Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 20 November 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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This provision is good

n The childminder regularly monitors children's progress. She plans a good variety of activities based on their interests and understands their developmental needs well. n Children form strong attachments with the childminder. They receive reassurance and settle well into the warm and welcoming environment. This helps promote their emotional well-being. n The childminder works with parents to find out about children's backgrounds when they start. She builds on this information to teach children about their own and others' families. The childminder values diversity and celebrates cultural differences. For example, the children make photograph books of their extended families to share, and plan menus to respect dietary preferences. This promotes children's self- esteem. n The childminder encourages early communication and language skills well. For example, children engage in conversations, and enjoy singing and telling stories using

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This provision is good

props. n The childminder supports positive behaviour. She manages this consistently well to support children's understanding of rules and boundaries. For example, the childminder celebrates children's achievements using 'wow certificates', which boosts their confidence. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to work with other settings to obtain information about the children's learning and development, to help build on existing knowledge. n The childminder has not fully embedded working effectively with parents to promote a shared approach to children's learning.

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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 communication and strengthen partnerships with other providers to identify and build on children's learning experiences, to promote a more consistent approach n explore ways of involving parents more fully in building on what their children are learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, assessment and planning, and some policies. n The inspector observed children's activities and their interaction with the childminder. n The inspector checked areas of the home used by the children and the suitability of adults in the household to work with children. n The inspector read comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of her role in protecting children. For example, she attends relevant training and ensures her home is safe through thorough risk assessments. The childminder has a good understanding of how to reduce risk when on outings. For example, the children wear high-visibility vests in busy places and wristbands with the childminder's contact details. The childminder accesses training and continually aims to improve her skills. She completed a cooking course which she has now implemented with the children. The childminder has recently introduced questionnaires to seek parents' views to support her to monitor her practice and to make improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's starting points. She uses these and their interests to plan a range of activities that helps to support their learning. The children enjoy using scarves for pretend play. For example, they pretend to become horses, galloping around and singing, which promotes physical skills and language development. New words are introduced, and mathematical concepts are explored as children order and size farm animals. Large boxes are used to develop coordination and early literacy skills as children use their fingers to make patterns, shapes and letters in sequins. The childminder skilfully uses questions and allows children time to develop their thinking skills. For example, children think of solutions for cooling down their hot lunch.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides nutritious meals and uses cooking opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles with the children. She encourages them to try new types of food and older children make suggestions for the menus. Children benefit from outdoor experiences in the garden, toddler group and trips in the local community. The childminder acts as a good role model. She provides praise and reminds the children about sharing. The children listen well, and their behaviour is good. Children also develop good self-help skills. They feed themselves and follow good hygiene practices, including blowing their noses.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop positive social skills, learn to share and take turns in their play. Children are confident, creative and imaginative. For example, children enjoy making lunch with play food and feeding toy animals. Children make independent choices about their play and are confident communicators. They make good progress in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537712 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10079261 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates for most of the year on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 7.30am and 6pm.

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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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