Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 31 October 2018 Previous inspection date 3 December 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 regularly extends her professional knowledge and skills. For example, she undertakes online training and attends networking meetings with other childminders and group settings. n The childminder maintains an exciting learning environment and ensures all toys are relevant to the children's stages of development. For example, she has a range of musical instruments, including a guitar, that children enjoy using to make their own music. n The childminder knows the children's individual personalities and current interests. She makes good use of regular assessments to plan appropriate activities that she knows the children will enjoy learning from. n Children build really strong attachments with the friendly and supportive childminder. The childminder uses strategies to help the children settle quickly. For example, she uses family photographs to remind children of their links with home. n Children behave very well. They understand the age-appropriate rules and follow the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always collect information from parents about their children's current stages of development when they first start. n At times, the childminder does not give the children enough time to think and respond to her questions.

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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 the opportunities that children have to think more deeply and explore ideas further, to increase their already good progress n increase the information already gathered from parents at the start of care to include even more precise information regarding children's current levels of development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's outcomes. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the setting and observed the areas used for childminding purposes. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including policies, children's records, training certificates and suitability records. n The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good, secure knowledge about how to protect children from harm and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder thoroughly risk assesses her home and teaches children how to keep themselves safe. The childminder routinely involves parents and children in her self-evaluation processes, through discussions and questionnaires. Comments from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for the childminder as they call her a 'superstar'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes frequent observations of the children to assess their abilities and current stages of development. She shares this information with parents and provides them with ideas of how to continue their child's learning at home. For example, she has provided a pumpkin that parents can help the child carve at home. The children excitedly talk about their plans and how they will 'make a pumpkin owl'. The childminder supports the children's physical skills well. She provides activities to help them improve their coordination, such as a ping-pong ball game that involves throwing and catching. The childminder works effectively with other providers that work with the children, to aid children's continuity in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good manners and are very polite. The childminder is a positive role model and encourages children to be kind and helpful. The childminder supports children's well- being and sense of belonging. For example, she displays their artwork and crafts in the playroom. The childminder ensures children learn about healthy lifestyles and they spend time outside every day to take part in physical exercise. The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities that helps children learn about their own community and the differences and similarities of others. For example, children make lights when learning about Divali.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop highly effective skills that help them prepare for the next stages in their learning. They enjoy a wide range of learning opportunities that covers all areas of learning. Children are inquisitive learners and are eager to have a go at new challenges. They enjoy looking at books and learn new descriptive words, such as 'squidgy', 'rough' and 'shiny'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372459 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10060678 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 2 Date of previous inspection 3 December 2015

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The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Orpington, Kent. She offers her service from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6.30pm all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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