Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2017 19 July 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is highly motivated and continually reflects on the quality of her teaching, the types of activities provided and children's use of the environment to continuously maintain her high-quality provision.  Teaching is highly effective. The childminder has high expectations of what children can do and achieve. For example, she skilfully relates storytelling and creative activities to support young children's interests in animals.  The childminder has an impressive knowledge of children's individual needs, interests and stage of development. Precise observations and assessments help provide challenging learning opportunities which enable children to make rapid progress given their young age.  The warm and friendly childminder is a positive role model to children. She helps children to show cooperation and consideration to each other, wait their turn and use good manners. She is very animated in the way she offers praise and encouragement,

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This provision is outstanding

which helps to support children's emotional well-being and self-esteem.  The childminder works exceptionally well in partnership with parents to support excellent continuity in children's learning and development. For example, the childminder shares ideas on activities with parents to support home learning.

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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

 continue to increase opportunities for children to explore and experiment in the natural world, particularly for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her, including the impact of her teaching methods, and her use of observation and assessment to support young children's development and progress.  The inspector discussed the childminder's approach to self-evaluation, which included the views of parents and children.  The inspector sampled and discussed a range of documents, including safeguarding procedures, ongoing suitability and children's progress records.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an exceptional knowledge of protecting children. She implements carefully considered procedures to help promote children's safety and well-being. Thorough risk assessments help to ensure that children are safe in the setting and on outings. The childminder continuously maintains her professional development, for example, through networking opportunities with other childminders and training events. She regularly reviews her practice to identify and address areas for development to continuously improve outcomes for children. For example, she has created more visual signs and introduced various sensory and mark-making experiences to support young children's learning. She intends to extend even further opportunities for children to explore the natural world.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children receive high-quality teaching and support. The childminder develops children's communication and language skills extremely well. For example, she uses skilful questioning to help children think and respond. The childminder is extremely knowledgeable about children's individual interests. For example, children connect a train track and bridge and solve problems as they manoeuvre the train onto the track. Children are highly creative and imaginative, such as when exploring with paints, textiles and materials. For instance, children created a large picture on paper laid out on the floor. They used sponges to make patterns and animal shaped crayons to draw.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder knows children extremely well. For example, settling-in procedures include detailed discussions with parents and other professionals to support the individual needs of all children. The childminder provides an excellent range of experiences to enable children to play using their senses. For example, they enjoyed playing with dough that they made previously using cocoa powder and orange essence. The childminder reminded children of the ingredients and then played alongside them to help extend their interest and learning. Children rise to the childminder's high expectations. For example, they are cooperative and follow instructions extremely well, such as tidying away play items to keep the environment safe.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children enjoy extensive opportunities to be physically active. For example, children climb play equipment, bounce on trampolines and enjoy walks in parks. They enjoy looking at pictures, which significantly helps them to learn about similarities and difference from a young age. Children rapidly gain the skills they need to be exceptionally well prepared for their next stage in learning, including starting nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421028 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 822693 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Orpington, Kent. The childminder offers care Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30am to 6.30pm throughout the year, except for family holidays and public holidays.

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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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