Childminder EY381417

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2017 6 March 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 organises the physical environment well to develop young children's independence. She provides sturdy low furniture for toddlers to aid their walking skills and has recently installed a child's level sink for handwashing.  The childminder and her assistants sensitively nurture children, who thrive in their care. They constantly praise children's efforts and achievements and build supportive relationships that help extend children's confidence and self-esteem. This means the children are well prepared for the move to pre-school and school.  Self-evaluation is effective. Since the last inspection, the childminder has taken swift action to address the weaknesses and raise the quality of her provision. She has changed the way children use the garden equipment, only allowing one child at a time when climbing steps and when jumping on the trampoline.  Children learn about people's differences beyond their own experiences. For instance,

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This provision is good

the childminder uses resources and experiences such as visits to the local community, books and play figures to help teach children about respecting and valuing diversity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to increase their early writing skills, such as recognising and writing their names.  The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share information about children's learning at home to complement future plans and support their progress 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

 develop children's understanding that print carries meaning to support their literacy development further  enhance the already good partnerships with parents to further support children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her assistants interacting with the children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She held discussions regarding children's learning and the impact of teaching on their progress.  The inspector read comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants know the signs and symptoms that may give cause for concern. They are aware of indicators that may mean children are being drawn into situations that put them at significant risk. The childminder supports her assistants well, for example, she ensures training is updated regularly by herself and her assistants. She observes their practice and provides ongoing feedback. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully, which helps her to identify any gaps in children's learning. She communicates daily with parents so they are well informed of what their children have been doing in her care. Relationships with other professionals helps the childminder improve outcomes for children through sharing ideas. For instance, she has created a newly suggested number system for storing toys to encourage children to learn the value of numerals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. She develops learning well through themes that continually extend children's attention. For example, while learning about jungle animals, children show good levels of concentration as they manoeuvre a selection of natural materials around the lions and tigers. The childminder is committed to developing children's growing independence. For example, children take off their shoes and try putting their boots on themselves, to develop the dressing skills they need before starting school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel secure and safe in the warm and welcoming environment. The childminder and her assistants act as good role models for children. For example, they use words such as 'please' and 'thank you' to remind children how to be polite to one another. Children respond positively and respectfully to them and behave well. The childminder encourages children's good health. For instance, she provides daily opportunities for children to have fresh fruits and vegetables as well as active play. They enjoy regular outings to local parks and music groups, where they have fun moving to the beat and practising their physical skills. Children gain an understanding of risk through taking part in supervised activities that encourage them to explore the resources available to them safely. The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of how to minimise risks to children's safety through ongoing risk assessments.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop the skills to support their future learning. For example, they develop early mathematical skills as they count fish they have caught with the magnetic fishing line. They look for toy jungle animals that the childminder has hidden and delight in naming them when found. Children join in with singing activities with enthusiasm and ask to sing favourite songs as they play musical instruments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381417 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1107698 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. She provides childcare all day Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder works with two assistants. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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