Childminder EY494032

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2017 Not applicable

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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 uses professional development to extend her knowledge of how young children learn. Her commitment to professional development is good and reflects her passion for providing children with care that suits their individual needs.  The childminder gives children opportunities to socialise with others. They attend local toddler groups where they learn to share, take turns and develop friendships. Children develop the skills they need in readiness for their future moves on to nursery and school.  The childminder encourages children's good health and physical development effectively. Children enjoy nutritious meals and healthy snacks. They spend time outdoors each day and delight in chasing bubbles, learning why leaves float and why pebbles sink in the water tray outside.  The childminder effectively monitors the good progress children make and uses her observations well to plan for their next steps in learning as she follows their interests

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses chances to deepen children's mathematical understanding of number and quantity.  The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to develop children's sense of belonging and extend their knowledge of diversity and equality.

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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

 make full use of opportunities to help extend children's understanding of number and quantity  build on opportunities to strengthen children's sense of belonging and further promote their understanding of diversity and equality.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder 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 with her 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

The childminder maintains good standards in children's learning and care. For example, she evaluates her practice well, shares ideas with other professionals and identifies improvements to develop her service. The childminder assesses and minimises risks to children well, so children can move around freely and safely in her home. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's progress, including working with parents to find out how the children are developing at home. For example, the childminder encourages parents to extend children's learning at home and parents then share their observations with the childminder. Parents express positive views. For instance, they say that they love the good morning routine and are very happy with how their children are being looked after.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children take part in a range of adult-directed and free-play activities. They make choices from the many toys around the home. The childminder supervises children constantly and joins in with their play. She talks to children effectively as they play and helps them to learn new words. The childminder ensures her planned activities cover specific areas of learning. For example, while painting, children developed good concentration skills as they talked about the colours they were using and focused on covering every area with paint. The childminder monitors children's progress well, to identify any gaps in children's learning. She shares assessments with parents so that they are aware of their children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident within the childminder's home. They behave well. The childminder acts as a good role model and reminds children to be kind and respectful to one another. They respond positively towards her. Children gain an understanding of risk through taking part in supervised activities that encourage them to explore resources safely. For example, young children attempt to walk along a beam in the park, supported by the childminder when needed. Children develop independence well. For instance, young children are eager to feed themselves and increase their skills further through watching and sharing mealtimes with older children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are all working comfortably within the range of development for their ages. For example, they develop their early literacy skills as they make marks with large chalks outside and learn about letters as they play a game to find letters. Children are eager to learn and have good levels of motivation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494032 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1030719 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She provides childcare all day, Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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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