Childminder EY479878

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children are motivated and active learners who are keen to participate in new activities and experiences. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's communication and language development.  Children feel emotionally secure and are confident to try new things. They develop strong attachments with the childminder and with each other.  The childminder is a good role model. She sets consistent expectations and gives children praise for positive behaviour. Children behave very well and the childminder is good at supporting them to build positive relationships with each other.  Children have a positive sense of themselves and develop high self-esteem. They are confident in a range of social situations with a variety of different people.  Children make good progress from their starting points in all areas of learning. The childminder questions the children effectively and is good at encouraging their thinking

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make highly effective use of her assessment and planning to focus precisely on how to help children make best possible progress.  The childminder does not always gather a wide range of information about children's starting points and achievements at home from parents to help her more precisely plan their next steps in learning.

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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

 build on the already good systems for planning and assessment to provide an even sharper focus on helping children achieve rapid progress in their learning  increase the information sought from parents about children's starting points and their achievements from home to help more precisely plan their next steps in learning, to help children make the best progress possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children at play throughout the day.  The inspector discussed different aspects of the childminder's practice during the day.  The inspector viewed the childminder's arrangements for observation, planning and assessment.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation system and viewed other documentation to support her practice.  The inspector viewed the rooms being used for caring for children to ensure they were safe and suitable.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder displays a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She is very good at identifying potential hazards and addressing these so children can play in safety. She has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder shows a strong commitment to providing good-quality provision for all children. She uses effective self-evaluation systems, and includes the views of parents, children and other early years professionals in these. The childminder has good relationships with parents and shares a range of information with them and talks to them regularly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a varied and stimulating range of activities both inside the home and by accessing a variety of community-based play schemes. For example, the children enjoy attending a sports club which helps further their physical skills. The childminder is good at engaging the children in meaningful discussions. She provides them with clear explanations to help support their knowledge and understanding. The children show good concentration and involvement in a variety of activities across all areas of learning. The childminder provides good opportunities to help teach children about the natural world. For example, children enjoy collecting pine cones and learning the names of flowers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have a positive attitude towards their learning. The childminder is excellent at encouraging kind and considerate behaviour. The children listen attentively in a range of situations and are confident speakers. The childminder places a great deal of emphasis on the children's well-being and developing their confidence The childminder gives a high priority to supporting children's safety throughout the day. She helps children gain an excellent awareness of how to keep themselves safe, for example, learning how to manage risks for themselves when outside, such as how to cross the road safely. The childminder supports a healthy lifestyle and children understand the importance of participating in regular exercise and eating healthy foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared with the skills they will need for their future learning, such as in readiness for school. Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners. They enjoy exploring and discovering, and show good levels of curiosity. Children develop good communication and literacy skills. For example, they enjoy songs, rhymes and guessing games, such as spontaneously choosing to play 'I spy' when walking to the park, showing their interest and familiarity of letters and sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479878 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 989810 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder lives in Sydenham. She registered in 2014. She provides care from 8am to 6pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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