Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 25 February 2019 Previous inspection date 2 March 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 works with an assistant. They provide a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children confidently explore and make independent choices in their play. Children are busy and eager learners who achieve well from when they first start. n The childminder and her assistant promote children's early speaking skills well. They frequently comment on children's play and introduce new words to extend their vocabulary to a higher level. Young children enthusiastically copy single words. n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles to a good level. For example, children benefit from a variety of enjoyable play experiences outdoors. n The childminder reflects on her practice well and recognises areas that she can develop further. For example, she has reflected on ways she can support children to access books of their choice more independently. n The childminder does not precisely use what she knows from observation and

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This provision is good

assessment to identify what children need to learn next and help them make the best possible progress. n The childminder has not fully embedded a rigorous supervision procedure to further support her assistant to an even higher level.

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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 extend the use of observation and assessment information to help plan more precisely for children's next steps in their learning n strengthen supervision to increase opportunities for the assistant's professional development, to enhance the quality of their practice to the highest level.

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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 the purpose of childminding. n The inspector talked with the childminder and her assistant 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 written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed evidence of suitability for the childminder, her assistant and household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation information with the childminder and viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Overall, the childminder understands her responsibilities to keep her own and her assistant's knowledge and skills up to date. They both access a wide range of safeguarding and child protection training. The childminder and her assistant know what to do if they have a concern about a child and the local reporting procedures to follow. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly seeks feedback from parents. For example, she asks them what they like and what they would like to see more of. She has a positive attitude to reflect on her practice and maintain her good-quality childcare. The childminder actively seeks opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills. She has identified other ways to gain up-to-date information on childcare matters. For instance, she meets regularly with other childminders to discuss and share new ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant know children very well. They provide a variety of experiences to help all children make good progress in their learning. The childminder and her assistant often use mathematical language during children's play. They include shapes, colours and numbers to help promote children's early mathematical skills further. For example, the assistant skilfully supports young children to count pictures in a picture book. Children eagerly recognise and match coloured pegs with the childminder. The childminder monitors and assesses children's development well overall, and she regularly informs parents of the good progress their children make. She gives parents ideas of how to support their children's learning at home. The childminder engages well with parents to support their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. For example, young children thoroughly enjoy exploring outdoors. They giggle as they slide down a wavy slide and concentrate as they carefully fill a bucket with sand. The childminder seeks the views of children and values what they say to further promote their self-confidence and self- esteem. She frequently asks older children for feedback and what other activities she can provide. Children comment positively about the care they receive. For example, they comment 'excellent in every way' and they 'love coming'. The childminder and her assistant provide a homely environment. They support children's emotional development well and they are good role models. The childminder and her assistant use plenty of positive praise and encouragement. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn key skills for the next stages in their learning. Young children make good attempts to put on their shoes and try to blow their nose. Children keenly look at a variety of books and recall favourite parts. Children develop secure physical skills. They steadily climb up steps on a slide and jump on a large trampoline. Children use their imaginations well. For example, they give a doll a kiss before carefully laying the doll in a pram. Children learn about the wider community and begin to develop social skills. They go on trips to local parks and regularly attend toddler groups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240365 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061922 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6.30pm, term time only. The assistant has a relevant qualification at level 5.

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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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