Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 29 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 emotional well-being effectively. Children are happy and settle quickly. They form strong bonds with the childminder, and feel safe and secure in her care. n There are very good partnerships with parents. The childminder works closely with them to help to ensure she meets children's individual care needs successfully. Parents are kept well informed about their child's progress and development. n The childminder is a good role model and supports children's behaviour very effectively. She models positive behaviours well and gives children regular praise. Children's behaviour is good. n The childminder assesses and tracks children's progress well. She uses this information to identify gaps in children's development and plans targeted learning. This helps to ensure that children make good progress from their individual starting points. n The childminder reflects on her practice and provision well. This helps her to target her

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This provision is good

professional development and support her in acquiring new skills and knowledge to strengthen the quality of teaching. n On some occasions, the childminder does not enhance children's imagination and creative skills. This is because activities are sometimes very structured. n At times, the childminder does not use questions as skilfully as she might. She does not give children sufficient time to think and respond. n The childminder has not fully established partnerships with other early years providers that children attend in order to ensure continuity in children's learning and development.

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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 children to lead their own play and explore and develop their imagination even further n use questions more skilfully to give children sufficient time to reflect and express their own ideas n establish stronger partnership with other early years settings that children attend in order to further strengthen continuity in children's care and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and discussed children's safety with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke with the children and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector discussed children's assessments, their learning and development, and the progress they make. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers through written comments provided by the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and evidence of suitability. She also looked at documentation linked to the childminder's professional development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses her policies and procedures effectively. For example, she records any accidents and injuries that children have, to protect them from harm. She understands the possible signs of child abuse, and knows the procedure to follow if she has any concern about a child's welfare. She carries out detailed risk assessments to provide children with a safe environment. The childminder evaluates her provision successfully, and makes targeted plans for improvement. For example, she has changed the way she records observations and assesses children's learning. This helps her to spot children's emerging needs and address them quickly. This helps to raise outcomes for children. Parents are very complimentary of the way they are involved in their children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts with children in a positive way and joins in their play. This encourages their engagement. She is very attentive to the children and explains what is happening, so that they understand. This helps children to develop their confidence and motivates them. The childminder supports children's language skills effectively. For instance, she models and repeats words, and introduces new words, such as 'rolling', 'pinching' and 'squeezing', as children play with malleable materials. The childminder provides a good selection of resources and activities that support children's finger muscles, for example play dough. Young children enjoy books and choose favourite ones to read by themselves and share with the childminder. They cuddle close to her, and benefit greatly from the individual attention they receive.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional and physical needs well. She has created a very child-centred and stimulating environment for the children, which helps them to feel safe and secure. She offers plenty of reassurance when needed, and responds to children's individual needs well. For instance, she provides opportunities for children to rest or sleep when they feel tired. The childminder helps children to value their differences and similarities. For example, she uses resources to help to acknowledge different festivals, and takes children into the community and on trips to help them understand about the wider world. The childminder ensures that children have opportunities to exercise and to be active. She provides healthy snacks for children, and works with parents to ensure they provide healthy packed lunches. Children's health and well-being are effectively promoted.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop useful skills for future learning and their eventual move to school. They develop good listening skills and enjoy their learning. Young children develop good physical skills, for example, as they walk up the stairs with balance, control and movement. Children develop their awareness of shapes and space. They are supported to count and learn the value of numbers. Children are eager to learn and develop good self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538911 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10089762 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 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Orpington in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder provides care on Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round.

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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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