Childminder EY409715

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 March 2018 25 August 2015

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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 content and happy. They form close bonds with the childminder and settle quickly. The childminder has a clear understanding of the children's care routines to ensure she supports their well-being.  The children are eager to engage with the interesting range of resources, which is easily accessible. The childminder plans activities based on children's interests and stage of development. All children make good progress.  The childminder constantly risk assesses her home and teaches children how to keep safe. For example, she explains why it is important to tidy away toys before getting out other resources.  The childminder uses effective procedures to help her monitor children's progress. She completes detailed observations and assessments on their play, which help to identify next steps in learning.  The childminder has built positive relationships with parents, and she regularly informs

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This provision is good

parents about their children's progress. For instance, she makes use of social media and discussions to exchange information about activities and update changes in care routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not enable children to independently explore and investigate to extend their understanding of their senses.  At times, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think about and share their responses to questions.

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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

 ensure younger children have opportunities to fully investigate and explore their chosen activity  offer children sufficient time to think about their responses to questions and to share their ideas fully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records of children's attendance and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector spoke to parents and read letters of reference and questionnaires, to gain their views of the service they receive.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder, who then gave feedback to the inspector on the learning taking place.  The inspector had a tour of all areas of the home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She provides a secure and safe environment for children. The childminder has met the recommendations set at her last inspection and seeks the views of parents and children to help evaluate her provision. The childminder has a positive attitude to her professional development. For example, she carries out online training and meets with other early years professionals to share best practice. The childminder understands how to work with other settings to provide continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers children a wide range of opportunities to help support them to develop their social skills, such as visits to local groups to interact with other children and adults. Children enjoy shaking the instruments along to music as they listen to songs. The childminder provides children with a good range of experiences for making marks, such as using fingers and tools to make patterns in corn flour and paint. Children develop an interest in early reading. For instance, they listen and join in with stories as they help to turn the pages of the book.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and has a strong knowledge of children's routines and needs. She is enthusiastic and offers lots of positive praise and encouragement, which help to boost children's self-esteem. Children behave well. They learn about how to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, children enjoy going to the allotment to plant and water the fruit and vegetables. The childminder ensures children have daily opportunities to exercise. For instance, she encourages them to dance along to music, as well as taking them to the local park to use the large play equipment and run around, to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and are beginning to become independent. For example, they practise using cutlery at mealtimes. They make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are learning to share with friends. For instance, they cut their piece of play dough in half so that their friends can have a piece with which to play. Children learn to respect their own and others' differences and display a strong sense of belonging. They gain the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409715 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1124995 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, 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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