Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 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's home is welcoming and well resourced. Children freely explore what is available and confidently select what they like to do, making independent choices.  Children enjoy the childminder's company and settle in well. The childminder is very attentive and responsive to children's individual needs. This helps promote their emotional well-being.  The childminder observes children during their play to help her get to know them, including their interests. She uses this information well to plan appropriate activities that support children's good progress in learning. For example, children enjoy puzzles and use mathematical language when talking about space and shapes.  Children's health and well-being are promoted well. The childminder provides children with suitable alternatives if they have special dietary requirements.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are good. The childminder shares

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This provision is good

information about children's development and next steps in learning regularly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not assess children's development precisely enough to identify any potential gaps in their learning at the earliest opportunity.  The childminder does not always make the most of her interactions with younger children to extend their learning and keep them engaged.

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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

 refine systems of assessment and monitoring of children's development further to provide an even sharper focus on identifying any gaps in their learning and development  develop teaching skills further to help younger children be more engaged during activities and extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play activities and the childminder's interaction with children, and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's learning records and held discussions with the childminder about children's progress.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records and policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector took the written feedback from parents into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is up to date with safeguarding training and regularly liaises with the local early years advisers to get guidance and support. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures children in her care are effectively supervised and safe around visitors. For example, she makes sure visitors' attendance is recorded and they are aware of, and follow, her mobile phone procedure. The childminder has a clear understanding of what could indicate when a child is at risk of harm and the procedures to follow. She reflects on her practice and evaluates the service she provides. The childminder takes the views of children, parents and other professionals into account to help identify strengths of her practice and what aspects to develop further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the children in her care. She evaluates their development when they first attend and plans activities based on children's interests to support their all-round development. For example, she provides a range of small transport resources with play-people figures and a toy laptop which children are eager to explore and use. For example, as they pretend to go on a bus journey, they count the steps they have to take to sit upstairs on the bus. Experiences, such as this, help children develop mathematical skills. The childminder readily engages children in conversation. For example, when children talk about drawing a 'dark place' she asks if a sun would help brighten it up. She further talks about the moon and stars. This helps children learn about opposites such as dark and light.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are polite and well behaved. The childminder clearly explains to the children why certain behaviour is not safe or acceptable, and helps them understand how to behave well. She encourages them to say 'please' and 'thank you', and to value and respect others. Children have a variety of opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, they visit local playgroups and parks where they meet other children. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene procedures and have daily opportunities to play outside. This helps them to stay fit and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good physical and early writing skills. For example, younger children copy the movements of the older children during a mark-making activity. Children learn about the different ways to complete puzzles and discuss what works best for them. Children enjoy the pick ups from school, where they get familiar with the school environment, and listen to the school children when they talk about their day. Children develop a positive attitude towards learning and are well prepared for their move on to school and other settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498578 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1050684 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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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 and lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder works each weekday, all year round.

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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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