Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 22 January 2019 Previous inspection date 15 February 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 supports children's communication skills well. For example, she introduces new words, phrases and concepts during conversations and when reading stories. Children make good progress in their development from their starting points. n The childminder makes regular observations of children. She has daily discussions with parents to find out what their children enjoy and can do at home. The childminder uses this information well to plan suitably challenging activities that help support learning. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children are confident, show a real sense of belonging and form strong attachments with her. n The childminder has good relationships with parents and other settings that children attend. She exchanges information with them and shares her knowledge and ideas. This helps to provide consistency in children's learning. n Children enjoy freely exploring toys and activities and like initiating their own learning.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not consistently support children's mathematical development well enough to help develop their number skills and mathematical language.

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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 develop opportunities to extend children's learning and understanding of numbers and mathematical language.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed the suitability of the childminder and household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and viewed a range of documents, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that her knowledge of child protection is current and up to date. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder implements stringent health and safety procedures to ensure that children are safe in her care. She has strong partnerships with parents and communicates information regarding children's learning and care effectively. For instance, she discusses children's next steps and provides parents with ideas about how they can support their learning at home. The childminder develops positive relationships with pre-schools that children attend. She shares information about their learning to support consistency and ensure continuity in care routines. She regularly reviews the provision and reflects on her practice, to identify areas for further improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of purposeful learning activities based on children's interests and levels of development. She is skilled at supporting children's language skills. For example, she introduced new words such as 'shiny' and 'rough' when children investigated different shells and stones. The childminder provides an interesting range of activities for children to enjoy. For instance, children enjoy climbing on 'soft climbing blocks' to develop their physical skills. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's progress and plans for their future learning to help to close any gaps in their development. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children quickly develop strong bonds with the childminder. They are well cared for in this welcoming and stimulating environment. The childminder is very effective in managing children's behaviour. She is positive, respectful and encouraging. Children are settled and confident, and they display a positive approach to learning. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and meals to endorse their healthy eating practices effectively. The childminder takes children on regular outings to playgroups. Children benefit greatly from opportunities to socialise as part of a larger group and with children of different ages.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well in relation to their starting points and are motivated to learn. They are good communicators. Children are developing independence skills. For example, they can put dressing-up outfits on independently. Children gain the skills needed to help them move on to their next stage of learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136937 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061897 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 15 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000. She is available to care for children from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, throughout the year. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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