Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2017 16 September 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 uses the information from her observations and assessments well to plan for children's next stage in development. Children make good progress and gain the skills they need to be ready for their move to nursery or school.  The childminder successfully monitors children's progress, such as using online progress trackers. This helps her identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support.  Children are happy and enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They form good relationships with each other and play cooperatively together.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being. For example, she offers gradual settling-in sessions and maintains their individual care routines.  Children learn to keep themselves safe. For instance, the childminder practises regular emergency procedures with them.  The childminder effectively risk assesses her environment, which helps children play

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children learn about their own and others' similarities and differences.  At times, the childminder does not consistently give children enough time to think through and find their own solutions during their play.

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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 learn about the diversity of their own and others' backgrounds  provide further support to help children to think through and find their own solutions during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's first-aid qualification and public liability insurance certificate.  The inspector spoke to children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge current. For example, the childminder knows how to identify children who may be at risk from extreme behaviours or views. She understands what to do if an allegation is made against her or any household members. This helps keep children safe from harm. Self-evaluation is successful. The childminder identifies areas of weakness and sets targets for improvement. She improves her knowledge and skills, such as through attending training and completing online research. This helps 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 supports children's ongoing progress well. She effectively builds their mathematical development. For example, the childminder encourages children to recognise shapes and numbers. Children's literacy development is supported well, such as through the childminder reading to children and using rhyming words. The childminder successfully supports their communication and language development, such as naming colours to build their vocabulary. She encourages children to explore and investigate using their senses. For instance, they feel the air coming out of a toy and smell play dough. This helps to keep their motivation and interest in their learning. She provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning. For instance, she has daily discussions, completes daily diaries and offers an online system. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children behave well. The childminder offers clear guidance and explanations to help children manage their behaviour. For example, she encourages them to share and take turns together. The childminder successfully supports children's good health. For instance, she provides nutritious meals and daily opportunities to be physically active. The childminder helps children build confidence in their own abilities, such as providing positive praise and encouragement.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their education. They effectively develop their imagination. For example, they pretend to feed dolls and put them to bed. Children build their physical skills well. For instance, they use shape cutters and scissors to cut dough. Children successfully develop their understanding of technology, such as learning to operate an electronic game.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459075 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1063334 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Beckenham, Kent. She offers care Tuesday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, 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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