Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 2 October 2018 Previous inspection date 27 January 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 demonstrates her good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She effectively observes and assesses children's skills and uses this information to plan for the next steps in their learning. n The childminder provides a broad range of challenging activities and learning opportunities for children, based on her good knowledge of their interests. Children make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage in learning. n The childminder successfully supports children's awareness of how to stay safe. For example, they clear toys away to make space to play, hold onto the buggy while out, and learn about crossing the road safely. n Partnership with parents is strong, and parents are positive about the service the childminder provides. The childminder communicates on a daily basis with parents about their children's needs, helping her to support children's emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not routinely seek the views of parents to help review the quality of her practice and identify areas to improve. n The childminder does not consistently share information about children's learning at other settings to help increase children's existing knowledge and skills.

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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 find ways to include the views of parents in the self-evaluation process n strengthen partnerships with other providers that are involved with children's progress, to identify and extend children's learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults in the household. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's developmental records, policies and procedures. n The inspector read and took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and knows how to recognise and refer any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly updates her professional development. She is keen to extend her knowledge by attending training to help increase her understanding of children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder meets with other childminders, shares ideas and organises trips that benefit the children's social and physical development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children well and plans interesting activities to suit their needs. She supports children's language and communication skills effectively. For example, she engages children in conversation and introduces new words when they play with the pasta and play dough. The childminder skilfully encourages children to use mathematical skills. For example, the children use spaghetti in different lengths to make figures and construct, they count bricks as they build and look at shapes their shadows make in the sun. The childminder encourages role play and imagination. For example, she takes on the role of a patient so the children can be doctors. She talks about the different instruments and explains what they are used for. Children are encouraged to think about their ideas and talk about their experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model, she is calm and has a gentle and reassuring approach with the children which enhances secure attachments. The childminder encourages children to be independent. She allows children to make choices, initiate play and follows their lead. This helps to support children to become confident learners. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They eat nutritious snacks and meals and have plenty of exercise, which supports good health. The childminder provides a range of activities for children to develop physical skills indoors and on outings. For example, they take regular trips to the park to use climbing equipment and to the woods to jump in puddles and paddle in the stream.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent, confident and enjoy their learning. They make good progress from their starting points. Children show good levels of concentration and excellent social skills, they take turns and share equipment well. The children are happy, secure and enjoy their time at the childminder's.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414843 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10077909 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 - 7 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 27 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Orpington in the London Borough of Bromley. She provides care Monday to Friday from 7.15am to 6pm for 50 week's a year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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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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