Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 15 January 2019 Previous inspection date 14 December 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children are cared for in a welcoming, bright and highly stimulating environment which offers a variety of good-quality resources and activities. Children form extremely warm relationships with the childminder, which help them to feel safe and secure. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their early mathematical skills. She helps children to compare quantities as they fill bowls with dried pasta and, together, they work out how many plates they need for a doll's tea party. n Children are extremely happy and thoroughly enjoy the activities provided. Children were fascinated and screamed with excitement as they watched a play food mixer spin dry pasta. Children were keen and eager to join in. They excitedly dressed up as a tiger when the childminder read a favourite story about a tiger who comes for tea. n The childminder effectively evaluates her practice and is committed to maintaining her

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This provision is good

good-quality childcare. She has built positive relationships with local childminders, who meet together regularly to discuss childcare matters, such as to improve the quality of teaching and learning to a higher level. n The childminder does not clearly summarise children's progress and development between the ages of two and three years for parents. n The childminder does not extend the use of observation and assessment information to help precisely plan and evaluate the next steps in 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 use information from progress reports completed when children are aged between two and three years to clearly provide parents with a summary regarding their child's prime areas of development n strengthen the good use of observation and assessment information to ensure next steps are more precisely targeted and evaluated, to help children make the best possible progress in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of parts of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance, safeguarding policy and procedures, and paediatric first-aid qualification.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She knows the local reporting procedures to follow if she has a concern. The childminder assesses risk in all areas used for the purpose of childminding and undertakes suitable checks prior to outings. She helps children to understand the importance of keeping themselves safe, for example in the event of a fire. The childminder has developed strong relationships with local schools and nurseries, which help to promote the continuity of care and learning for children successfully. She evaluates her practice and gains the views of parents through a range of methods. This information is used well to help her build on and improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder listens to, encourages, enables and motivates children to learn. On the whole, she regularly assesses and monitors children's progress well from when they first start. She uses this information to help her plan a variety of play-based experiences that stimulate and challenge children's learning. Despite completing a progress report when children are aged between two and three years, the childminder does not provide a clear summary of children's progress for parents. The childminder supports children's early communication and language development very well. For example, she listens precisely and questions children during activities, and sensitively repeats what they say using the correct pronunciation. She uses information gained from parents and other settings that children attend to further help support their early speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides an extremely well-planned environment, precisely focused on children's interests and developmental needs. The childminder successfully promotes children's healthy lifestyles and helps children to learn about their local community. Children thrive on visiting different community-based experiences daily. The childminder makes good use of local facilities, for example visits to the library, stay-and-play sessions and local parks. The childminder promotes diversity superbly. For example, children excitedly choose from a variety of traditional dressing-up costumes. They learn about festivals and enjoy eating a range of cultural food prepared by the childminder. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being remarkably well in a nurturing, caring environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from when they first start. Children are extremely motivated and keen learners. They make good progress in their mathematical and physical development, in developing their imagination and in gaining communication and language skills. Children develop extremely positive behaviour and important social skills. Children confidently take off their boots and independently access the toilet and wash their hands. The childminder works well in partnership with parents to help toilet train their children. Children develop key skills for the next stages in their learning and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY254326 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10060788 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder provides her service on Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm for most of the year.

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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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