Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 26 June 2019 Previous inspection date 3 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She praises children meaningfully, and encourages them to try new things. This helps to support their confidence. Children are happy, settled and independent. They listen and behave very well. n The childminder assesses children's development accurately. She uses her knowledge of children's developmental needs in conjunction with their interests to plan stimulating and relevant learning experiences. As a result, children learn through play and make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from the risk of harm, and attends training to widen her knowledge of safeguarding issues. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. n The childminder reviews her practice and takes effective action to make changes to aspects of her work. For example, she carries out her own research, has regular

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This provision is good

discussions with other childminders, and completes relevant training. n The childminder works closely with parents. She shares weekly plans for children's learning in advance, identifies next steps in learning, and provides regular reviews on children's development and progress. n The childminder does not systematically and routinely broaden children's vocabulary and understanding to extend their learning further. n The childminder does not routinely encourage young children to build on their pretend play and extend their imaginative and creative skills.

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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 introduce a wider range of vocabulary routinely to enhance children's learning even further n encourage young children's make-believe play even more.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities indoors and outside, and evaluated children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and took into consideration parents' written views. n The inspector reviewed children's records, and a range of other documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding purposes, and discussed safeguarding. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children, and discussed the activities and children's learning with her.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of children. She is very vigilant and effectively supervises children. For example, she ensures that children are always in sight and hearing of her. The childminder carries out robust safety checks of the environment and outings to help promote children's safety. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's development, and has a clear understanding of the two-year-olds' progress checks. She provides a full overview of each child's development to parents, and has regular discussions, which helps them to stay involved in their child's learning. The childminder monitors her skills and knowledge well to provide a good range of different learning experiences for children. Children achieve good outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides interesting activities that are appropriate for the children's ages and stages of development. She interacts with children very well. For example, she patiently models and demonstrates how to use and play with ice in water. The childminder plans activities that are well focused on children's developmental needs and clearly linked to children's current interests. For example, young children who show an interest in wheels have plenty of opportunities to explore how they work. The childminder supports children to complete puzzles. She sings and reads books of interest to younger children. This captures children's engagement and encourages them to enjoy learning with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has established close and positive relationships with children. They seek her out for support and comfort. The childminder thinks carefully about the environment and how to make it a child-friendly and welcoming space. The childminder provides well for children's physical health. For example, she offers children healthy meals and snacks, and opportunities to play outdoors, using equipment such as slides and tricycles. The childminder provides plenty of space for children who are learning to toddle. She helps children to develop good hygiene skills and healthy habits. Children concentrate on activities well, and become engrossed in their self-chosen play, such as playing with dolls. The childminder respects this by acknowledging the children's decisions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's physical skills develop well. They use and handle toys and equipment with care. Children show care and kindness to each other. They readily share, and give each other and the childminder hugs. Young children learn to make marks and develop good finger and arm control in readiness for writing. Children learn about numbers and, with support from the childminder, count objects accurately. They develop their confidence well and appropriately express their needs. They are motivated and eager to learn. Children develop the skills they will need to support them in school and the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349460 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10104459 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 3 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates term time only, from 7.30am until 6pm. The childminder has early years teacher status.

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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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