Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 24 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 provides a safe, caring and homely environment. The children settle quickly and form secure attachments with her. The children are confident and happy in her care and develop positive self-esteem. n Children make good progress from their starting points, and they demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. For instance, when a child had an accident, the childminder was able to reassure them and calm them down quickly and continue with the activity. n The childminder has a good working relationship with parents. She provides a good flow of information about their children's learning, for example, through daily conversations and the use of a communication diary. n The childminder provides a stimulating environment. The activities are interesting and age-appropriate. Children concentrate well and are keen to independently explore their surroundings. Children delight in telling stories about the frogs in the garden,

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This provision is good

demonstrating how the equipment works and talking about the activities they take part in. n The childminder has not thoroughly explored ways to involve parents in the evaluation of the setting. She does not actively seek written feedback to improve and review her practice. n The childminder misses opportunities to make full use of planning to ensure that she fully supports children's development in all areas of their 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 plan activities with sharper learning outcomes and aims that better support the children's next steps in learning as well as their general development n develop further opportunities for parents to contribute to the evaluation of the setting, through written feedback and surveys, to support the continuing development of the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed all areas of the setting, both indoors and outdoors, that children have access to. n The inspector talked to the childminder, her husband and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder to view written documentation, including children's developmental records, attendance registers and policies and procedures. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she reviews and evaluates her setting to support continual improvements and professional development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her husband talk confidently about how to identify any possible signs and symptoms of abuse in relation to the children in their care. They understand their responsibilities and the procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare or well-being. The childminder supports her own professional development. For example, she has links with the local childminder network and the local authority. The childminder seeks out online learning and training to further support and develop her own knowledge and to improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly assesses children's abilities to check their progress. She provides clear tracking and identifies gaps in children's learning. She supports children's progress with a learn-through-play environment. She gets to knows the children well. She demonstrates a good knowledge of their current interests and levels of development. The childminder introduces new words and models language to extend children's vocabulary. She asks questions, prompts memory recall and encourages discussions. Children are supported to share their views and opinions freely and talk about their achievements and projects with others. The childminder promotes children's self-esteem by providing praise and encouragement in a positive manner.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and well behaved. They interact with the childminder, her husband and visitors to the setting. Children are encouraged to problem-solve before asking for help and are supported to learn through positive interactions with adults and their peers. Children are settled and secure in the environment. The childminder encourages children to be independent, make choices and initiate their own play. Children learn about road safety when they are out and about in the local area. They learn the importance of looking and listening for dangers and being aware of their surroundings.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports children to gain the skills required for future learning and in preparation for starting school. Children are encouraged to have a healthy lifestyle. They are given opportunities to explore the outside area and grow plants, fruit and vegetables, all of which supports their physical development. Children show interest in numbers and learn to say these in the correct order as they practise counting and identifying numbers in everyday situations. They enjoy looking at books and mark making with different media, which helps to form a good foundation for literacy. Children explore musical instruments and the sounds they make. They learn about rhythms as they play along, and sing, to nursery rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545859 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10102688 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 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0 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 operates her provision from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, for most of the year. She is assisted by her husband.

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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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