Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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

 Children are confident communicators. The childminder uses a wide range of effective teaching strategies to help develop children's speaking, listening and vocabulary skills.  The childminder works closely with parents to help provide consistency in children's care and learning. For example, she speaks to them at the end of the day to share information about children's activities and how they can support learning further at home.  Children develop good foundations for future learning and progress well. The childminder uses assessment arrangements well to identify and plan for children's next steps in learning. She identifies any gaps in their development and puts necessary measures in place to close these swiftly.  The childminder forms secure attachments with children and values their unique ideas. She helps children to feel happy and confident in her care and they develop strong levels of self-esteem.

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This provision is good

 Children's safety and welfare are given high priority. The childminder carries out robust checks every day to help ensure the premises are secure and the equipment is safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not encourage children to explore different materials and resources to further support their creative development.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to challenge and build on children's large-muscle skills to help extend their physical development 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 opportunities for children to explore their own ideas in play to further support their creative development  improve opportunities for children to build on and challenge their physical skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at suitable times throughout the inspection, including about the teaching and learning that took place.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the property used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role in child protection and knows what action to take if any welfare concerns arise. She monitors children's attendance closely and is aware of her duty to prevent and protect children from exposure to situations that may put them at significant risk of harm. The childminder liaises with other professionals to share good practice, to reflect on her service and address any areas for improvement. For example, she has regular discussions with other childminders about how she can involve children in all aspects of their learning to further build on their language development. The childminder ensures that she updates her skills so that her teaching is consistently effective and meets the needs of children attending the provision. She plans priorities for improvement, which currently include developing her teaching techniques more to further improve children's outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder responds well to children's emerging interests to help extend their play and keep them engaged. For example, although the childminder had planned a nature exploration activity on the day of the inspection, she allowed children to decide what they wanted to do and followed their lead. The childminder interacts effectively with the children and holds engaging discussions to support their learning even further. For example, during a reading activity, she encouraged children to recall events in the book and then linked these to real-life situations. This helped the children to concentrate for an extended period and they contributed immensely to the discussion. The childminder provides a good range of resources and activities to help meet children's individual learning and developmental needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Overall, the childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. For example, she provides nutritious meals and children enjoy going out for walks. She supervises children well and teaches them about risks and how to stay safe. For example, she teaches children to be vigilant when they are out and explains what they need to do in case of a fire or emergency. The childminder gives clear expectations to children for behaviour and encourages children to share and take turns. This contributes positively to the way children behave.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very confident and sociable. For example, they play nicely with each other, approach visitors with ease and initiate conversations. Children develop a love of books and acquire the good literacy skills needed for their next stages of learning. For instance, they independently choose books and use pictures to retell the stories. They talk confidently and ask lots of questions about why and how things happen. Children begin to make connections with letters and sounds to help prepare them to read. Children acquire useful skills for their next stage of learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491129 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1020648 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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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 and lives in Chislehurst in the London Borough of Bromley. She provides care Monday to Friday all year round.

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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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