McDonald, Virginia Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 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 provides clear guidance and explanations to help children learn to manage their behaviour. For example, she encourages sharing and taking turns.  Children make good progress and gain the skills they need to prepare them for their move to school. The childminder uses the information from her assessments well to plan for their next stage in development.  The childminder helps children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious options at meal-times and asks them to identify different types of fruit.  Children learn that their views are of value and important. For instance, the childminder listens carefully to their ideas and provides them with positive praise and encouragement.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments, which helps to identify and minimise any possible hazards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities to do things for themselves and develop their independence further.  The childminder does not fully support children's understanding of other people'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

 increase opportunities for children to do things for themselves and fully develop their independence  extend children's opportunities to learn about other people's similarities and differences.

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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 looked at a range of documentation including suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to the observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector spoke to children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of recent changes to safeguarding matters. For example, she understands her responsibility to prevent children being drawn into situations which may put them at risk of harm. The childminder monitors children's progress well. For example, she uses guidance documents and trackers. This helps her identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support. The childminder successfully uses the views of children, parents and other professionals to help her evaluate her service. She builds on her knowledge and skills, for example, by attending training. This helps her develop the quality of the provision and provide better outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively supports children's learning and development. She provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning. For example, sharing development folders and journals, and having daily discussions. This helps parents continue their children's learning at home. The childminder asks questions to help children think for themselves and takes their learning further. She effectively builds their communication and language skills. For instance, she makes the initial sounds to words and introduces new vocabulary such as 'stethoscope'. The childminder supports children's literacy development well. For example, she reads stories and asks them to predict what happens next. She encourages their mathematical development such as counting crackers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children have opportunities to lead their own play and make their own choices. For example, they select the activities they want to play with from a resource book. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs and well-being. For instance, she provides them with time to relax and rest, when needed. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active such as accessing the outside space daily and local parks. She supports their understanding of emotions. For example, they discuss why the characters in the book feel proud.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make progress which is appropriate for their age and are ready for their next stage in learning. They successfully extend their physical development such as when they confidently hop around the garden and catch a ball. Children seek out others to involve them in their imaginary play, for example, pretending it is their birthday. They paint pictures on an easel, which helps encourage their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496755 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1075232 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 4 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 2016 and lives in Beckenham, Kent. She offers care on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm during term time only.

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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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