Bradley, Emma Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2017 4 June 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

 The childminder knows children well. She observes, assesses their progress and plans a good variety of stimulating activities that motivate children to gain the skills that help them prepare for the next steps in their learning. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder reflects on her practice and focuses on continuous improvement. She seeks feedback from parents, other professionals and children, to assist in developing her setting, which enhances children's learning experiences.  Children build strong bonds with the childminder. The childminder is a positive role model and actively encourages the use of good manners, sharing, caring and kindness.  The childminder involves parents in planning for their children's learning to help provide continuity for their development.  The childminder helps children develop good language skills, including through positive

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This provision is good

interactions, simple questioning and giving children time to express themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to enhance children's awareness of each other's differences, such as their home languages or culture, to support their early understanding of diversity.  The childminder provides limited opportunities for children to practise using technology resources for different purposes.

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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

 enhance opportunities to help children build on their knowledge of the similarities and differences between themselves and others to support their early understanding of diversity  provide greater opportunities for children to learn and operate a range of technology for different purposes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use and checked the suitability of toys, resources and equipment, as well as sleeping and hygiene arrangements.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the childminder's interactions with children during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed some documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and planning, and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is able to identify when children may be at risk of harm. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's safety, to safeguard their welfare. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge. For example, she meets with other childminders and professionals to hold professional discussions and undertakes training. She uses what she learns to enhance her teaching skills, such as to help children who learn English as an additional language to develop good communication and language skills. The childminder quickly identifies any gaps in children's learning and plans effective arrangements to help children catch up in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages with the children as they play. She introduces numbers to children to help them develop good mathematical skills. For example, she encourages young children to count as they go down the stairs. The childminder arranges activities to help children use their small muscles and develop early writing skills. For example, children enjoy making marks indoors and outdoors and engage in threading, colour sorting and construction play. The childminder teaches children early reading skills, such as the letters of the alphabet, through enjoyable rhymes and stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They are kind and behave well towards one another. The childminder helps children develop a good understanding of how to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, children have regular access to the outdoors, such as playing in the garden and walking to local parks. The childminder helps children learn about which food is good for them and to choose healthy options. For example, she provides nutritious meals for children throughout the day to keep them healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who learn English as an additional language and those in receipt of funding, make good progress from their starting points. Children learn skills that prepare them well for school. Children count in order and use mathematical language. They are independent; for example, they help themselves to various resources and enjoy laying tables for meal times. Children are imaginative and often pretend to be superhero characters. They enjoy exploration of the natural world as well as sand and water play. Children behave well and learn to recognise different emotions and how others feel.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460486 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1069224 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 4 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in New Malden in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification 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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