Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 1 April 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 in good partnership with parents. Parents are happy with the ways in which the childminder communicates about their children's day, as well as their progress. n The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. She teaches children the importance of sharing and taking turns. Children behave well. n The childminder successfully identifies and uses children's next steps of learning to inform her planning. Children make good progress, including those who are learning to speak other languages. n The childminder is a positive role model. She is respectful, very calm and gentle 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 keeps children safe from harm, and helps them to learn how to play safely, indoors and out. n Although the childminder provides opportunities for children to develop literacy skills,

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This provision is good

there is capacity to extend even further the opportunities they have to develop their early writing skills.

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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 continue to extend the already good opportunities that children have to develop their early writing skills in preparation for school.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and considered training certificates, risk assessments and a sample of her policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about the signs that may indicate children are at risk from harm or neglect. She is fully aware of the procedure for sharing concerns about children in her care. The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's progress on a regular basis. This helps to ensure continuity of care and learning for all children. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to ensure that children play safely, indoors and outdoors. The childminder has a targeted plan for training to enhance her professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress and provides an exciting range of activities. She tracks children's learning well to enable her to identify if they have any gaps in learning. Children's language and communication are supported very well, including those who are learning to speak other languages. The childminder is skilled at introducing mathematical concepts into children's play. They are eager to participate, for example, using their developing mathematical skills to match number to quantity during a problem-solving game. Children understand about the natural world. For example, they talk about the baby birds and spring flowers, as they walk through the woods. The childminder extends this knowledge as she explains about nocturnal birds and animals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a good role model. She is kind and reinforces good manners. She reminds the children about following simple rules, and their behaviour is good. Children make choices about their play, which supports their independence. Children's physical well-being is promoted effectively with opportunities to play in the garden using the trampoline, and regular trips to the local woods. The childminder supports the children to adopt good hygiene practices. For example, she encourages them to wash their hands before meals and when they have been exploring outside. Children are provided with a range of healthy and nutritional snacks and meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage of learning. They are confident to make choices and decisions independently. Young children begin to learn key skills in mathematics, which will support their next stage of learning. Children are curious and keen to explore, and they show an enjoyment of learning. They develop age-appropriate independence skills, and can communicate their wants and needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY268252 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061927 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Orpington, Kent. The childminder works Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round, with the exception of two weeks in August. The childminder offers early years funding for three- and four-year-olds.

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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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