Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2018 1 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 is gentle and caring in her approach with the children. They form close bonds with her. She provides a secure base, from which they soon build confidence and settle well. Children form friendly relationships with the assistant. For instance, they stroke a small brush on his palm and they giggle and laugh as he pretends to be tickled.  Partnerships with parents and other settings are strong. The childminder shares information effectively with them, for instance, in matters relating to toilet training and behaviour management. Children benefit from the consistent approach and build good personal and social skills. They are prepared well for next stages in their learning.  The childminder and her assistant engage enthusiastically in children's play and question older children effectively to help stimulate discussions. Young children build on their vocabulary. This helps them to build on their communication and language

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of available space and resources, to encourage children to make choices in their play and learning.  The childminder has not fully developed observation, assessment and planning to focus sharply on raising children's achievements to the highest levels.

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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

 consider ways to make the most of available space and the good range of activities and resources, so children consistently extend on their free play and self-choice  strengthen observation, assessment and planning further, so it is meticulous and rigorously focused to help children achieve the highest possible outcomes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and how the childminder and her assistant interacted with them.  The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including children's learning records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and assessed how she monitors teaching practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant keep up to date with current safeguarding guidelines. They have a clear understanding of signs and symptoms that indicate child protection issues. The childminder monitors children's progress regularly and guides the work of her assistant effectively. Teaching practice is consistently good and the childminder plans well to address gaps in children's learning. For instance, she uses her knowledge and skills well to manage children's behaviour positively. The childminder reflects well on her practice and shares good practice ideas with other childminders. She has improved opportunities for children to build on their early literacy skills. The childminder ensures children's safety indoors and on outings, and understands her responsibility to inform Ofsted of significant events. She ensures that the assistant has relevant training, such as paediatric first aid.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder stimulates children's interest to explore with their senses. For example, children eagerly explore the 'treasure basket'. She supports their curiosity effectively, for instance, when they investigate locks and keys. The assistant supports children well to learn to explore materials, such as foil, in different ways. Children delight as they walk on the foil and listen to the sounds. Children build on their understanding of the world. The childminder supports older children well to develop skills that help to support their move to school. For instance, she helps them to learn to identify print and numbers in the environment, such as street names and door numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant build positive relationships with children and their families. For instance, they bake cakes to celebrate children's birthdays, which helps children to develop a sense of belonging. They meet individual children's dietary needs effectively. All children feel included and valued. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to exercise, for example, on regular visits to local parks and play groups. Children develop a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from lots of praise from the childminder and the assistant. They build confidence and self-esteem. They are motivated to behave well. For instance, they work well as a team to tidy up after play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children build on their mathematical development. For example, they learn to count the steps as they come downstairs, and they learn to identify and name shapes. Older children build on their creativity. They learn to use their imagination to mimic conversations as they play with small-world resources. Children make good progress from their starting points and are prepared well for next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411097 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1130823 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Beckenham in the London Borough of Bromley. She works with an assistant and provides childcare all day on weekdays, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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