Childminder EY256797

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2016 21 August 2012

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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 enjoy a good range of activities matched to their interests and individual needs. They are engaged during their play and make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder uses a variety of teaching techniques to support and challenge children of all ages. She effectively includes all children as they play, skilfully adapting and reshaping activities to provide high-quality interactions and learning opportunities.  The childminder has a warm and sensitive manner. She gets to know children well and communicates with them at their level of understanding. She provides a welcoming and homely play environment where children settle quickly and show they feel safe and secure.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder gathers a good range of information when children first start and gives parents regular feedback about their children's achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes children are not aware of their emotions or able to take steps to manage their feelings.  Occasionally the childminder does not recognise opportunities to support children's correct pronunciation of words and encourage their growing vocabulary.  Although the childminder monitors and evaluates her practice, she has not established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 help children to recognise and manage their feelings more effectively and appropriately  make the most of opportunities for older children to enhance their language skills and further extend their vocabulary  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development, to drive the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning during play indoors and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation.  The inspector viewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures, self-evaluation tools and evidence of the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from questionnaires and other comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. Her home is safe and secure and positive steps are taken to minimise risks to children. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities and reflects on her provision well. She actively seeks the views of parents to inform plans for further improvements. The childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure that they are making good progress from their starting points. This close monitoring helps her to identify what children need to learn next across all areas of learning and to identify any emerging gaps.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an effective balance of adult-led and freely chosen play. She uses her observations very well to accurately assess and identify next steps to inform her planning and interactions with the children. Children are engrossed in a number-puzzle activity. The youngest children use excellent hand-to-eye coordination as they skilfully place small discs on the correct space. The childminder extends the challenge for the oldest children well. She encourages them to competently count and sequence the number discs and they enjoy estimating how many more they need to complete the puzzle. The childminder works closely with other early years providers to ensure a collaborative approach to children's learning across settings is established.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy close relationships with the childminder, providing a firm foundation for future attachments and promoting good well-being. They have access to a wide range of exciting and innovative resources and play experiences that keeps them interested and engaged. Resources are stored effectively to allow even the youngest children to self- select and lead their own play. Children have good opportunities to develop their independence and self-care skills throughout the day. For example, the childminder helps children to attend to their own toileting needs and to put on their own shoes ready for outdoor play. Children benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors in the childminder's spacious garden. They follow good hygiene routines and are provided with nutritious meals and snacks, helping to promote healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and eagerly participate in activities, games and conversations. They are confident in new and social situations and begin to make warm friendships. Children explore other cultures in their community and learn to respect the differences and similarities of other individuals. They learn safe behaviours as they cut up their sandwiches for lunch, using knives carefully and competently. Children develop skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY256797 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1040067 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Bromley, Kent. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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