Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 12 June 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 evaluates and reflects on her practice well. She develops her knowledge to improve the quality of teaching and enhance children's learning experiences. n The childminder monitors children's development effectively and identifies experiences to help keep them excited, interested and challenged in their learning. Children make good progress. n The childminder provides a stimulating and child-friendly environment, where children are encouraged to explore and develop their individuality. n The childminder establishes positive relationships with children. They settle well and are confident and independent. They interact well with others and behave very well. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents, which help her to meet the individual needs of children well. Parents report positively on how well they are kept informed about their children's learning and development. Children achieve good

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This provision is good

outcomes. n At times, the childminder does not use questions as well as possible to encourage children's thinking and their ability to solve problems. n Occasionally, the childminder does not promote transition between activities as well as possible. She does not wait for children to finish what they have already started before moving them on to the next activity.

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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 further the way questions are used to encourage children to think and extend their learning n give children more time to finish what they are doing before moving them on, to help support a seamless transition between activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector discussed activities carried out with the childminder and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, suitability checks and children's care records, and discussed safeguarding. n The inspector viewed the childminder's home, toys, resources and the equipment used to support teaching. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors her practice and the quality of teaching effectively to support all children's progress. She regularly updates her knowledge, which helps to strengthen the quality of teaching. For example, she attends training to help her develop her knowledge of observation, planning and assessment. This is taken forward into her daily activities to help ensure children achieve positive outcomes in their learning. The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents and other professionals. She regularly shares information about children's development and involves parents in children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to protect the welfare of children. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns regarding their safety. The childminder ensures the continuous suitability of all adults living in her household. She completes risk assessments effectively

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts with children well, which helps to motivate their learning. She ensures resources are easily accessible and exciting so that they engage the children and promote their curiosity and independence. The childminder encourages children to develop good speaking and understanding skills. For instance, she listens carefully to what they say, giving young children lots of eye contact when she speaks to them. The childminder counts and uses language well to extend children's vocabulary and support their awareness of measurements and numbers. The childminder uses opportunities to help children develop their early reading skills well. For example, children identify and talk about the books and displays around them. They are beginning to identify what the first letter in their name looks like.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows the children well and she is very sensitive to their needs. She supports children effectively to settle and get to know her. The childminder builds positive relationships with all children to help them to feel secure and to support their emotional well-being. For example, she happily joins in children's activities and uses these opportunities well to praise and encourage children's good achievements and efforts. This helps children to build their confidence and self-assurance. The childminder supports children effectively to be respectful, polite, kind and considerate of others. The childminder supports children to develop healthy habits and lifestyles. For instance, children have plenty of opportunities to be active inside and outside, and they have a well-balanced diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are happy, settled and motivated to learn. They feel safe and assured. For example, children confidently help themselves to activities that interest them. They develop good imagination skills and like to explore. Children learn to share and are independent. They are active and develop good social interaction skills. Children develop a good range of skills ready for further learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538703 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10103495 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 - 6 Total number of places 5 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, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday.

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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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