Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 23 July 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 has developed effective partnership working with parents. She provides them with updates on their child's learning and they discuss how to work together with children's next steps, such as weaning. n The childminder plans regular outings for the children to learn more about their local community. For example, they attend a music club and visit local parks. Books are borrowed from the library and these are taken home so parents can help children with their reading skills. n The childminder supports children's early mathematical understanding, such as helping to count birthday candles put in a pretend birthday cake made of dough. n The childminder supports children to settle in her care by offering sessions tailored to the child's needs. This contributes to children's sense of security and belonging. n Children of the youngest age make good progress in all areas of learning based on their starting points and their age and stage of development.

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This provision is good

n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children learn more about sounds within the environment, such as the noises that aeroplanes and birds make when children are playing in the garden.

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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 use every opportunity to help children listen and learn about sounds they hear in the environment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback. n The childminder spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection. n The childminder sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and certificates.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure awareness and understanding of safeguarding procedures. She is clear about the indicators that may alert her to any concerns and knows the procedures she must follow. The childminder attends a wide range of training opportunities to develop and improve her knowledge. She introduces new approaches to continually increase the opportunities she provides for children. For example, after attending a webinar on children's language, the childminder has significantly improved how she supports children's speech and communication skills. She also meets with a network of local childminders to share ideas and discuss good practice. The childminder evaluates her service effectively, including seeking the views of parents. Parents report that they are very happy with the provision, stating that the childminder keeps them regularly updated about what new skills their children have learned.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is particularly skilled at supporting children's language and communication skills. Children achieve well and make good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder creates a stimulating environment throughout her home. The outside area is particularly exciting and children keenly explore various resources that the childminder has linked to their current interests. Babies have regular opportunities to practise their physical skills. For instance, they spend time laying on their tummy and enjoy exploring a play mat containing water and shiny objects. The childminder makes regular observations of the children and assesses their abilities to ensure they continue to make the best possible progress. The childminder enables children to regularly practise their mark-making and early writing skills. They enjoy using chalk to draw on the patio outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate high levels of confidence as they move around the childminder's home. They develop a strong attachment with the childminder and clearly feel at ease with her. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices, such as ensuring children wash their hands before eating and after playing outside. Children are consistently helped to remember the rules. For example, the childminder gently reminds the younger children not to stand up on the sofa.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and secure in their surroundings. The enjoy the opportunities to explore their senses and to increase the skills they will need for their future learning. Children show a love of reading books. They frequently select their own choice and cuddle up with the childminder so they can read together. Children develop their coordination skills when they thread beads onto a lace. They enjoy looking at how long they can make their work.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544860 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10099418 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Petts Wood area of Bromley. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round.

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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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