Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 18 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 evaluates her service effectively. She uses feedback from parents and other practitioners to make improvements. This helps her to achieve good standards. n The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills well. She uses effective strategies to support their listening, attention and speaking skills. These contribute to the good progress children make from their starting points. n The childminder shares her regular observations of children's learning effectively. She works well with parents to close potential gaps in their learning and development. n The childminder makes good use of local resources to enhance children's learning experiences. She supports them to develop a growing awareness of the natural environment, such as when visiting parks and woods. n The childminder is a good role model for children. She gives effective support to help children to manage their emotions and play cooperatively with their friends. She

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The provision is good

supports their emotional well-being well. n Parents value the childminder's service and appreciate her care and flexibility.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although children go outdoors and get fresh air daily, they do not have many opportunities to take part in active games and activities. n The childminder does not fully develop children's awareness of technology and its uses.

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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 extend opportunities for children to engage in active play n support children to develop a deeper understanding of technology and its uses.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector jointly observed and discussed a children's activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed documents, including children's learning records, evidence of professional development and policies. n The inspector considered the views of parents during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and the children, and assessed the impact of these on children's development. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes training to update her safeguarding knowledge. She has a good understanding of the potential risks posed to children and knows what to do if concerns about their welfare arise. The childminder has effective systems to help keep children safe. For example, she uses risk assessments well to ensure children's outdoor learning experiences are safe. The childminder works well with parents. She supports them to engage in children's learning at home and regularly shares information about their progress. She makes good use of feedback from parents and responds well to their needs. For instance, she has enhanced the methods used to communicate children's learning experiences. The childminder has developed good links with other practitioners to help improve the quality of her provision further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations of children's learning well and monitors their progress effectively. She promptly identifies when children are at risk of falling behind in their learning and works effectively with parents to support them. The childminder plans activities that children engage with, using their interests well. For example, children show their enjoyment as they recognise numerals, colours and name objects during a matching and sorting game. The childminder provides good support for children to use their imaginations, such as when she joins in as they pretend to make coffee and cook. She develops children's communication skills well. For example, she maintains eye contact when speaking, adjusts her language to their developmental stages and models positive interactions consistently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds close relationships with children and manages their behaviour well. She helps children to develop an understanding of how others feel. She shows patience and care when supporting young children to share resources and take turns. Children show that they listen and respond well to her instructions and support. The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For example, she discusses what to do in emergencies as children speak about fire as they play. Children show their developing independence as they clear away plates after eating, using good hand-to-eye coordination to balance the cutlery. The childminder works well with parents to provide continuity of care and routines. She has completed allergy awareness training, for instance, to enhance her understanding of how best to tailor her service, in order to protect children's welfare.

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Outcomes for children are good

Toddlers develop social skills, such as sharing and taking turns, and confidently select puzzles and books to complete. Children begin to understand the similarities and differences between themselves and others as they share stories and use resources. They show independence and an awareness of their physical needs as they get a drink of water when thirsty. Children develop the skills they need for their next stages in learning and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535560 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10068124 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Petts Wood area of the London Borough of Bromley. She operates for most of the year, Monday to Thursday.

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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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