Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 27 November 2018 Previous inspection date 4 February 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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This provision is good

n Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder responds to them warmly and is sensitive to their individual needs and routines. n The childminder plans stimulating activities based on a good understanding of children's interests and needs. Children enjoy taking part and are motivated to learn. n There are strong partnerships with parents. The childminder works with them closely. For instance, she encourages parents to share information from home and they work together towards the next steps for children's learning. n The childminder reflects on her practice and makes changes that have a positive impact on children's experiences. For instance, she has reviewed the storage of resources to make sure that all children can easily make choices and select play materials for themselves. n The childminder does not make full use of information about children's starting points to monitor their development as closely as possible and make highly precise

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This provision is good

assessments of their good progress over time. n The childminder's professional development plans are not rigorously focused on raising the quality of teaching and learning even further.

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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 assessments further to monitor more clearly the good progress children make from their initial starting points and plan even more precisely for their learning from the outset n extend the use of professional development opportunities to focus more sharply on gaining further knowledge and skills to help raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development. n The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector sampled paperwork and children's learning journals. n The inspector read questionnaires from parents to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care. She knows how to recognise and report any child protection concerns. She is well organised and conscientious and ensures she keeps her knowledge of childcare matters up to date. For instance, she attends information meetings run by the local authority. The childminder checks her home thoroughly to identify and remove any hazards so that children can play safely. She supervises children carefully at all times. She monitors and evaluates the provision and seeks regular feedback from parents to help her identify any areas to improve. Parents comment positively about the childminder's approach and are happy with their children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and gets to know them well. She recognises areas where children are doing well and where to offer more support. She builds on their interests successfully. For instance, children enjoy spotting different vehicles during outings and going on a journey on a bus, as well as playing happily with their favourite toy cars. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills effectively. For instance, she encourages young children to repeat words and helps them to join in with rhymes and songs. She encourages children to persevere with difficult tasks, such as finding the correct way to fit together the pieces of a construction toy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Young children settle quickly and feel secure. For instance, the childminder makes sure she follows their home routines when they start. The childminder is a good role model and offers children warm, kind reassurance and praise. Children behave well. They learn to value different people and communities. For example, they take part in creative activities and try special food as they learn about Chinese New Year. The childminder supports children's good health effectively and helps them learn about healthy lifestyles. For instance, she follows careful hygiene routines when she changes nappies and children learn that they need to wash their hands when they come in from the garden. Children enjoy being active and play outside every day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Young children quickly gain confidence. They enjoy exploring their surroundings and investigating toys. They become more independent, for instance, they help tidy up when they have finished a game. Children develop good social skills. For example, they learn to get on well with others when they visit playgroups and go on local outings. Children enjoy opportunities to practise their physical skills, such as playing ball games in the garden. They show an interest in books and enjoy sharing stories. They are well prepared for their future learning and for eventually starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 402576 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061917 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Orpington, Kent. The childminder cares for children from 8am to 6pm each weekday throughout the year. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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