Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 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

 The childminder makes effective use of her observational assessments to plan challenging activities that meet children's needs. Children enjoy a wide variety of interesting activities that build on their growing skills and knowledge.  The childminder interacts well with children as they play and skilfully extends their learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder forms strong links with parents. There is a good two-way exchange of information that contributes to children's welfare and continuing progress.  The childminder provides a safe, homely and visually stimulating environment where children feel secure, settled and happy. Children move around confidently and independently, making choices from a wide range of good-quality resources.  The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and skills, for example, by attending training on how to promote children's self-esteem so they are ready and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not working consistently in partnerships with every early years setting to ensure continuity of learning for all children.  Children do not always get enough opportunity to explore and use different forms of technology.

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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 links with all other early years settings involved to further promote consistency in every child's education  extend opportunities for children to increase their understanding of technology and how things work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector discussed childcare practices with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of current safeguarding procedures. She is fully aware of how to promote children's welfare if she has a child protection concern. The childminder reflects on her practice consistently and makes positive changes that benefit children. For example, she gains ideas from local schools that enable her to focus on the best ways to prepare children for school. The childminder carefully monitors the planning and assessment. This enables her to identify and address gaps in children's learning effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents to gain a thorough knowledge of children's skills and interests. The childminder makes good use of children's current interests to extend their learning and play. Children are very inquisitive and like to find out about the world around them. They are well motivated and enjoy their learning experiences. The childminder gives very good support to children who speak other languages. All children make very good progress in their communication skills. They become confident speakers who constantly talk and ask questions to learn more.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder and behave well. They enjoy her company and have fun. Children benefit from the childminder's praise and encouragement. They are keen to try things for themselves. The childminder promotes their independence effectively, for example, by encouraging them to help find plates for their friends. The childminder teaches children good social skills, such as sharing and taking turns. Children develop a positive attitude and a respect for differences in their community. They develop a good understanding of the importance of a healthy diet and good personal hygiene. Children become very independent as they learn to see to their own personal care needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop well in the skills they need to secure future learning. They become confident and independent learners who are ready to tackle further challenging activities. Children play happily on their own and with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457034 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 927573 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 4 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 2013. She lives in Orpington, Kent. The childminder offers care all day from 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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Telephone number

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