Childminder EY486706

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 works extremely closely and effectively with his co-childminder. They continuously share ideas and skills to create an excellent learning environment. Children's emotional well-being is supported exceptionally well. Children clearly feel very secure, highly valued, settled and very happy.  The childminder's interactions with children are of an extremely high standard. He is skilled at encouraging children to be curious, and his careful questions help them to begin to think things through for themselves.  The childminder knows the children exceptionally well. He offers an informal, relaxed approach to learning. This allows children to be independent and spontaneous in their choice of activity and they show an eagerness to learn.  The childminder is highly enthusiastic about children being able to investigate, question and explore the natural world. He provides a wealth of opportunities to teach children

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This provision is outstanding

about their own needs and what living things need to grow and survive.  Children's safety is an exceptionally strong focus of the childminder. He uses a variety of inspirational activities to support children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, he ensures children are very aware about what to do in an emergency and how to evacuate the house safely and quickly.

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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 the already excellent opportunities to build even further on children's understanding of healthy eating.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interaction during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, such as children's records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about his self-evaluation processes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an exceptional understanding of child protection. He knows exactly what to do if he has any concerns about a child in his care. He also has an excellent awareness of how to protect children from extreme views. The childminder makes sure visitors are aware of safety procedures. For example, he requests that all visitors hand in their phone as they enter the house to safeguard children. He also ensures they are aware of escape routes in an emergency. He displays a strong dedication to his work and undertakes personal research. The childminder precisely reflects and evaluates on his practice and provision and identifies additional professional training to focus on. The childminder uses regular and accurate assessments to meticulously monitor children's progress. He precisely identifies their next steps in learning and continually monitors these to support children's rapid development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how young children learn. He is highly motivated and enthusiastic in his teaching. He is continually planning a wide range of exciting learning opportunities that helps inspire children to learn. For example, outdoors, children help to plant many different varieties of vegetables. They are quick to identify and name each one correctly. Children also learn how to care for animals, such as the chickens kept by the childminder. They love to collect the eggs each day and often take them home to their parents. The childminder knows when to step in and ask probing questions to extend on children's learning even further. For example, when children assemble a jigsaw, he asks if they remember how best to start it and if they know to select the straight-edged pieces first.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Excellent relationships exist between both childminders and the children. Children trust them to help them when needed and this supports them effectively in developing high levels of confidence to try new things. Children are helpful when it comes to tidying up, for example, when it starts to rain they help to bring in items that cannot stay outdoors. Children have excellent opportunities to develop their physical skills and, overall, learn about healthy lifestyles. Parents are extremely happy and pleased with the achievements their children are making and mention how well they are eating now and how they are keen to try new tastes. The childminder is very skilled in understanding the importance of engaging children with the wider community. They regularly visit local parks and places of interest further afield, participate in group events and develop excellent social skills.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make rapid improvement in their communication and language development from their starting points. For example, they listen carefully to instructions and answer questions very confidently. Children develop extremely positive attitudes to learning. They are making excellent progress and are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486706 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1006884 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015and lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. He works with his partner, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder provides childcare all day, Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has 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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