with children. They are happy and confident, and go to her for cuddles.  Children receive good support to develop their mathematical skills. For example, the childminder uses every opportunity to help children to recognise colours, numbers and shapes through play.  The childminder listens to children's ideas and values their contribution. Children are confident to share their thoughts. For instance, the childminder follows children's interests and ideas during play.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop skills ready for the next stage in their education. The childminder uses observations of children's learning well to identify their next steps in learning.  The childminder is committed to extending her knowledge to continually develop her practice. For example, she completes her own research and makes links with other

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This provision is good

professionals to strengthen her knowledge and skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend children's communication and language development to help them develop their skills further.

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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 teaching to develop children's communication and language skills, to extend their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching.  The inspector took into consideration the written views of parents.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation methods and children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children and knows what action to take to address any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder provides a safe environment for children. She effectively assesses and manages possible risks in her home and while on outings to keep children safe. The childminder evaluates her practice well and identifies areas for improvement. For example, she has developed the range of resources to reflect children's current interests. The childminder keep parents well informed about her service. For instance, she provides access to further information, such as her policies and wider legislation. The childminder monitors the quality of her teaching and children's learning experiences well to provide a balance of activities that cover all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder establishes good relationships with parents. They share meaningful information about children's care and learning to provide continuity for them. The childminder completes regular assessments to track children's progress and identify any areas where they may need additional support. Children enjoy reading stories. For example, they choose their favourite books and enjoy talking about them. The childminder helps children to use their creative skills. For instance, children predict what they would like to paint and how to achieve their ideas. The childminder provides children with a good range of experiences to help them explore the world around them. For example, they go on trips in the local community and parks. Children are confident and develop good social skills. For instance, they have many opportunities to socialise and build their confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a warm, friendly and welcoming approach. She knows children well, and they are settled and happy in her care. The childminder has a good range of toys and resources on offer for children to choose from and lead their own play. Children have opportunities to talk about how they and others feel through discussions and their play experiences. Children behave well. For instance, the childminder positively praises their behaviour and efforts. Children receive positive messages about leading healthy lifestyles. For example, they have healthy balanced meals and have opportunities for outside play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop key skills in readiness for school. For example, they are motivated and excited to learn. Children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 402656 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 836868 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Orpington in the London Borough of Bromley. She offers flexible hours for care on weekdays, all year round, except for 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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