Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 27 February 2019 Previous inspection date 12 July 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 knows the children well and understands what stages of development they have reached. She uses this information effectively to plan for the children's ongoing progress. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development as she exposes them to continual vocabulary during their play. Children curiously repeat new words such as 'marble effect', when the childminder describes how the colours of dough have mixed together. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder encourages children's good health and physical development effectively. For example, children enjoy fresh air and exercise as part of the daily routine. Young children delight in garden play where they make choices from exploring the sand to pushing the wheelbarrow around the lawn. Children are offered a choice of nutritious options at mealtimes. n The childminder builds children's concentration skills successfully. For example, she

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This provision is good

uses bricks to talk about quantity and colours, as they observe and follow instructions. They delight in completing the task and eagerly attempt to build more towers independently. n Children enjoy the company of their peers, and the childminder gives them opportunities to socialise with others. For instance, they visit local playgroups where they learn to share and take turns. Children develop the skills they need in readiness for their future moves on to nursery and school. n The childminder does not consistently make the best use of opportunities to develop and extend her skills and knowledge even further. n At times, the childminder overlooks opportunities to encourage children to become more aware of print and recognise familiar words, to support their literacy development even 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 make the best possible use of opportunities to develop and extend skills and knowledge, to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level n develop children's understanding that print carries meaning to support their literacy development further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development. n The inspector sampled documents, including children's records. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She held discussions with her regarding children's learning and the impact of teaching on their progress. n The inspector read comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Thorough risk assessments for the home and outings help to ensure that children remain safe and secure. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may give her cause for concern. She fully understands her responsibility to report any child protection concerns to the relevant agency. Parents are happy with the service provided and comment that the communication and various updates they receive throughout the day make them feel at ease and happy. The childminder ensures resources and activities are easily accessible and supportive of children's learning and interests. She effectively assesses children's progress and shares the results with parents. This helps them to be aware of what their child is learning, during their time with the childminder. The childminder uses her observations well to help to close any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supervises children constantly and joins in with their play. This helps them to develop good levels of independence and self-esteem. The childminder promotes consistency by communicating well with the other settings that the children attend. For example, she has recently encouraged children's confidence, by using the same sticker reward system that the pre-school uses. The childminder ensures her activities cover specific areas of learning. For example, she develops children's understanding of the world, when together they find the seashells hidden in the sand. Children learn about growing as they delight in watering the strawberry plants they planted and watching to see whose will provide the most fruit.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and offers children reassuring guidance and praise. Children behave well and they quickly learn the rules and expectations of the setting. Children are helped to value their similarities and differences as they look at a range of books and posters that have positive images of diversity. Children develop effective levels of independence. For instance, they are keen to put their own boots on when going outside and they wash their own hands before lunch. Children enjoy the responsibility of small tasks, such as clearing away after activities. This develops their ability to take turns and work alongside their peers, and helps to prepare them for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the ranges of development for their ages. They develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they practise catching a ball in the garden. Children use their imaginations as they eat with chopsticks in the pretend Chinese restaurant. They develop creativity through singing, dancing and playing with instruments to music at the end of the day. They are eager to learn and have good levels of motivation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475694 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061975 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2016

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The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round.

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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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