Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bromley

Inspection date 18 September 2018 Previous inspection date 11 February 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 experienced childminder challenges children's learning skilfully to help stimulate their curiosity to explore. For instance, as children engage in a construction activity, she encourages them to think about ways to fix a wobbly tower. Children build on their problem-solving skills. For instance, they add more blocks to secure the base. n Partnership work is strong. The childminder works closely with parents, other settings that children attend and healthcare professionals to support a joint approach to children's learning and care. Children benefit from continuity in their experiences. n Children develop as confident communicators. They thrive in a rich language environment. They contribute actively to conversations and learn to use a range of vocabulary. Children develop valuable skills that help to prepare them for future learning. n Children form friendly relationships with the childminder. They feel free to approach her

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The provision is good

for help when they need and thoroughly enjoy playing interactive games with her. Children are emotionally secure. They settle well in the childminder's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Monitoring of children's progress is not fully effective to identify more precisely how to target teaching. n Children do not have consistent opportunities to engage in experiences that help them to extend their growing awareness of people's differences.

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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 strengthen the monitoring of children's progress to identify more precisely how to target teaching n extend the opportunities for children to engage in experiences that help them to extend their growing awareness of people's differences.

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to protect children in her care and the agencies to contact should she have concerns for their welfare. She completes thorough risk assessments to minimise risks to children's safety. She helps children to learn to keep themselves safe from harm. For instance, children know that a red traffic light means that they have to stop. The childminder evaluates her provision effectively and identifies positive improvements, for instance, through sharing ideas with other childminders. She reflects well on her practice and maintains her professional development to ensure teaching practice is consistently strong. The childminder uses her knowledge and skills effectively to provide effective support for children of different age groups. For instance, she teaches younger children the rules of board games to help prepare them for joining in play with older children who

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans well to support children's mathematical development. For example, during a number game children identify that the spinner has landed on three, and learn to move their counter accordingly. The childminder questions children well to help encourage them to recall their experiences. They chat happily with her and tell her about their morning at pre-school. The childminder provides opportunities for children to build on their understanding of technology. For instance, when children show curiosity to know about castles she helps them look for information online to help extend their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a positive sense of themselves. For instance, they build a house with construction material and state they are proud of their house. The childminder offers lots of praise and children feel valued. They behave well and develop a consistent understanding of what is expected of them. The childminder supports them well to learn to take turns. She is a good role model and children learn to respect others. Children develop a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to play in the fresh air. She plans activities, such as fruit picking, to help children learn about healthy foods in an enjoyable way.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show interest in books. They recall familiar stories and learn to predict what comes next. Children learn to use mathematical language. For instance, they stated that the house they had built with construction materials was taller than the rocket that the childminder had built. Children understand the purposes for which equipment, such as binoculars, are used. For instance, they state it is used for bird watching. They build on their understanding of the world. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137133 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061902 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 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 11 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder provides childcare all day, on weekdays, for most of the year.

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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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