Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 10 January 2019 Previous inspection date 5 May 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 The childminder develops strong attachments with the children, which supports them to settle quickly and feel secure. She gets to know the children well through interacting during play and using observations. The childminder uses this information well to plan for their individual needs and interests. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Children thoroughly enjoy and benefit from the well-organised, warm and welcoming environment. A wide range of resources and challenging activities are accessible both inside and outside, which supports children to confidently make independent choices in their play. n The childminder reinforces positive behaviour well. She listens carefully and shows respect. Children consistently receive praise and encouragement which support their understanding of rules and boundaries. They learn to tidy away toys, use good manners and behave exceptionally well.

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This provision is good

n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment that they are extremely happy with the service the childminder provides. She successfully encourages two-way communication and shares information daily using contact diaries. This helps parents stay updated on their children's care and development and supports children's emotional well-being. n Although the childminder observes and records children's progress regularly, she does not consistently make full use of the information she gathers from assessment to monitor children's overall progress as sharply and concisely as possible.

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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 expand the information gathered from assessments to identify any gaps in learning quickly and monitor progress rigorously.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during activities and assessed the quality of teaching. n The inspector looked at children's learning journals and sampled paperwork. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about her practice and children's development. n The inspector read questionnaires and feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked around the areas of the home used for childminding and checked evidence of the suitability of adults at the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training and has a clear understanding of how to deal with any child protection issues and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She uses risk assessments and daily checks to help create a safe environment for the children. The childminder accesses regular professional development opportunities to increase her knowledge and skills to promote good outcomes for children. She evaluates her practice well and has addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection. She effectively uses questionnaires and feedback from parents to support improvements. For example, the childminder has made changes to the garden area by adding a soft surface for the large climbing apparatus and a digging and growing area for the children to plant and grow flowers and vegetables.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully uses questioning to extend children's learning during activities and while they play spontaneously. For example, she points out an aeroplane which leads to a conversation about holidays. The childminder supports children to develop good communication and language skills. She introduces new words, such as 'explode' and 'disappear' as children blow and pop bubbles. During storytelling, the childminder repeats new words to help children to learn how to pronounce them. Young children are encouraged to turn the pages independently and use picture clues as the childminder follows the text with her finger to support early reading skills. Children's mathematical skills are enhanced and concepts are introduced. For example, children find and count pasta hidden in the coloured sand and learn positional language as they use the slide, negotiate themselves around the soft play blocks and crawl through the tunnel.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with good opportunities to develop their physical skills. They have daily use of the well-resourced garden area and use the ball pool inside and ride-on toys. The childminder helps children learn about healthy lifestyles well. She provides healthy meals and children learn to follow good hygiene routines. Children understand that they need to wash their hands after playing in the garden and before mealtimes. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence. For example, they are encouraged to help put on and remove their coats and shoes from a young age, make choices about snacks and feed themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and keen learners who enjoy their time with the childminder. They eagerly participate in well-planned activities which help develop a positive attitude towards learning. Children learn colours and shapes as they build with blocks and use posting boxes. Young children make marks and increase their early literacy skills. They develop their ability for future learning and their subsequent move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295283 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061931 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 5 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Bromley. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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