Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 23 April 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 provides a warm and welcoming environment, which supports children's personal and emotional needs well. Children settle quickly and are happy and comfortable in her care. n The childminder builds strong relationships with children, and knows them extremely well. She provides a wide range of toys and activities that reflect and build on children's interests. Children are keen and make good progress from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are effective. They receive detailed information about their child's day through daily diaries and verbal feedback. The childminder shares assessments regularly, and keeps parents up to date with their child's progress and next steps. n Children's communication and language skills are supported well. The childminder introduces new words during play activities. She extends vocabulary when sharing stories, and involves children in discussions.

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This provision is good

n The childminder is an excellent role model. She has a calm and caring approach, and is attentive to children's needs. She provides regular praise and encouragement, which promotes their good behaviour. n The childminder does not work routinely with other settings that children attend to fully promote a shared approach to children's learning. n The childminder does not focus sharply enough on some aspects of self-evaluation to help her to develop her practice 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 develop strong relationships with other settings that children attend, to establish a shared approach to learning and development n seek and include the views of parents to help evaluate the practice and, therefore, make improvements to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children inside and outdoors, and discussed the quality of teaching. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding and checked the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector sampled a selection of policies and documentation, including children's developmental records. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates her understanding of child protection issues. She knows what to do if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder regularly updates her training. She has joined the local authority safeguarding committee to extend her knowledge and skills. The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development. For example, forest school training has assisted her to promote more outdoor activities. These include children planting and growing seeds, and learning about seasons and the natural world. The childminder supports children to manage risk when playing outside. She has detailed risk assessments, policies and procedures that contribute to her good-quality provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder understands how to support children's learning well. She gathers comprehensive information from parents when children start attending the setting. She uses this information alongside her observations to fully support children's initial assessments and to plan activities for their learning. The childminder uses a variety of ways to enhance children's mathematical skills. For example, they count when sharing stories, learn shapes and sizes when playing with dough, and name colours in the garden. Children develop their imagination and creativity as they pretend to make and cook food. The childminder skilfully uses questions to engage children in conversation and extend their thinking skills. She adapts activities to support older and younger children effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, she plans and prepares menus, and provides healthy snacks and meals. Children eat fruit and vegetables they have grown at the allotment. They have regular access to the garden and attend activities in the local community. The childminder encourages children to develop their physical skills. For example, they learn to throw and catch balls, crawl through a tunnel, draw with large chalks and dig in the soil. The childminder promotes independence during daily routines. Children put on their boots to play in the garden, serve food at mealtimes and follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and develop good social skills. They show good concentration and fully engage in their learning experiences. Children play collaboratively, and share toys well with their friends. They help to tidy away when they have finished. Older children learn phonic sounds and write their names. Younger children sing songs and confidently communicate their needs. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning and subsequent move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544409 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10101473 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 4 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Orpington, Kent, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children.

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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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