Childminder EY319459

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2017 26 March 2014

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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

 Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They are settled, content and thoroughly enjoy their time with her.  The childminder uses what she learns, such as through training, well. For example, she shares with parents ways to identify how young children express their feelings, wants and needs to support a consistent approach.  The childminder observes and assesses children's progress carefully and accurately. She plans and provides activities that challenge children. Children make good progress in their learning.  Partnership with parents is good and the childminder keeps parents well informed. For example, the childminder provides regular updates about children's progress, such as through her online recording systems, a daily diary and discussions.  The childminder reflects on what she does and is motivated to continually improve her practice. For example, she has developed opportunities for young children to exercise

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This provision is good

choice by creating picture cards to help them express their own views.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share information about children's learning at home to complement and support continuation of care even further.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities for children to build on their exploration and investigation skills.

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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

 encourage parents to share more information about children's learning at home to support greater continuation of care  develop the range of resources and opportunities to further encourage children to explore and use their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector read questionnaires from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She assesses and minimises risks to children's safety effectively. Children move around freely and in safety in her home. The childminder continually reflects on her practice. She successfully identifies areas for development that have the most benefit for the children she cares for. For example, she is focusing on developing the outdoor learning environment further to support children's understanding of how things grow and where food comes from. The childminder is committed to maintaining good standards in children's learning and care. For example, she researches online to help update her knowledge and skills and to plan improvements to her teaching practice. The childminder works in partnership with other early years settings that children attend, to help ensure children experience a consistent approach.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well and gathers detailed information from parents before children start. She observes children closely and plans activities that they enjoy; for example, watching and touching bubbles. The childminder provides a wide variety of enjoyable and stimulating experiences to build on and extend children's learning. For example, they paint toast with coloured milk, using brushes and sponges with increasing control. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills effectively. For example, she describes the shapes, numbers and colours as children paint and introduces new words and ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are developing confidence and independence. They behave well. Children show a strong sense of belonging and security. They are learning to see to their own personal needs and take on responsibilities happily, such as helping to tidy up. The childminder teaches children the importance of sharing and being kind to others, and children respond well to her. She successfully develops children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, children enjoy healthy meals such as blueberries and rice cakes for a snack and spaghetti bolognaise for lunch. They develop good physical skills. For example, they enjoy jumping and dancing to music and develop their walking skills in local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are strongly motivated and concentrate well at activities. Children make choices and initiate their own play. They enjoy choosing the resources they want to use to lead their own play. Children are willing to 'have a go' and work things out for themselves. They develop good social skills. They are well prepared with the skills they need for a successful move to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319459 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1068780 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. She provides childcare all day, Monday to Friday, for most of 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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