Childminder EY469750

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2017 30 April 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 make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder uses effective observations and assessments to help identify gaps in children's learning and puts effective measures in place to close the learning gaps.  The childminder is skilled at supporting children's emotional development. She forms secure attachments with them and values their unique ideas. Children settle well and thrive in her care.  Children behave very well. The childminder gives clear rules and expectations for behaviour. She encourages children to share, take turns and learn good manners.  The childminder involves parents effectively in all aspects of their children's learning. This includes working together to assess their children's starting points, regularly reviewing their progress, and sharing next steps of learning. This shared approach helps to build on continuity in children's learning.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection

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This provision is good

procedures and knows how to report any concerns regarding children's welfare. She attends regular training to help keep her knowledge up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of the play area does not fully support children to take the lead and follow their play and learning experiences.  There are fewer opportunities for children to engage in imaginative play and extend their curiosity further.

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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

 revise the organisation of the play area to support children's learning even further  provide more opportunities for children to engage in imaginative play and build on their curiosity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities and interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas in the house used for childminding.  The inspector checked a selection of records and documentation, such as the childminder's suitability and children's records.  The childminder discussed the childminder's completed self-evaluation and her plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continually improves the quality of teaching and tracks children's learning and development well to help prepare them for their next stage of learning. For example, she identified that she could enhance creative activities to help younger children explore their senses effectively. She therefore researched online and liaised with other childminders to get ideas on how to stimulate younger children's senses. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder monitors children's attendance closely and she can easily identify any children who may be at risk of harm from extreme views or behaviour. She supervises children's play well and takes action to manage and eliminate risks to help them play in safe learning environments. The childminder's self-evaluation is effective. For example, she has addressed the recommendation raised at her last inspection. Children now have good opportunities to recognise letters and words in their play to help their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children's individual abilities well and plans relevant activities to support their stages of development. She is effective at encouraging younger children to develop good communication and language skills. For example, as they play, the childminder talks to them, repeats words and uses hand actions alongside to reinforce what is being said. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to explore their senses. For example, younger children enjoy feeling different textures, such as beans and playdough, and they listen to audio stories and rhymes, and copy actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good awareness of the different care needs of children and responds well to support them as individuals. She encourages older children to be involved in caring for the younger ones, helping to build an all-inclusive learning environment. For example, when babies and younger children start at the setting, the childminder organises 'mini health and safety training' to help older children learn how to handle and play safely with them. She encourages healthy eating and takes children out daily to visit local play groups and parks. All these contribute successfully to their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to understand and manage different emotions and build strong relationships with one another. They are active and develop good physical skills. For example, younger children show high levels of confidence as they dance to different music. Children are sociable and feel happy, ready to learn through play. They are well prepared for future learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469750 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1069820 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Bromley Kent. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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