Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2016 17 March 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

 Children benefit from the strong partnerships that the childminder has with parents. The childminder shares good information about children's learning and development. This helps to encourage parents to support their children's learning at home.  The childminder has good relationships with children and she knows them well. For example, they confidently go to her for reassurance and cuddles.  The childminder is effective as she promotes children's learning. She closely tracks their development and provides positive learning experiences. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder supports her assistant well with guidance to help ensure children have continuity in their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have the best opportunities to use their own creative ideas during their play and planned activities.  At times, the childminder does not always provide consistent messages to help children gain a better understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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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

 extend the learning experiences for children to use their own ideas and express themselves creatively  build on opportunities for children to develop an even stronger understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector gained the views of parents through written statements.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching.  The inspector sampled paperwork, such as suitability checks, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works effectively with her co-childminder and assistant to support children's well-being and learning. For example, they routinely share good information about children's needs and achievements. Together they reflect on their practice and decide on the most effective improvements to their service, making the best use of their strengths. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She fully understands her role and responsibility to help keep children safe. For example, she completes comprehensive risk assessments for her home and outings to minimise possible hazards. The childminder develops her practice well to increase her knowledge. For example, she reads journals and uses ideas to develop activities for children. Parents comment that they appreciate the continuous communication and support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children develop and how to support their learning. The childminder plans activities that motivate and interest children. For example, children enjoy mixing and exploring the ingredients as they make a cake. The childminder helps young children develop their early awareness of mathematics. For example, she talks to them about the different shapes and colours of the toys. Children receive good support to develop and challenge their physical skills; for instance, they competently crawl through play tunnels and regularly use large soft play equipment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop positive levels of confidence. For example, she encourages them and compliments their progress. Children receive positive messages about leading healthy lifestyles. For instance, they enjoy playing in the fresh air and go on outings within the community. Children behave well as they learn how to share resources and take turns during activities. The childminder and her assistant support children's understanding about diversity well, such as when they teach them about people's different needs. For instance, they support children as they sit together at mealtimes and help each other. The childminder talks to children to support their emotional well-being. For example, she tells them where she is going and what will happen next.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They develop positive key skills in readiness to start school. For example, children are keen to explore and investigate. Children effectively develop an awareness of early literacy; for example, they begin to identify letters and familiar words when out and about.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137133 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 825655 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 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She works with a co-childminder and an assistant. The childminder offers her service all day Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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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