Childminder EY482570

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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 plans a range of interesting activities that are easily accessed by the children.  The childminder knows how to assess children's development accurately. She includes children's interests in her planning of activities and available resources. Children are well-prepared for the next stage in their learning.  Children learn to manage their personal care needs. For example, very young children automatically attempt to wash their hands when they come in from the garden.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents. For instance, they exchange good detail about children's achievements and care needs.  Children's communication and language develop well. For example, the childminder values and encourages young children's attempts at words.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder plans some activities that are too challenging and children lose interest.  The childminder is not routinely extending children's understanding and awareness of people's differences and similarities.

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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

 ensure that all planned activities are accurately matched to children's learning and development needs  extend children's understanding and awareness of other people's differences and similarities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children, both verbally and through questionnaires.  The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including children's learning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder when appropriate.  The inspector checked the learning environment to ensure it was appropriate for children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to identify children who may be at risk of harm from extreme views. She has good knowledge of what to do if she has concerns about children's learning and welfare. The childminder works effectively in partnership with other early years professionals to meet each child's individual needs. She values parents' suggestions and uses these to help evaluate and improve her practice. The childminder continually develops her knowledge and skills further to benefit children's development and well-being. For example, she has attended a number of informative training courses.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children learn in a child-focused and welcoming environment. The childminder enjoys implementing new ideas and children take pleasure in activities based on their interests. For example, as the children are fascinated by dinosaurs, the childminder placed toy dinosaurs in a large tray of dried cereal. This kept young children's attention for a long time as they eagerly explored. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills well. For instance, children had fun as she encouraged them to blow bubbles and count, to match the numbers in a story. The childminder tracks and reviews the progress that children make to help identify any learning gaps that she needs to cover.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have close attachments with the childminder. They are confident and eager to learn. Children respond well to the childminder's behaviour management and they behave appropriately. The children are encouraged to make choices and are learning valuable independence skills which equip them for going to school and for later on in life. Children develop their social skills well, such as during regular trips to toddler groups. The childminder teaches children about keeping safe, for example, when crossing roads out in the community. The childminder reinforces the importance of a healthy lifestyle, for instance, she provides nutritious snacks and meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Since starting with the childminder, children have made good progress in all areas of learning. Young children like to be creative, and eagerly explore the environment and resources. For example, they enjoyed finding toy cars in the shaving foam. Children feel safe and secure. This helps to give them the motivation to discover new ideas and become confident young learners. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical abilities. For example, they enjoy playing in the garden in all weathers and freely access resources, such as the seesaw and the construction toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482570 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1001797 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 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 registered in 2014. She lives in Penge, London. The childminder works Monday to Friday, 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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Telephone number

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