Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 16 January 2019 Previous inspection date 16 October 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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This provision is good

n The childminder encourages children to develop healthy habits. She supports good hygiene procedures, teaching the children to wash their hands and helping them to understand why it is necessary. n Children enjoy the activities the childminder offers and are eager to participate. She individually tailors them to the children's needs. n Children enjoy daily outings to the local community and playgroups. The childminder uses these to provide the opportunity for children to mix with a larger group of children and to learn new skills, such as making friendships with others. Children learn well about other people and the world around them. n The childminder takes time to get to know the children, to help them feel safe and emotionally secure in a welcoming environment. Children form close attachments with the caring childminder and have a good understanding of the fair boundaries that she sets. n The childminder is highly effective at supporting children's early communication and

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This provision is good

language skills. For example, she clearly emphasises key words during her interactions, to help children build on their understanding and speaking skills. n The assessment systems do not always focus precisely on what children need to learn next to help them to make the best possible progress. n Although the childminder has good partnerships with parents, they are not yet fully developed to help support greater continuity in their children's learning and development.

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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 further develop the good partnerships with parents to help support children's continuity of learning even more precisely n enhance how the assessments are used to focus more precisely on what children need to learn next, to help them to make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant, training certificates, risk assessments and looked at a sample of her policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder identifies potential risks in the environment and addresses these. She has a good understanding of the child protection procedures to follow and she is fully aware of how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder uses the views of parents to help evaluate her service and drive for continual improvement. For example, she has effectively addressed the recommendation from her last inspection. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and identifies any emerging gaps in their learning. She continually reviews her teaching and use of resources to help ensure she meets children's changing needs and interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular assessments of the children's play and achievements. She effectively challenges and enhances children's skills throughout their experience. The childminder encourages children's communication and language skills particularly well. For example, she models language effectively and extends young children's single words into short sentences. The childminder works with parents to encourage the language development of children who learn English as an additional language. The childminder effectively improves children's mathematical skills. For instance, she models counting and encourages young children to explore and compare size, identifying bigger and smaller while playing and popping bubbles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maintains a well organised, welcoming and stimulating environment in which children are happy, settled and keen to explore. She supports children with positive praise and encouragement to help boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children develop good levels of independence for their age. For example, they tidy up after activities, and young children feed themselves; this is an important skill needed for future learning. Children use push-along toys, ride-on cars and a see-saw to develop their physical skills. Parents comment positively on the quality of care and support the childminder provides for their children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, independent and good communicators. They are willing to have a go and build on their strong skills. For example, young children persevere when playing with technology toys, following the instruction to turn on and off. Children show a love of books, making the sounds of fire engines during a rescue story. Children make good progress and are prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438699 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061880 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 16 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Bromley, Kent. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.15am to 5.30pm during term time only.

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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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