Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 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

 The childminder uses professional development effectively, to reflect on and improve her practice. For example, she accesses training through her insurance provider, which she can complete in her own time. She has prioritised refreshing her safeguarding knowledge, so that she is up to date with current legislation.  The childminder builds young children's concentration skills successfully. For example, she uses group craft activities to help children to begin to follow instructions as they weave coloured ribbons and feathers through a wire animal template.  The childminder encourages children's good health and physical development effectively. For example, children enjoy nutritious meals and daily fresh air and exercise. They push prams around the garden and crawl through tunnels outside.  The childminder gives children opportunities to socialise with others. For instance, they attend local play groups where they learn to share and take turns. Children develop the

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This provision is good

skills they need in readiness for their future moves on to nursery and school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share information about children's learning at home, to provide consistency and support their good progress further.  At times, the childminder overlooks opportunities to encourage children to become more aware of numbers and print, to support their early mathematics and literacy 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

 extend the methods used for parents to provide updates about their children's learning and development at home, to help further promote consistency  review and develop ways to build on children's emerging mathematics and literacy skills, to support their awareness of numbers and that print carries meaning.

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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 and other relevant documentation.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may give her cause for concern. She fully understands her responsibility to report any child protection concerns to the relevant agency. Thorough risk assessments for the home and outings help to ensure that children remain safe and secure. Parents say they are very happy with the care given to their children. They comment on how well their children have developed their speech, small-muscle skills and independence since starting with the childminder. Parents receive daily feedback so that they understand what their child is learning during their time at the childminder's home. The childminder effectively evaluates the good progress children make. She uses her observations to monitor how well children are progressing and help to close any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well, and she gathers detailed information from parents when children first join the setting. Children choose from a good range of resources that is stored around the childminder's home and garden. They make free choices and take part take in a range of adult-directed activities. Children receive appropriate praise, which helps to develop their independence and self-esteem. The childminder ensures her activities cover specific areas of learning. For example, she develops children's understanding of weight and texture as they delight in catching and popping bubbles from the bubble machine. Children learn about looking after living things and watch butterflies as they emerge from their chrysalis. They help to care for vegetables they are growing in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and soon form secure bonds with the childminder, naturally involving her in their play and turning to her for comfort and support. The childminder acts as a good role model and reminds children to be kind and respectful to one another. They behave well and respond positively towards her. Children gain an understanding of risk and take part in supervised activities that encourage them to explore resources safely. For example, children are eager to 'have a go' at climbing up the ladder to the slide, supported by the childminder when needed. Children's understanding of their own and others' cultures is supported well. For example, the childminder and the children dressed in matching traditional dress to celebrate Zimbabwean independence day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the ranges of development for their ages. They enjoy being in the company of their peers and delight in helping one another to perform tasks. For example, they help them to take off their shoes. Children develop creativity through singing rhymes as they play. They are eager to learn and have good levels of motivation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498261 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1040005 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 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 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She provides childcare all day on 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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