Bennett, Gemma

Inspection date 25 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 an extremely well-organised and thoughtfully resourced environment. She has carefully considered how children learn through play. n The childminder is very nurturing and is calm and caring towards children. As a result, children settle in very quickly and have good attachments with her. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. Parents speak highly of her and are very happy with the high quality of care and education their children receive. n The childminder is proactive regarding keeping her knowledge up to date. She is committed to ongoing training to help improve her practice further. n Although the childminder provides opportunities for children to recognise numbers indoors, there are no opportunities outdoors. n Children do not routinely benefit from indoor opportunities to learn to recognise words linked to visual images.

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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 provide outdoor opportunities for children to recognise numbers n routinely provide indoor opportunities for children to learn to recognise words linked to visual images.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views. n The inspector sampled child development records and the childminder's documentation. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times. n The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector accompanied the childminder on the school run to observe daily routines.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder works well with the parents of children in her care. She pays very close attention to what parents say to understand individual children's needs. Her exceptional level of care enables children to settle in very quickly after they begin attending. The childminder makes accurate evaluation of her provision. She is aware of her areas of strength, which include the very well-resourced environment, and what she needs to do to bring about any improvements. The childminder keeps care practices relevant by researching information and attending training. For example, she has sourced a library book to learn basic Makaton in order to help children with communication difficulties. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what constitutes possible abuse. She is clear on the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes communication and language well. She gives soothing and gentle narrations of babies' actions, encouraging them to copy key words and phrases. She asks open-ended questions of older children that encourage them to think about their responses. The childminder makes good assessments of children's starting points. She makes effective use of children's interests to provide stimulating and thought- provoking activities that challenge children and keep them immersed in learning. For example, older children enjoy bug hunts with tick sheets in the garden. Younger children learn to sort shapes and press and turn knobs on technological toys. The childminder closely monitors children's progress and moves them on to their next steps in learning. She provides activities that provide a suitable level of challenge for younger children. As a result, babies feel safe to explore independently, and make good progress in their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder models positive interaction well. Therefore, children behave well and have good relationships her and each other. Subsequently, older children are confident to express their wishes and feelings. The childminder promotes high standards of hygiene. For example, children routinely wash their hands before eating and after playing. Younger children independently feed themselves, and older children make healthy choices for snacks. Children enjoy plenty of outdoor physical play. Older children jump on inflatable hoppers and play on swings and see-saws, and younger ones confidently kick footballs and scoop sand. The childminder manages everyday possible risks within the home well. She encourages safety awareness in children by identifying hazards, bringing them to their attention and taking sufficient steps to minimise them. As a result, children learn to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Older children learn to count and match quantities to number. They confidently handle tools for writing and mark making. Children listen to stories and anticipate events. Younger children quickly develop strong physical skills as they confidently use climbing equipment, develop good coordination and learn to handle books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546460 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10105662 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 - 5 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates flexible hours from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays.

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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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