Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 12 October 2018 Previous inspection date 28 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 supports children's communication and language development very well. Children learn to describe their experiences and ask and answer questions. The childminder introduces them to new words. Children develop as confident communicators. They make good progress from their starting points. n Children build on their creativity. For instance, they make a house with construction materials and they add detail, such as rooms and a shower. The childminder stimulates them well to think about where different objects belong within the house. This helps to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the world. n The childminder helps children learn to take age-appropriate responsibilities. For instance, children learn to tidy up toys after play. They learn to care for their personal needs. For instance, they ask for water when they are thirsty. Children build on their independence. n The childminder establishes close relationships with other settings that children attend.

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The provision is good

She shares information effectively with them, which helps her to support continuity in older children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Observations, assessments and planning are not meticulous enough to fully support children to make rapid progress in all areas of their learning. n The childminder has not considered ways to strengthen opportunities for children to choose from the wider range of resources, so they have even better opportunities to explore in different ways.

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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 observations, assessment and planning, so they are sharply focused to fully support children to make rapid progress in all areas of their learning n increase opportunities for children to choose from the wider range of resources, so they have even better opportunities to learn to explore in different ways.

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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 held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times. n The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including children's learning records. 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 prioritises children's welfare and well-being. She completes relevant training, such as child protection and paediatric first aid to help update her knowledge and skills. She knows, which agencies to contact should she have concerns for children's safety. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively, including the quality of teaching, and plans well for improvements. She has made good progress towards recommendations raised in the previous inspection. She obtains detailed information from parents about children's starting points and works closely with them to help settle children smoothly. The childminder shares good practice ideas with other early years professionals. This has had an impact on how she plans and implements story time activities, such as the use of props to help capture children's interest.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children well to help them extend on their early mark-making skills. She shows them how to place stencils under the paper and create crayon rubbings on the top. The childminder monitors children's progress regularly. Overall, she plans precisely for any gaps in their learning. The childminder supports children well to help them build on their mathematical skills. Children learn to complete puzzles independently. The childminder questions children skilfully to help encourage them to use words to communicate their ideas. For instance, children recall that 'worms' are seen in the 'garden' and they live 'under the ground'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close bonds with the childminder. They are relaxed in their interactions with her and respond well to her praise and encouragement. They build positive self- esteem. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For instance, children use their imagination to make models of people with play dough and they learn to describe details, such as, hair and skin colour. The childminder introduces them to celebrations around the world. Children learn to value differences. The childminder supports children well to help them develop a healthy lifestyle. Children have regular opportunities to exercise in the fresh air, for instance during walks to the local schools.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop key skills that help to prepare them for their eventual move on to school. They confidently say number names in order up to 11, for instance, as they count shapes, such as stars. Young children adapt well to new social situations, such as the presence of visitors. They develop good personal and social skills in preparation for next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136759 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061892 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in West Wickham, Kent. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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