Childminder EY463755

Inspection date 8 March 2019 Previous inspection date 25 January 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 provides a warm, welcoming and homely environment where children settle quickly. They build strong attachments with the childminder and demonstrate they feel safe and secure. n Children enjoy a good range of activities which reflect their interests and meet their individual needs well. They are motivated to learn and make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder is a positive role model. She is respectful, very calm and polite in her interactions with children. She regularly provides praise and encouragement, which supports children to build on their self-esteem and feel valued. n The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. She listens attentively to children. They have a clear understanding of what is expected of them and they behave well. n The childminder does not consistently build on her good partnership with parents to encourage them to contribute regularly to their children's ongoing assessments.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not consistently track children's progress as clearly and precisely as possible to promote the best possible outcomes.

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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 encourage parents to contribute more consistently to ongoing assessments of children's achievements in learning n use information gathered from assessments to ensure any gaps in learning are identified and closed quickly.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector checked the areas of the home used for minding and the evidence of suitability of adults living at the premises. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and read feedback, taking their views into account. n The inspector sampled children's records, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her safeguarding training up to date. She knows the process to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of children in her care. The childminder ensures her home environment is safe and minimises risks to children's safety. For example, she has comprehensive risk assessments in place. She tests smoke alarms and practises evacuation procedures regularly with children. The childminder has a positive attitude to improving her practice. She seeks views from parents and identifies areas for development. For example, she has purchased new equipment and made improvements to the garden area to support physical development. Parents' feedback shows they are happy with the care and activities provided for their children. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's ongoing care and daily activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and gets to know them well. She skilfully plans a good range of challenging and stimulating activities. For example, she provides opportunities for younger children to explore using their senses. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she introduces new words, repeats phrases and engages children in interesting conversations. Younger children begin to develop literacy skills by sharing stories and joining in with action songs. The childminder encourages younger children to expand their problem-solving skills as they use shape sorters and build towers with blocks. This helps to increase hand-to-eye coordination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's home. She supports their individual needs effectively and promotes their emotional well-being. For example, younger children respond well to cuddles and have their comfort objects at sleep times. The childminder promotes children's physical development. She plans outdoor activities to ensure children access fresh air and encourages daily exercise. The childminder works with parents to provide nutritious and healthy snacks and meals for children. The childminder helps children learn about the local community. They regularly walk to school and use public transport to visit parks, toddler groups and the farm. She helps to support their social interactions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a variety of skills to support their next stage of learning and subsequent move to school. Young children are confident and freely explore their surroundings. Children are independent and develop self-help skills. For example, they feed themselves, wash their hands and take off their shoes. Children learn key skills in mathematics. They count and explore shape, size and colours as they play with the dough.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463755 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061967 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 2 Date of previous inspection 25 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 2. She cares for children from 7am to 6pm each weekday throughout the year, except family holidays.

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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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