Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 9 July 2019 Previous inspection date 14 May 2015

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children are extremely settled, happy and confident in the care of the childminder and her assistant. They both nurture children in a welcoming, homely environment where they form excellent relationships with adults and other children. n The childminder and her assistant monitor children's development effectively. They make accurate assessments and identify gaps in learning quickly. Children benefit from the exciting and challenging activities provided. They make good progress from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are exceptionally strong. Parents comment on how happy they are with the excellent service that the childminder and her assistant provide for their children. They are given regular updates about their children's achievements, which help them to continue to support learning at home. n The childminder works in partnership effectively with other settings children attend. She regularly shares progress and next steps to maintain continuity and support their

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This provision is good

learning further. n Continuous professional development is valued highly by the childminder and her assistant to help improve their practice. They regularly increase their knowledge through training and attending forums to enhance the way children learn and develop in their care. n The childminder and assistant further enhance learning experiences for children by making excellent use of the garden, outings and local community resources. Children regularly go on walks in the woods, visit the farm and attend toddler groups and soft- play sessions, which supports their physical and social skills well. n The childminder and her assistant do not always use opportunities to extend children's awareness of mathematical language and concepts as they play.

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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 more opportunities and extend mathematical language during play to increase children's understanding of different concepts such as weight and measure, more and less and size.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the quality of teaching. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding and checked the suitability of adults living in the home. n The inspector viewed a variety of documents, including policies and children's developmental records. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their written views. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of their role and responsibility to keep children safe. They have both updated their child protection and 'Prevent' duty training. They understand the procedures to follow if they have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has robust risk assessments in place, and she and her assistant successfully enhance children's awareness of how to stay safe. Older children use knives to cut celery to feed the rabbits, and younger children are reminded not to put toys in their mouths. All children practise fire evacuation, so they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder regularly reviews her practice, seeking the views of parents and children to support her in making changes. She has addressed her previous recommendation effectively and has increased her high-quality resources, books and activities to improve children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant know the children well. They gather detailed information from parents when children first start to support planning activities based on their interest and that maintain attention. They both understand how to promote children's learning and provide opportunities to help them develop a range of skills. For example, children pour rice into different-sized containers, bath the dolls and animals and find hidden numbers in the sand. The childminder and her assistant increase children's language and communication skills as they sing songs and share stories. Older children engage in conversations and answer questions to extend their thinking skills. They enjoy mark making with different resources to extend their early literacy skills. Younger children copy animal noises and join in with actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children show a good understanding of hygiene practices. They know that they need to wash their hands after using the toilet or touching animals and before eating food. The childminder and her assistant work extremely well together. They are positive role models and demonstrate their calm and very caring approach towards the children. Children settle very quickly and develop a strong sense of belonging. The childminder and her assistant are attentive to children's individual needs. Young children are given cuddles, offered reassurance and supported when they need to rest. The childminder and her assistant regularly promote positive behaviour and use praise and encouragement. Messages are used during play and snack time to promote healthy eating. Children grow vegetables to support their understanding further.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are highly motivated and eager to learn. They enjoy exploring the environment and making independent choices in their play. Children develop skills they need to be ready for nursery or school. For example, they put on their shoes to go outside, help to serve snacks and clear away their toys. Children develop positive social skills. They have good manners, behave well and share toys and resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391396 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10106376 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 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Orpington, Kent. She operates Tuesday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, apart from family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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