Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 20 August 2018 Previous inspection date 27 October 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. Children learn to answer simple questions. For instance, the childminder asks them what they did at the weekend and they state that they went to the 'air show' with their family. All children, including those who have speech and communication difficulties, make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder and her assistant help children learn to make healthy choices. Children name the foods they like. For instance, they state they like 'red peppers'. The assistant carries out additional research to find healthy and balanced meal recipes, which he shares with parents. These arrangements help to support children's health and well- being. n The childminder reflects well on her practice and plans focused targets for improvement. For instance, she plans the physical environment carefully to support children's self-choice. She has successfully met the recommendations set at the

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The provision is good

previous inspection. n Children learn about the community in which they live. For instance, the assistant takes them on visits to the local shop. The childminder helps children to learn about events that are special to them and their families. She invites parents to share their celebrations with the children. These experiences help children to build on their understanding of the wider world and to learn to value differences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder has developed clear procedures to follow in the event of an emergency, she does not provide consistent opportunities for children to strengthen their understanding of these procedures. n The childminder and her assistant miss some opportunities to support children to extend their imagination and creativity fully.

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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

n provide consistent opportunities for children to build on their growing awareness of how to keep themselves safe in the event of an emergency n strengthen opportunities for children to build on their creativity and imagination.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the children and how the childminder and her assistant interacted with them. n The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including children's learning records. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and children. n The inspector observed an activity with the childminder and assessed how she monitors teaching practice. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the assistant at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant are ambitious and share responsibilities well between them to maintain good standards in the quality of teaching and learning. The childminder has regular meetings with her assistant and guides his work effectively, for instance, to observe, assess and plan precisely for children's learning. The childminder uses her knowledge and skills effectively to track and monitor individual children's progress. She shares information effectively with parents, professionals and other settings that children attend, to help identify and address any gaps in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of child protection issues, for instance, through training. They know how to identify and refer concerns relating to extreme behaviours or beliefs. The childminder understands her responsibility to inform Ofsted of any changes to her circumstances.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans stimulating learning experiences to help motivate children's curiosity to explore. For instance, children use their senses to examine a bag of objects, curiously touching and smelling each one. The childminder encourages them well to learn to use words to describe their experiences. For instance, children smell coffee beans and state, 'Mum likes coffee.' The childminder tunes in well to their interests. For instance, children choose to look at the posters on display and she helps them learn to name the pictures. She introduces them to the names of dinosaurs. This helps to extend children's understanding of the world. The childminder provides opportunities for children to build on their coordination and muscle control. For instance, she shows them how to take a small portion of play dough and roll it into a ball to make pretend 'peas'. The assistant introduces children to mathematical language, such as 'big' and 'small'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children colour confidently with crayons and the childminder shows them how to hold pens effectively for making marks. This helps to extend their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build warm and friendly relationships with the childminder and her assistant, and they settle well in their care. They display a positive sense of themselves. For instance, they learn to store the cap at the bottom of the pen, in preparation for writing and exclaim, 'I can do it!' The childminder and her assistant manage children's behaviour consistently and positively. Children are kind to each other and learn to share and take turns well during play. Parents provide positive feedback about the childminder's practice. For instance, they state that she meets their individual needs effectively. The childminder shares ideas with parents to help enable them to continue children's learning and care at home. Children benefit from continuity in their experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for next stages in their learning. They build on their early mathematical skills, for instance, they learn to identify numbers of personal significance, such as their age. Children build on their awareness of hygiene practices. For instance, they understand the importance of brushing their teeth. Young children learn to care for their personal needs, such as using the toilet independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294702 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10060789 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 27 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She works with an assistant. The childminder provides care all year round from 7am until 6.30pm. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three years.

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Registers

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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