Childminder EY479922

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 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 has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She effectively follows children's interests in their learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder plans and provides some interesting activities, such as forest walks to support children's understanding of their world.  The childminder organises her time with the children well. She keeps a comprehensive range of records and implements policies and procedures to keep children safe.  The childminder is calm, caring and nurtures children's well-being. Children develop strong emotional attachments, which supports their confidence and good behaviour.  Children gain a good understanding of risk through activities such as emergency evacuation. They also learn awareness of traffic and road safety during outings.  The childminder is committed to maintaining continuous improvement. She makes good use of what she learns from training and discussions with other childminders.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make best use of the many ways to engage all parents to raise the quality of parent partnerships to the highest level.  The childminder misses opportunities to involve children in the creation and planning of their unique learning journey.

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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 different ways of working with parents to raise the effectiveness of partnerships to the highest level  consider ways to help children develop a greater understanding of how they develop and grow, for example, by involving children in the creation of their unique learning journeys.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of all areas where children play and observed the range of resources available.  The inspector and the childminder completed a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector looked at documentation that showed how the childminder monitors and tracks children's learning and progress, and took account of the views of parents from written references.  The inspector viewed a range of documents, such as policies, insurance, qualifications and training undertaken.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is professional in her approach to children's care and learning. She is reflective and enthusiastic and has made many changes in her home to meet the changing needs of children in her care. Recent training has helped her to reflect on how to support an assistant in their understanding of how children learn. The childminder is highly motivated to improve outcomes for children, working in partnership with parents and others. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong and very secure understanding of the procedures to follow to protect children's health and well-being. This is helped by the childminder's accurate record-keeping.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and observations of children to assess their abilities. She carries out assessments, such as the progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years, and shares these with parents. The childminder plans weekly activities and outings and effectively follows children's interests. For example, children enjoy watching the movement of snails and discover the different colours and shapes of leaves. The childminder responds well to babies and supports their early communication. For example, she listens to babies' happy babbling and sings songs to them in response, then waits for them to reply. Children have fun making flowers for their mothers, which helps to develop their creativity as well as counting and colour recognition.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a friendly and stimulating environment where children's good health is supported well. For example, the childminder ensures that children eat nutritious home-prepared meals and encourages older children's health independence. For example, they hang up their coats and they attend to their self-care needs. Children develop good physical and social skills. For example, they meet other children and learn about the different languages and customs of children who attend. Children feel safe and very well supported in their emotional development. The childminder accurately anticipates children's moods and behavioural patterns, such as when they are tired, hungry or need to be active. Children therefore benefit from a day that is balanced and in tune with their growing and learning needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain confidence and learn many important skills needed for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school. They develop good listening skills and are able to socialise with others and organise their play confidently. Children develop curiosity about their world and creatures, such as the life cycle of a butterfly. They enjoy stories and music activities. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479922 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 989627 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Chislehurst, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 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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