Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 22 November 2018 Previous inspection date 11 March 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 Partnerships with parents and other settings are well established. Good systems are in place to share daily information about children's activities and ongoing progress. This supports continuity for children's care and learning. n The childminder promotes children's physical development well. For example, she provides a range of creative materials to help children develop good hand-to-eye coordination skills. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder places a good emphasis on keeping children safe. For example, she teaches older children about road safety, when collecting them from school. Children show they feel safe and secure and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. n The childminder develops warm and trusting relationships with children. She reassures children with her gentle and calm interactions to help them settle. Children behave well. n The childminder networks with other local childminders and collects the views of

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The provision is good

parents and children to help her identify what she does well and where she may improve her practice further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not focus on her professional development sharply enough to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. n The childminder misses opportunities to support children's understanding of numbers and counting during everyday play.

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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 seek regular ongoing professional development opportunities to further enhance the quality of teaching and outcomes for children n provide more opportunities for children to use numbers and counting during their play to help them fully develop an understanding of different mathematical concepts.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the support for children's learning indoors and outdoors. n The inspector observed mealtimes and personal-hygiene routines, including nappy changing procedures. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder and reviewed her systems for monitoring children's progress. n The inspector read the childminder's safeguarding policy and complaints procedure. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of parents' comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in regard to safeguarding children. She knows how to make a referral should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is aware of the potential signs of extreme views and teaches children how to keep themselves safe. Risk assessment is effective. For example, the childminder carries out regular checks of the premises to minimise any potential risks to children. She regularly shares summaries of children's progress with parents to help support their learning at home. Parents comment that they are very happy with the service provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of activities to capture children's interests and support the next steps in their learning. For example, she teaches children the names of colours, during a colouring and sticking activity. Children are confident to explore the environment and make decisions about what they want to play with. The childminder keeps routines flexible and makes the most of the weather conditions to help them learn about the world around them. For instance, she explores ice with children and floats leaves in the water tray outside. She promotes children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she uses 'smooth' and 'cold' to describe what the ice feels like and to help children learn new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves to help enhance their emerging independence and personal skills. For example, they wipe their hands on a wet wipe after using felt-tip pens. The childminder acts as a positive role model. For instance, she consistently gives children praise during activities to motivate them to learn and raise their confidence and self-esteem. She provides children with healthy snacks and works closely with parents to take account of children's dietary requirements. Children enjoy trips to the local park for fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to develop their social skills. For example, they visit groups in the local community. Children learn to respect people from different cultures. For instance, older children learn about Diwali, colouring in printed pictures from the computer.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are active learners and maintain focus on their activities for a good length of time. Children show good levels of perseverance to complete tasks that interest them, such as removing the lids from pens. Children use their imagination well. For example, they pretend to feed a doll. They develop the skills needed for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293953 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061930 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. Her childminding service is available from Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round. The childminder holds a diploma at level 3 in home-based childcare.

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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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