Childminder EY231165

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2016 28 February 2013

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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's warm and affectionate manner puts children at ease. They are relaxed, and feel safe and secure in the setting. They have formed very positive relationships with the childminder.  The childminder's good teaching skills help children's motivation to learn. For example, she listens to children attentively, and helps them to think and understand new concepts.  Children behave well. They are courteous, listen and share with others very well. The childminder acknowledges children's efforts and achievements sincerely.  The childminder observes and assesses children's development very well. She identifies gaps in learning and works with other early years providers to plan next steps for children's learning effectively. Children make good progress.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents share children's efforts and achievements at home with the childminder. She builds on children's learning and provides parents

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This provision is good

with ideas to extend learning at home. This joint approach provides children with continuity in their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not organise the environment to help support children to build on their interests as they play to enhance their learning even further.  Sometimes the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to manage small tasks by themselves, to help develop their independence as well as possible.

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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 organisation of resources to enable children to add to their play interests and extend their learning  create more opportunities to help children to manage tasks themselves to increase their independence further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the setting and spoke to the childminder when it was appropriate to do so.  The inspector observed some daily care routines including the provision of lunch.  The inspector sampled a range of policies and other documents, and discussed children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector toured areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at the record of parental views collected by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder makes good use of her childcare knowledge. She provides good support for her assistants. They shares ideas to help evaluate, monitor and improve their practice to benefit children. The childminder uses her assessments of children's development to monitor their progress to ensure they achieve good outcomes in their learning. The childminder researches to keep her and the assistants up to date, such as how to support vulnerable families. She is aware of how to identify children who might be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. The childminder knows the steps to follow if she has concerns for a child to protect their welfare. She checks for risks in her home carefully and takes precautions to keep children safe while in her care. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with good resources to support their learning. For example, she encourages children to use electronic toys, which help children learn mathematical concepts, such as distance and speed. The childminder extends children's vocabulary very well by introducing new words such as 'tallest' and 'smallest'. She asks carefully worded questions to encourage children to solve problems. For instance, during a building activity the childminder joins in with children's discussions and makes suggestions to develop their ability to measure. The childminder works closely with other settings children attend to provide a consistent approach to their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder considers and responds to children's emotional needs well. For instance, she acts quickly to reassure children when they realise they have a visitor they do not know. The childminder teaches children about the importance of good personal hygiene. For example, they learn about why it is important to wash their hands before eating. The childminder's consistent encouragement motivates children and develops their confidence. Children's positive behaviour reflects the childminder's high expectations. She instils value and respect for others, and helps children learn to be considerate.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children focus their attention well and concentrate as they play for long periods. They enjoy learning and are keen to explore. Children investigate toys to understand how they work. They learn about the natural world. For example, they help to collect the eggs chickens have laid. Children learn a good range of mathematical skills. They count and work out simple measurements. Children listen and speak confidently, for example they enjoy reading with the childminder and talking about the pictures. They learn a good range of skills that prepares them well for the next stages in their learning and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231165 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1061654 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Beckenham, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder employs two assistants who work alongside her after school. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round.

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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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