Childminder EY332837

Inspection date 11 September 2018 Previous inspection date 13 January 2016

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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 has built strong relationships with other professionals. She has good links with local childminders and Bromley early years to help reflect on her practice and improve outcomes for all children. n The childminder provides good opportunities for parents to be actively involved in their children's learning. Parents are well supported to build on their children's learning. n Children move freely around the childminder's home. They make independent choices in their play. For example, young children choose a selection of toy trains and tracks and the childminder uses these choices to extend their learning well. n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyle well. Children have plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. Toddlers are confident and independent as they explore the childminder's garden. They test out their abilities and coordination as they negotiate sloping pathways and grassed areas.

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The provision is good

n The childminder supports children's early communication and language development very well. She questions skilfully, labels a variety of objects and she consistently comments on their play. Children really enjoy their play and make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the best opportunities to develop children's understanding of similarities and differences to reflect on the diversity of children's home experiences and those of others.

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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 more opportunities for children to value and understand similarities and differences between their lives and those of others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector talked with the childminder at appropriate times. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed the suitability of the childminder and household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation information and viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder asks parents and older children how she can improve her practice to effectively identify where she can improve. She actively seeks their views to strengthen her self-evaluation. The childminder accesses training to make sure she stays up to date. Following ongoing training the childminder is keen to share healthy lifestyle ideas with parents and to involve them even further in their children's care and learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly attends refresher courses for safeguarding and child protection to keep herself current on how to keep children safe from harm. She knows local procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's well-being. The childminder assesses risk in her home and before taking children on outings, to help minimise any hazards to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her secure knowledge of how to promote the learning and development of children and what they can achieve. She provides varied and imaginative experiences that engage children to learn. For example, the childminder offers a variety of natural resources and small-world dinosaurs to encourage young children to explore different textures and to act out their own ideas. The childminder observes children as they play to help her plan activities that children enjoy and to support their next steps in learning. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and shares the good progress they make with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and she helps young children to share and take turn with toys. All children have formed strong bonds with her and she is very sensitive to their needs. For example, she provides lots of cuddles to young children when they become tired and upset. They are emotionally secure in her care. Children listen carefully as the childminder reads a story to them. They watch the childminder intently and smile as she roars like a dragon. Children attend a range of groups and visit local parks and farms. This helps them to learn to mix with others and develop their social skills well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children listen carefully and begin to follow simple instructions well. They develop independence and begin to manage their self-help skills well. For example, toddlers hold up their feet as they make good attempts to put on their shoes and feed themselves with a spoon. Young children develop a good understanding of shape, space and measure. For example, they successfully attempt to fit shapes into a shape sorter. Young children are confident to explore and develop their curiosity. Toddlers progress well with early writing skills. For example, they hold crayons using their whole hand to make random marks with different strokes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332837 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061941 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 13 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in West Wickham, Kent. She provides her service all year round from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, for most of the year. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four 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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