Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2018 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 form positive relationships with the childminder. They are happy and have a strong sense of belonging. The childminder meets their emotional needs well, such as by offering them encouragement and praise for their achievements.  The childminder has secure settling-in procedures in place. She has good relationships with parents and exchanges important information with them on children's care routines, to help ensure she meets children's needs.  The childminder has effective arrangements in place to observe and review children's progress. She has a good knowledge of children's interests and stages of development, which she uses to support the planning of challenging activities. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that might indicate a cause for concern in relation to child abuse. She is confident about where to

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This provision is good

report any concerns she might have regarding children's safety and welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use all opportunities to encourage younger children to independently access a range of printed materials, to further develop their interest in handling books.  Children have inconsistent opportunities to freely access a range of resources to develop their skills and understanding of how to use technology for a purpose.

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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

 increase the opportunities for younger children to access a range of reading materials  review and improve the opportunities children have to develop an interest in technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector read letters from parents to gain their views on the service they receive.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, accident records and children's learning folders.  The inspector and childminder observed children and discussed the learning that took place.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she risk assesses the home, outdoor area and outings to help keep children safe.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments for the home and when on outings to keep children safe and secure at all times. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date, to help ensure she improves outcomes for children. For example, the childminder works closely with other early years professionals to share best practice. She works well with her co-childminder to evaluate and improve the service they provide for children and their families. The childminder has positive partnerships with other settings children attend and shares information to support children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop good communication and language skills. For example, the childminder asks skilful questions and encourages children to join in with singing songs and nursery rhymes. The childminder helps support children to explore making marks, such as colouring and drawing as they make lanterns. The childminder's teaching is consistently good as she interacts well with the children. She extends children's activities effectively to incorporate mathematical language and encourages the children to take on new challenges. For example, the children use chopsticks to pick up items and colour match them into the corresponding bowls. The childminder talks to the children about which bowl has the most and which has the least items.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes the children on many excursions in the local community. For example, children enjoy walks to the park to feed the ducks. These experiences help children to understand about their local area and the world around them. The childminder teaches children how to identify hazards and manage risks for themselves, such as how to use scissors safely. Children follow good hygiene routines and attend to their own personal care needs, relevant to their ages and abilities. They behave well and learn how to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder talks to them about choosing healthy foods and the importance of exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those requiring additional support, make good progress in their learning and development. They acquire the skills needed for the next stages in their learning and their eventual move to nursery or school. Children develop strong social skills. For instance, they attend a variety of groups during the week to interact with friends and adults. Children learn to value and respect the differences between themselves and others. They are keen to learn and persevere at tasks. For example, children persist at peeling the backs off the stickers they use to decorate their hats.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491313 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1076347 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 3

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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 on Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder works with a co-childminder. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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