Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 6 February 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 understands how children develop and monitors their progress carefully. She uses her assessments of children to recognise gaps in their learning and quickly addresses these. This contributes to children making good progress based on their individual capabilities and starting points.  Children settle well in the care of the childminder, which helps to effectively support their self-esteem and well-being. Children are confident and make choices about their play. This helps to prepare them well for their future learning, including school.  The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children follow her good example and are well mannered and respectful. For example, they are polite and learn to share toys and resources well.  The childminder carries out thorough safety assessments of her home and for outings that children participate in. This supports her to minimise risks and helps her to keep

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to use more effective questions to extend children's learning and thinking skills further during activities.  The childminder does not always help children to develop their independence. For example, she does not consistently encourage them to manage tasks for themselves.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities to use effective questioning techniques to extend children's learning further  strengthen children's independence to enable them to manage tasks by themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of play activities and 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 the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector checked evidence of qualifications and suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to recognise the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk. She has a thorough understanding of the action that she should take in this case. The childminder is reflective in her outlook and reviews the quality of her practice carefully. She obtains feedback from parents and children and uses this information to help her to identify areas for further development. For example, she has recently improved her garden to help her ensure its safety for children to play in. The childminder attends training courses and undertakes research to support her in keeping up to date with her knowledge and skills. She shares information effectively with parents and other early years settings children attend. This helps her to maintain consistency in children's care and learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's progress. She shares children's next steps and progress information with them, which helps them to support their children's learning further at home. The childminder uses her knowledge of the children's interests and her careful assessments to plan engaging activities. She offers a stimulating learning environment where children enjoy accessing a range of toys and equipment. Children are motivated to take part in creative activities. For example, during the inspection, they painted models and showed high levels of concentration and good small muscle skills. Young children explore sensory toys with interest and enjoy watching them and listening to the different sounds they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have fun with the childminder and they enjoy her cuddles and reassurance. The childminder effectively fosters children's skills for the future. For example, she praises and encourages children as they play, which helps to support their self-esteem. Children develop good social skills. For example, they attend a range of group activities with the childminder where they learn to play and interact with others. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. For example, she provides children with frequent opportunities for physical outdoor exercise, and they regularly participate in cooking activities. Children also learn to manage potential risks when, for example, they are encouraged to use large play equipment carefully.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their development and acquire skills to help prepare them for their future learning. Young children demonstrate their developing physical aptitude. For example, they begin to take their first steps and balance themselves against objects. Older children explore their surroundings with a very strong sense of curiosity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240365 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 826456 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates for five days each week, 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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