Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 15 May 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 meets children's individual needs well. She nurtures children in a warm and welcoming environment. They develop strong bonds with the childminder and other children, which supports their emotional development. n Partnerships with parents are very effective. The childminder keeps them well informed about their children's progress. She gathers information about children's learning and routines before they start. Feedback from parents shows they are extremely happy with their children's care and the progress they make. n The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She uses observations and assessments, and monitors their progress accurately. The childminder plans activities based on children's interests and supports their next steps in learning well. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Children behave well. The childminder has clear boundaries in place, and is consistent

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This provision is good

in her approach to behaviour. She provides praise and encouragement and uses 'wow' moments to celebrate children's achievements. This helps to raise children's self- esteem further. n The childminder evaluates her provision and practice well, and makes improvements where necessary. She seeks views from parents and children, and uses these to improve outcomes. n The childminder does not routinely use opportunities during play to extend children's awareness of mathematical concepts and language. n The childminder does not work in partnership with other settings that children attend to fully promote a shared approach to children's care and learning.

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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 create further opportunities to include mathematical language and concepts as children play, to help them to develop their numeracy skills n develop partnerships with other settings that children attend in order to plan children's next steps to support continuity in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder, and discussed the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding, and checked the suitability of adults living there. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke to parents, and took account of their written views. n The inspector sampled policies and procedures, and looked at children's development records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands her responsibility to keep children from risk of harm. She keeps her safeguarding training up to date, and can demonstrate her understanding of how to follow procedures. She knows how to report concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder implements effective policies and robust risk assessments to promote children's well-being and safety. For example, younger children are supervised while they use play equipment in the garden, and are reminded about not eating play dough. Older children practise fire drills, and learn about different exit routes in case of an emergency. The childminder is proactive in updating her continued professional development. For example, recent training on observations and planning has increased her knowledge, and helped her review her assessments and tracking process.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children extremely well. She provides enjoyable and challenging activities, indoors and outdoors. The childminder plays alongside children, and helps them to learn new skills. For example, younger children learn to climb the stairs on the slide, and join in with action songs. The childminder skilfully encourages children to develop their own ideas, such as making different food with the play dough. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills exceptionally well. She introduces new words, engages them in conversation, and supports young children to extend their sentences further. The childminder reads with older children after school to support their literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She is polite, listens attentively and is respectful in her interactions with children. She teaches the children to learn respect and value differences. For example, children make family books, which help them to develop an awareness of different family backgrounds. Children regularly use the garden and visit local community resources to support their physical skills. Young children crawl through the tunnel and jump in the ball pool. They develop good hygiene practices, and know the routine of washing their hands before eating. The childminder provides healthy, nutritious snacks and meals, and encourages children to try new foods. Older children make suggestions about the weekly menus. The childminder actively promotes independence. Younger children feed themselves, help to put on their shoes and tidy away the toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They learn to play cooperatively, and make choices in their play. All children, including the youngest, are confident to access resources independently. They develop good social skills, learn to make friends and share. Children develop a good range of skills, ready for their next stage of learning and future moves to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546081 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10102052 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 4 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder offers her service on Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, all year round, apart from the childminder's own holidays. She has an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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Registers

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