Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 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 provides a good range of toys for children to play with. Children are motivated and interested and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment. Children are happy and settled, and build positive relationships with the childminder and each other.  The childminder is a good role model and teaches children to be kind to one another. Children behave well and are confident with the routines of the setting.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they eat nutritious foods and are involved in helping to prepare healthy snacks. This is further enhanced by regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise, such as visiting local parks.  The childminder helps children to gain a good understanding of the world around them. For example, they learn about different festivals and visit their local library.  The childminder is committed to developing her practice further and is proactive about

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This provision is good

updating her knowledge to improve outcomes for children. For example, she attends training sessions and does her own reading and research.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always allow sufficient time for children to make their own choices about what to play with.  Children do not always have opportunities to use a range of materials to extend their creativity.

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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

 review the opportunities for children to be able to make their own choices about what to play with  strengthen opportunities for children to explore a range of resources and materials to develop their creative play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children interacting together.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including children's records and evidence of qualifications and suitability.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector considered feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The enthusiastic childminder is highly organised and is committed to the ongoing development of her setting. She seeks the views of parents to help evaluate her practice and reflects well on providing a good service for children and their families. For example, she has introduced a process for monitoring children's progress and has identified ways to enhance the outdoor area to provide growing activities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has updated her knowledge recently and understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the process to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of children or families. She checks her home for potential hazards to help keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to extend children's learning. For example, children enjoy preparing their own fruit salad and she teaches them to use a sharp knife safely to prepare fruits. The childminder promotes their mathematical development; for example, as she encourages them to count the fruit slices. Furthermore, she uses this activity to encourage children's communication. For instance, they talk about the different textures of the fruits and learn about how they grow. The childminder engages children in activities to promote their literacy development, such as singing and letter recognition. She observes their interests and monitors their progress, planning activities to move them forward in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows the children well and works closely with parents to make sure she meets children's individual needs, such as weaning and sleep routines. She makes good links with other settings that children attend, such as pre-schools, and shares children's progress with them to promote continuity. The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's activities, for example, by providing daily contact books about their time with her. She encourages children to gain a sense of belonging within the setting. For example, she is developing a visual tree with photographs of the minded children. The childminder teaches children about hygienic practices well. For example, she reminds children to wash their hands before touching food.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress with the childminder. They learn important skills, such as confidence and independence. For example, they learn to hang up their own coats and remove their own shoes. They develop good manners. Children gain a good understanding of sounds and letters, and develop early writing skills. They are prepared well for the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465532 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 948375 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Bromley in South East London. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She offers childcare each weekday from 7am to 6pm for most of 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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