Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 20 May 2019 Previous inspection date 9 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 provides a stimulating, warm and caring environment, where all children make good progress. n Parents comment extremely highly of the childminder. For example, they say that she is a wonderful childminder and that she has exceeded their expectations. The childminder has formed very positive relationships with parents. n The childminder frequently uses mathematical language to develop children's early mathematical skills. For instance, she encourages children to count her fingers when she asks them how old they are. The childminder helps children to recognise numbers as they complete a wooden number puzzle. n Children of similar ages enjoy the company of others. They share toys, complete puzzles together, and keenly snuggle up with the childminder as she reads books of their choosing. Children behave extremely well and they are emotionally secure. n The childminder has not focused sharply enough on raising the quality of teaching to

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This provision is good

an even higher level. n On occasions, the childminder does not routinely help children to pronounce words correctly, in order to support their language skills as well as possible.

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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 strengthen plans for staff professional development to further raise the quality of teaching n make the best use of opportunities to build routinely on children's early language skills so that they learn to pronounce words correctly.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed the childminder's evaluation of the setting with the childminder, and viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and records of accidents and injuries.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly accesses training to update her safeguarding and child protection knowledge to a good level. For example, she knows how to recognise possible signs of abuse and neglect, and how to respond appropriately as soon as a concern arises. Effective procedures are in place to record and share information with parents and other professionals about any accidents. The childminder successfully reflects on how to minimise similar accidents from reoccurring. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children, and takes account of their suggestions. She regularly reviews her provision to help plan for improvement. For example, she has plans to develop a local allotment to further support children's good health and well-being. The childminder has built positive relationships with other professionals. For example, she regularly meets with other local childminders to share

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

up-to-date information on childcare matters.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is strong. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to promote learning. For example, she uses skilful questioning alongside children's play. For example, children keenly make a snail from dough. The childminder enthusiastically acknowledges their ideas, and uses new words such as 'tentacles' to successfully extend their vocabulary. This also helps to build their self-esteem and confidence. Effective assessments and monitoring of children's progress help the childminder to accurately identify children's next stages of learning. This helps her to plan meaningful and exciting activities that support and motivate children who are all eager to learn. The childminder quickly responds to children's growing curiosity. For example, she answers questions children ask with excitement about the newly arrived caterpillars, before they carefully put them inside a butterfly garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

All children use good manners and cooperatively follow daily routines. The childminder promotes children's good health very well. For example, all children enjoy strawberries, blueberries and a currant bun for a snack. The childminder talks effectively about the benefits of eating healthily. For example, she describes healthy food children will grow at the allotment, such as 'a big pumpkin'. Children have ample time outdoors. Furthermore, their physical development is supported well. For example, children benefit from trips to local parks and woodland. The childminder promotes equality and diversity well. Children mix regularly with others, and they learn about their local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children recall and predict the end of a story as they listen with increasingly close attention and listening skills. Younger children accompany older children when the childminder collects them from school. This helps them become familiar with the school environment, and further helps prepare them for school. Children recognise numbers, and count with confidence up to '10'. All children confidently communicate their needs and wants. They independently use the bathroom and wash their hands. All children learn key skills ready for the next stages in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309863 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061935 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 9 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Chislehurst, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. 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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