Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 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 has a good understanding of how children learn. She monitors children's progress carefully and uses her assessments of children to identify the next steps in their learning. This contributes towards all children making good progress in their development.  Children are confident, happy and settle quickly in the childminder's care. They form strong emotional attachments with the childminder, which effectively helps to support children's self-esteem and emotional well-being.  The childminder uses effective procedures to minimise hazards and help to keep children safe. For example, she undertakes risk assessments of her home to support children to play in safety.  Children are polite and develop good manners. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She sets realistic boundaries and expectations that positively promote children's cooperation and good behaviour. This helps to prepare them well for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always help children to develop their independence. For example, she does not consistently encourage them to manage tasks for themselves.  The childminder does not always explore further ways to obtain feedback from parents to help support her further in evaluating her provision.

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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 children's independence to manage tasks by themselves  extend the systems for self-evaluation to explore further ways to gain the views and feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of indoor play activities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's learning records, assessment documents and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of qualifications and suitability of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Overall, the childminder is a reflective practitioner who is committed to improving outcomes for children. She evaluates her practice to help her to identify areas for development. The childminder attends training courses to help keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She also shares knowledge with other childminders and shares good practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is alert to the signs and symptoms that could indicate that a child in her care may be at risk, and knows the action that she should take. Overall, the childminder communicates well with parents and shares details with them about their children's learning. She also recognises the importance of communicating effectively with other settings children attend. This contributes to maintaining a consistent and shared approach towards children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she asks purposeful questions to help children think and effectively share their ideas and thoughts. The childminder gets to know children well. She uses her regular observations of what children can do to help her to plan activities based around their interests. The childminder observes and accurately assesses children's progress from their starting points. These observations help her to identify any gaps in children's learning, which she acts swiftly to close. Parents are fully involved in their children's ongoing development, which helps them to support their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a caring and nurturing environment for children. She makes good use of settling-in visits to get to know children and their parents. This helps the childminder to ensure that she meets their individual needs effectively. Children develop good social skills. For example, they attend playgroups with the childminder where they form friendships with other adults and children. The childminder teaches children carefully about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks, and develop a good awareness of personal hygiene. Regular outdoor experiences help to provide children with a wealth of physical learning opportunities; for example, they undertake daily exercise at soft-play centres, the park and on many walks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop a good understanding of the world. For example, when they drew pictures of bats, they learned about how they sleep and where they live. Children gain the skills they require, to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including school. For example, they learn to recognise colours and to write their own names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466251 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 960844 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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. She cares for children each weekday, throughout 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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