Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 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

 Children make good progress and in some areas develop better than expected for their age. They are very ready for their next stage in learning.  The childminder provides opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning. For example, she has daily discussions and shares children's learning records. This helps parents to be able to continue their children's learning at home.  Children behave well. The childminder provides clear guidance to help children manage their own behaviour. These are important skills they need for their future learning.  The childminder helps children learn about healthy lifestyles. For instance, she talks to them about healthy options at meal times and provides daily opportunities to be physically active. This supports their physical well-being.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments. This helps children to be able to play safely in their surroundings.

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This provision is good

 Children are happy, settled and confident in the childminder's care. This helps to support their emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's monitoring processes are not always robust and sharply focused to precisely track children's progress over time.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children learn about each other's backgrounds and diversity.

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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

 develop further the already good monitoring processes to track children's ongoing progress even more rigorously  increase opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed all the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. She understands the need to ensure that all people living on the premises complete the relevant suitability checks, when appropriate. This helps keep children safe from harm. The childminder uses the views of parents, children and other professionals to evaluate her service well. She identifies areas of weakness and sets targets for improvement. This helps her develop the quality of her provision and provide better outcomes for children in her care. The childminder uses information from training to help develop her practice. For example, she enjoyed learning about the different resources to use in her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning and development well. She uses the information from her observations to plan for the next stage in their learning. The childminder asks children questions to help them think for themselves. She follows their lead in play and incorporates their interests in activities. For example, children use cars and trains to make marks in paint. This helps keep their motivation and interest in their learning. The childminder encourages children to use their senses, such as when she asks them to identify the noise they can hear in the sky. She interacts positively with them and engages them in conversations. This helps build their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure emotional attachments and positive relationships with the childminder. For example, she provides them with extra care and attention, when needed. They develop their independence. For instance, the childminder encourages children to tidy up after activities and put their shoes on to go outside. These are important skills they need for their move to school or nursery. Children learn that their views are of value and important. The childminder provides children with positive praise and encouragement to help support their self-esteem. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder practises regular emergency procedures with them and reminds them about safety when using the slide.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children prepare well for their future learning and in some areas make high rates of progress. They form very good literacy skills for their age. For example, they sound out and recognise letters in print. Children are confident to talk to adults of their experiences outside of the setting. They build their physical skills, such as climbing slides and securing the lids on paint pens.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480761 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 989342 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 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 Bromley, Kent. She offers care on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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