Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2017 21 April 2015

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her co-childminder promote children's personal and social development exceptionally well through their sensitive and nurturing approach. They offer plenty of attention, praise and encouragement, which helps children to develop high levels of self-esteem. For example, during breakfast they speak continually with children about their personal experiences.  The childminder has introduced highly effective monitoring and assessment systems to keep track of children's learning, development and achievements. This helps her to quickly identify any children who may be slower to develop key skills and so focus her support to meet their individual needs, enabling any gaps to be quickly addressed.  Children have access to a good range of activities, which enables them to experiment and develop their imagination, as well as their mathematical and communication skills.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents well informed

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This provision is good

about how well their children progress in their learning and development.  The childminder and her co-childminder demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting children's safety and security.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to stretch and challenge the most able children during their independent activities to further improve and extend their 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

 increase opportunities for the most able children to stretch and challenge their learning during independent activities to help them to make more rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development indoors and outdoors.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder and the co-childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, assessments and tracking information as well as evidence of suitability and a range of documentation, including policies, procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, the co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector asked about how they share the care of the children.  The inspector toured the premises, spoke to parents and took account of their views and comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is a reflective practitioner who makes good use of training opportunities to improve her practice. She has an in-depth knowledge of the key issues in relation to safeguarding and welfare. She is alert to using information gathered from training to review her policies, procedures and ways of working, helping to ensure children's safety is protected. She has an up-to-date knowledge of current child protection issues and is clear about how to support vulnerable families. For example, she is able to identify children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. Her self-evaluation and working with parents help her to monitor her effectiveness and improve her provision. For example, intense discussions and feedback from parents regarding funded places enabled her to agree a suitable outcome to improve her service to parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the different ways in which children learn. She focuses on children's developmental needs and interests, making learning meaningful and engaging. For example, she skilfully supports children by asking questions to extend and support their understanding about whether they have enough tickets for passengers on the bus or how long they think the journey will last. Children are confident independent learners who enjoy achieving.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They arrive each day with unlimited enthusiasm and excitement. Those new to the setting settle quickly. Children are kind, affectionate and respectful towards each other, remembering to say 'please' and 'thank you' unprompted. They develop good self-care skills through well-organised routines and activities. Children have excellent opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles and develop strong physical skills. For example, they enjoy nutritious meals, which are cooked freshly every day, and they climb the challenging rock wall, camp out in the cave, play football and skilfully negotiate their surroundings to score goals. Children are knowledgeable about their local community as the childminder regularly takes children out to meet with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive, confident communicators. They are keen to play and explore, and show an eager disposition towards learning. They make very good progress in their mathematical, language and communication development. All children show sustained levels of involvement as they enjoy a range of activities and learning experiences, which support them to develop good social skills and high self-esteem. All children develop good skills in preparation for their future learning and moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385847 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1093666 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She works as a co-childminder with her mother, who is also a childminder. They live in Orpington in the London borough of Bromley. The childminder works all year round. She operates from Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.15pm. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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