Childminder 137061

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2018 10 September 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 provides high-quality, enjoyable activities which help to support children with their learning and development.  The childminder has developed sincere, caring relationships with children, which helps them settle quickly and feel secure.  There are strong relationships between the parents and the childminder. The childminder shares information effectively. Strategies such as contact books help to keep parents updated on their children's daily care and developmental progress.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder observes the children during their play and uses this information well to identify and plan for children's learning.  The childminder and her co-childminder work well together. They demonstrate positive behaviour which helps support children to show respect for each other.  Children are happy and confident and enjoy their time with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children understand how a healthy diet helps to promote their good health.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to fully promote children's independence skills.

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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

 help children to understand how a healthy diet can help to promote their good health  make the most of opportunities for children to do things for themselves, to fully develop their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside.  The inspector looked at documents and policies, including suitability checks.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with a parent and took account of their views from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She updates her training regularly to support her professional development. For example, she has updated her safeguarding knowledge to ensure she is working in line with current legislation. The childminder maintains a clean, safe environment which allows the children to move around freely and safely. Risk assessments and daily checks help minimise potential hazards and help keep children safe. Communication with parents is strong, which supports a consistent approach for the children. Questionnaires and feedback show that parents are happy with the care and learning experiences provided for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and identifies their starting points. She observes them regularly and keeps detailed assessments of their developments. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to support individual children's learning. For example, she plans to use play dough to develop fine motor and imaginative skills to support children's next steps in learning. The quality of teaching is strong. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills effectively. For example, she models language effectively and talks to babies throughout nappy changing routines. Good questioning helps older children to recall previous experiences. Activities such as books and singing help to support children's language skills. The childminder demonstrates good communication skills. For instance, she listens carefully and maintains good eye contact.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are encouraged to develop their self-help skills, such as putting on their socks and shoes and attending to their toileting needs. The childminder encourages the children to make choices and initiate play. Children build strong emotional attachments, which helps support their well-being. Children are happy and show a good understanding of following rules. The childminder acts as a good role model. She has a calm and caring approach. She shows respect to the children and praises them when they demonstrate good behaviour or manners. Children share and play cooperatively and learn about each other's differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They take part in a range of activities and experiences which helps them gain skills for their next stage of learning. They behave well, appropriately to their ages, and are good communicators. Children are confident and happy to learn. They listen well and cooperate during group activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137061 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1124997 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder works with a co-childminder. She provides care from Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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