Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 18 January 2019 Previous inspection date 4 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has formed strong partnerships with other childminders and with staff at pre-schools the children attend. There is a good two-way exchange of relevant information that contributes to continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. This enables her to plan and provide exciting opportunities that help all children to progress in their learning and development from their starting points. n The children eat freshly cooked meals and follow good hygiene procedures. They develop a secure understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. n The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. She teaches children the importance of sharing and taking turns. Children behave well. n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She builds close and trusting bonds with the children, who demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her

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This provision is good

home. n The childminder does not consistently explore all opportunities to strengthen further her professional knowledge and skills, to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. n The childminder does not consistently enable children to independently explore and investigate their chosen activities in order to develop their understanding 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 take every opportunity to strengthen professional knowledge and skills in order to improve the quality of teaching n ensure children have opportunities to fully investigate and explore their chosen activity to deepen their understanding.

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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, 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs that might indicate a child is at risk from harm and how to report any concerns about children's welfare. She gives children's safety high priority and uses effective measures to identify and minimise risks within her home. This helps to ensure that children have a secure environment in which to play. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's individual needs effectively. She evaluates the provision effectively and includes the views of parents and children to help identify areas for further improvement. For example, she regularly encourages children to evaluate the resources and activities to ensure that they continue to be motivated to learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children as they play. She uses the information she gathers to monitor their progress and identify what they need to learn next. The childminder ensures that she shares information about children's learning with their parents and with other settings that the children also attend. She uses effective ways to promote all children's communication skills. For example, the childminder constantly communicates, using rich language as she joins children in talks about their past experiences and their families. The childminder plans a good range of activities to promote children's ongoing development. She supports their understanding of mathematics well. For instance, the childminder provides activities to develop children's learning about shapes and numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and nurturing and has a positive relationship with the children. She recognises children's achievements and gives regular praise to build children's self- esteem. She models expected behaviour well, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you' and being respectful. She helps children to understand about keeping themselves safe. For instance, when she is preparing to take the children out, she reminds them of how to be safe when walking to collect others from school. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to enhance children's independence skills. For example, she provides opportunities for children to put on their shoes and coats when preparing to go outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make steady progress from their individual starting points and achieve levels of development that are typical for their age. They gain a good range of skills to support the next stages in their development, including being prepared to move on to school. Children attend playgroups with the childminder and develop their social skills successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439962 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061881 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 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2015

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The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Orpington, Kent. The childminder offers her service Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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