Childminder EY476338

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 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 is committed to improvement. For example, after evaluation, she has improved outdoor learning opportunities, which, in particular, benefits children who learn better outside. The childminder values the views of children, parents and other early years professionals to help her improve outcomes for children.  Children have good mathematical knowledge. They match amounts to numbers, and are encouraged to count and name shapes as they play.  Children enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Meals are nutritious and children play outside daily. Children have a good understanding of being healthy. For example, they know why and when they are thirsty, and understand the importance of wearing sun cream to protect them from the sun.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder supports their language skills well. For example, she engages children in conversation about things

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This provision is good

that matter to them, such as family holidays. She asks questions which help children to think and talk about their experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are some missed opportunities to help younger and older children to play and learn together.  The childminder does not always teach children the correct letter sounds or help them to recognise written letters and words, to extend their literacy skills.

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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

 continue to support shared learning experiences between younger and older children to help them learn from each other  develop children's understanding of letter sounds and support their recognition of written letters and words, to extend their literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children.  The inspector took the views of parents into account.  The inspector and the childminder completed a joint observation together.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and safeguarding procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant keep up to date with current safeguarding procedures. They are aware of signs that may cause concern about a child and know what action to take to help keep them safe. Thorough risk assessments minimise possible dangers to children effectively. The childminder supports her assistant to develop his practice well. She encourages him to undertake further training and provides clear guidance to him. The childminder improves her skills and knowledge. For example, training has helped her use an assessment system effectively with parents to support children's outcomes consistently. The childminder monitors the activities and children's progress well to address any gaps in learning. She consistently reflects on children's experiences to help her improve the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Toys are easily accessible and children make choices about what they want to play with. The childminder knows children well. From her observations she plans activities that support children's next steps in learning securely. The childminder extends children's learning effectively. For example, when children showed an interest in the weather, the childminder helped them to think about how important rain and sun are for growing vegetables. Parents are involved in their children's learning. They are encouraged to share information about their children's achievements at home. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress, such as sharing observations and assessments. She works closely with other settings that children attend to help support their learning and development consistently. For example, she agreed ways to help children develop their writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a warm relationship with the kind and caring childminder and her assistant. They behave well and learn about safety. For example, children learn about the use of traffic lights during role play. Children show pride in their achievements, such as the artwork they complete. They respond positively to the praise they are given and have good levels of self-esteem. Children learn about each other's differences. For example, they celebrate festivals that are important to each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their play. They are confident learners who show high levels of concentration during activities. Children are keen to explore and investigate. For example, they discover what happens when water is poured into and through different items. They show amazement at the effect their actions have and are keen to investigate further. Children are keen participators and are well prepared for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476338 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 982707 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Orpington, Kent. She works with an assistant. The childminder offers her service from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 45 weeks a year. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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