Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 October 2016 20 November 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 continually builds on her professional development and regularly attends workshops and courses. This helps her to develop her child development knowledge and her current practices, and improve outcomes for children.  Children are provided with a range of resources and activities that meet their individual interests and needs. The childminder makes sure children are challenged in their play according to their age and stage of development.  Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is very thorough in helping children understand the importance of listening to instructions and sharing with others in their play.  The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyle routines. She provides them with opportunities to engage in physical activity and play. Children enjoy a healthy diet, for example, they can choose from a variety of fruits and home-cooked foods during the day.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support children to make independent choices about the activities and resources they want to use.  Sometimes, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to further encourage children's awareness of different natural materials and resources, to help extend their understanding of the wider world.

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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

 give young children more opportunities to make their own choices during their play  increase opportunities for children to explore and investigate different resources and build on their awareness of the world around them further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interactions with them.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her; this included her teaching methods and her use of observations and assessments to support children's progress.  The inspector sampled a range of documents and records relating to safeguarding and children's progress.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process with her and looked at written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and is aware of how to identify concerns for their welfare; including risks of harm from extremist behaviours and views. She has an up-to-date knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Overall, the childminder's childcare experience and training have improved the quality of her practice and teaching. For example, she has a valid first aid certificate and is aware of how much children learn through creative play. She regularly observes children and monitors their developmental progress. Parents state that their children enjoy their time at the setting and they are informed on how to extend their children's learning at home further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gives good attention to developing children's communication and language skills. She introduces children to new vocabulary and provides a running commentary as they play. For example, she questions children as they play and gives them time to answer. She uses rhymes and stories to encourage children to recall and repeat what they know and remember. The childminder also uses children's suggestions, and gives them guidance to help extend their learning further. Children are confident and motivated to have a go and try new things. For example, they enjoy experimenting with the different paints and brushes as they make Halloween decorations. Even the youngest children engage well in activities and concentrate for sustained periods of time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment and nurtures children's self-esteem and confidence well. She works closely with parents to establish children's stage of development and care needs from the start. The childminder is a good role model and provides children with gentle reminders about her expectations of behaviour. Children's physical well-being is supported well. The childminder helps children understand the importance of keeping themselves safe; for example, they learn what to do if the smoke alarm sounds. Children are offered plenty of opportunities to take part in energetic and active play. For example, the childminder makes good use of local parks and amenities, such as activity sessions, to support children to develop further their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and eager to learn. They are confident and motivated to play and explore and try things for themselves. Children especially enjoy acting out familiar scenarios as they enjoy small world play. Children enjoy good relationships and are successful learners. All children are making good progress. They are developing the skills and attitudes they need for their future learning, such as in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439160 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1057887 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder is open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification in childcare and education at level 3.

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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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