Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 25 September 2018 Previous inspection date 27 August 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 uses professional development effectively, to reflect on and improve her practice. For example, she accesses training and information through her local authority early years team. She has prioritised refreshing her safeguarding knowledge, so that she is up to date with current legislation. n The childminder encourages children's good health and physical development effectively. For example, children enjoy nutritious snacks and daily fresh air and exercise. Children learn about which foods are good for you as they point to the pictures of healthy foods on display in the kitchen. n The childminder effectively monitors the good progress children make. She uses her observations well, to plan for their next steps in learning as she follows their interests. n The childminder gives children opportunities to socialise with others. For instance, they attend local music groups where they learn to share and take turns. Children develop

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The provision is good

the skills they need in readiness for their future moves on to nursery and school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to increase their early reading and writing skills, such as recognising and writing their names. n The childminder does not fully encourage parents to contribute consistently to their children's learning.

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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 increase opportunities for children to strengthen their early literacy and reading skills n build on the existing good arrangements for information sharing with parents to help increase opportunities for them to contribute to children's learning on an ongoing basis.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development. n The inspector sampled documents, including children's records and other relevant documentation. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She held discussions with her regarding children's learning and the impact of teaching on their progress. n The inspector read comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may give her cause for concern. She fully understands her responsibility to report any child protection concerns to the relevant agency. Thorough risk assessments for the home and outings help to ensure that children remain safe and secure. The childminder has good relationships with parents and keeps them well informed. For instance, she talks to them daily and provides regular updates about children's learning and development. The childminder reflects on her practice effectively and makes changes that have a positive impact on children's experiences. For example, she has created more opportunities for children to access sensory resources and has developed her knowledge of what to do if a child requires extra support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are able to make choices about their play from the selection of resources displayed around the home. They take part in adult-directed activities and those they choose for themselves. This helps them to develop their independence and self-esteem. The childminder ensures her activities cover specific areas of learning. For example, whilst playing with the train set, she develops their understanding of the world, when they recall the excitement of recent train journeys. The childminder observes children's progress effectively and quickly identifies areas where they are doing well and where they may need more support. The childminder encourages children's mathematical and communication skills well. For example, she uses descriptive words to identify size with regular counting throughout the routine and whilst completing number puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and offers children gentle, reassuring guidance and praise. Children behave well, they quickly learn the rules and expectations of the setting. Children are helped to value their similarities and differences as they view positive images in the well-chosen books available to them. Children develop effective levels of independence. For instance, they are keen to take off their shoes and wash their hands when coming in from outside. Children enjoy the responsibility of small tasks, such as clearing away after activities. This develops their ability to take turns and work alongside their peers and helps to prepare them for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the ranges of development for their ages. They develop a love for nature when exploring the local woods for leaves, and enjoy feeding the ducks in a lake nearby. They persist with difficult tasks and solve problems for themselves, for instance, working out how to fix the train track. Children are eager to learn and have good levels of motivation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451290 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10060448 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 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 27 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She provides childcare all day, Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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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