Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 October 2017 10 November 2016

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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

 Children have opportunities to play with a wide range of activities inside and outside. This stimulates their curiosity and imagination, which helps them make good progress in their learning.  Children relate well to the childminder's calm and patient manner. She gently guides children in their learning and encourages them to persevere in their tasks, which successfully supports their feeling of achievement.  The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. They learn about foods that make them healthy and have plenty of outdoor exercise.  The childminder ensures children learn about safety. For example, she ensures they know to keep close to her when on outings and how to listen and look for traffic.  The childminder reviews the service she provides. She has acted successfully on the action and recommendations made at her previous inspection and has set herself goals

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is sometimes inconsistent in helping children to develop their understanding of mathematical language linked to shape and number.  The childminder does not share all children's achievements with parents to raise the effectiveness of partnerships even 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

 provide more consistent support for children to develop their understanding of the mathematical language associated with shape and number.  share more information about children's learning with parents to raise the effectiveness of partnerships to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the children and the childminder throughout the inspection and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessments records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her documentation, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder successfully develops her practice and skills in various ways. She plans and organises children's days well. She monitors their enjoyment and progress effectively and shares her assessments and observations successfully with other settings that children attend. This contributes well to the consistency in the children's learning. The childminder maintains accurate records, such as accident, medication and risk assessments. She constantly reflects on safety, indoors and outdoors, and ensures her home is suitable for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently taken additional child protection training. She understands the signs that children may be at risk and knows the procedures to follow to ensure children are safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning effectively and helps them to make good progress. She assesses children's abilities when they start and successfully plans and adapts activities, based on their capabilities and interests. For example, while older children concentrate on making a robot, the childminder ensures babies have resources that attract and stimulate them so they can join in too. The childminder talks to children to support their speaking, listening and understanding. Children have fun being energetic outdoors, and the childminder extends this effectively in many ways. For instance, children enjoy planting sunflower seeds and watering them to help them grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, relaxed and content. Good settling-in systems help children to form a strong attachment to the childminder, and she knows their needs very well. Children enjoy acquiring independence with the freedom to choose activities from the good range of resources. Children behave well. The childminder encourages politeness, cooperative play and sharing toys and resources with others. Children also learn about their world. For example, they enjoy visits to meet other children at toddler groups and soft-play areas. Children take part in activities that explore different cultures other than their own. The childminder introduces children to topics such as recycling, to help them understand the importance of looking after their environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well and develop the skills and attributes needed for their future learning. They develop good listening skills and concentrate well in their chosen activities. They enjoy reading and are able to recall past stories. They show a real interest and enthusiasm for learning and doing new things. Children show high levels of independence, particularly with their personal hygiene. They learn how to operate simple tools and technology, which supports their physical development and helps prepare their coordination for future writing. The childminder successfully helps children to prepare for the challenges of school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY315861 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1107628 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Bromley, Kent. The childminder offers flexible care each weekday throughout the year, apart from family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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