Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 1 May 2019 Previous inspection date 6 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder demonstrates an ambitious drive to maintain her good-quality childcare. She has high expectations for what all children can achieve and ensures high standards of care for them. n The childminder regularly extends her professional knowledge and skills. For example, she undertakes online training and independently researches new initiatives and legislation. n Children behave exceptionally well. They understand the age-appropriate rules and follow the clear instructions. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning well. She provides a wide range of interesting and challenging resources and activities for children to explore freely. This helps all children to make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder provides an extremely welcoming and nurturing environment. Children develop strong attachments with the childminder and each other and show very high levels of confidence.

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This provision is good

n The childminder evaluates her provision effectively. Plans for improvements are securely based on promoting outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has recently embarked on an award scheme to promote healthy lifestyles. n The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to process their own answers to questions, to enable them to develop their communication skills 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 enhance opportunities for all children to have enough time to think through ideas and form answers to questions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's outcomes. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the setting and observed the areas used for childminding purposes. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including policies, children's records, training certificates and suitability records. n The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good, secure knowledge of how to protect children from harm and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She thoroughly risk assesses her home and teaches children how to keep themselves safe. The childminder implements well-focused improvement plans to drive improvement and positive outcomes for all children. She has implemented new systems to share children's progress with parents, enhancing the already strong partnerships. The childminder routinely involves parents and children in her self- evaluation processes through discussions and questionnaires.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes frequent observations of the children to assess their abilities and current stages of development. She shares this information with parents and provides them with ideas of how to continue their child's learning at home. The childminder supports the children's physical skills well. She provides activities to help them improve fine manipulative skills, such as using tongs to sort different plastic fruits according to colour. Children progress well in their mathematical development. For example, during a topic about 'growing', they have been measuring each other and comparing who is taller. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills. For instance, she encourages children to develop early writing skills through mark-making activities. The childminder develops younger children's communication and language skills well. For example, she comments on children's play, describing what they are doing, and introduces songs and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has excellent relationships with children and they very quickly form secure attachments with her. The childminder supports children's physical skills exceptionally well. For example, children have access to fresh air as often as possible and the childminder actively encourages exercise outside. Children have a positive sense of themselves and are extremely confident. The childminder attends a variety of activities in the local community where children socialise in larger groups. This gives them plenty of opportunities to learn about the world around them and become confident in different social situations. Children are well occupied, busy and receive high levels of individual attention. This has a positive impact on the way they behave.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled. They show that they feel safe and secure and are willing to learn. Children enjoy the opportunity to explore their environment. Younger children are learning to be respectful and build caring relationships with others. All children develop good levels of independence. These are key skills that help ensure they are well prepared for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297950 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061934 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for most of the year.

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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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