Couper, Samantha Catherine

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 March 2018 6 October 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

 The childminder and her assistant are successful in monitoring children's progress. They identify any gaps and ensure the planning includes activities to help children to achieve the best they can. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder and her assistant are highly effective at supporting children's early communication and language skills. For example, they clearly emphasise key words to help children enhance their understanding and speaking skills. This works particularly well with children who speak English as an additional language.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents value the bonds the childminder has with their children. The work together to provide consistent and good-quality care and early education for children.  The childminder and her assistant take time to get to know the children and babies, who feel safe and emotionally secure in a welcoming environment. Children form close

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This provision is good

attachments with the caring childminder and her assistant.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, opportunities are missed to support children's growing independence when the childminder carries out tasks that children could do themselves.  Opportunities for older children to explore technology are not consistently available to help children build on their interests and awareness of how things work.

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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 the most of all opportunities to consistently support children's growing independence  develop even further opportunities to interest older children in technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during their play and learning experiences.  The inspector observed children and the childminder interacting and discussed children's learning and development.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, at appropriate times, during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her qualifications.  The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder effectively evaluates the provision and includes the views of parents, her assistants and children to help identify areas for further improvement. For example, she has enhanced the range of natural environments available to children to develop their sensory and physical play and exploration. The childminder supports her assistants successfully and reviews their practice regularly. They all attend training courses to help to improve their skills and the outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow to help protect all children's welfare and keep them safe. They effectively identify any risks in the environment and promptly addresses these to ensure children play safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of how children and babies learn and develop. The childminder makes regular assessments of their play and achievements, and shares these with their parents. Generally, the childminder and her assistant effectively challenge and enhance children's knowledge and skills throughout their experiences well. For instance, as the children and babies explore the rainy weather the childminder encourages them to consider the sound the rain makes on the roof. She introduces new words to describe the rain and the way it looks and moves on the slanted roof. The childminder effectively enhances children's mathematical skills during their learning experiences. For instance, she encourages children to count as well as to consider and compare different sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant give the children and babies lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder helps children to gain a growing awareness of healthy lifestyles. For instance, children are fully involved in the growing and harvesting of fruit and vegetables at the childminder's allotment and she reinforces the benefits of making healthy food choices during some activities. Children are well behaved. They display good manners and have a good understanding of sharing and taking turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

The children and babies attend various group sessions and enjoy regular outings, such as to the allotment and local woodlands. This helps to build on their physical skills and awareness of the wider world. Children develop a good understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family. For example, the environment has positive cultural images, books and role-play resources. Children are well prepared for their next stage of education or their move on to school. Older children enjoy engaging in early handwriting opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337674 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1124993 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm throughout the year, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants and holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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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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