Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 19 July 2019 Previous inspection date 15 March 2016

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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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistants are good role models. They provide a nurturing environment where children settle quickly. Children feel safe and secure. n The childminder supports children to develop good social skills and to learn the importance of valuing others. Young children demonstrate this as they wait to take turns to use cooking tools. n The childminder encourages children to develop new skills through music. For instance, children sing songs and create rhythms with instruments. This helps to develop children's listening and creative skills. n The childminder works well with parents, who are very positive about the care their children receive. Parents receive accurate assessments of children's progress to address any gaps in their children's learning and development and provide continuity of care. n The childminder observes children closely to enable her to plan precisely for their learning. She plans a broad range of activities. For example, children discuss the

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This provision is good

changes in the plants they are growing and learn about life cycles. Children make good progress. n On occasions, the childminder and her assistants miss opportunities to support children to gain the skills that help them develop their independence. n The childminder does not provide effective coaching and monitoring of the assistants to support them to develop and improve their practice.

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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 increase opportunities for children to manage some tasks independently, to help them develop their learning and self-help skills more effectively n establish a focused system for coaching and monitoring of assistants, to help develop their skills and raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including attendance and accident records, suitability checks, observations of children's learning and records relating to the progress children make. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that she, and her assistants, have an up-to-date knowledge of child protection issues. They know what to do should they have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that the home and outdoor environments are safe and secure through daily risk assessments. She evaluates her practice and gathers feedback from parents, which enables her to build on her strengths and address any areas of weakness. For example, she has developed the outside area, making it accessible in all weathers, so that children can move freely between the inside and outside. As a result, she continues to drive improvements forward and support children who prefer to learn outside. The childminder has high expectations and works alongside her assistants to observe and monitor children's development well. They use the information to plan effectively for children's individual next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans the learning environment well to ensure that children who attend on different days and times access the same high quality of care. Outdoors, children confidently explore the natural world. For example, children take it in turns to water the tomato plants they are growing. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, children count confidently up to 15 before they throw a ball. Babies learn early problem-solving skills well, as the childminder challenges them to find the correct hole for the shape. She introduces them to mathematical language, such as 'square' and 'triangle'. The childminder and her assistants work well together to support children's communication and language skills. For example, children show these skills when the childminder asks them what colour bowl they would like during snack and mealtimes. This supports children in making choices and becoming confident talkers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants support children to regularly develop their physical skills safely. For example, children have fun throwing balls into the hoop, using bikes and learning to balance on the climbing frame. Children are keen to have a go during group activities. They show this when they take turns in adding the ingredients to their pizzas and discuss the importance of healthy eating. The childminder supports young children to understand their emotions and feelings. She encourages children to share their needs and wants and supports them to understand the consequences of their actions on others. Children listen and behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children interact with their friends and make choices about their play. Young children have a real interest in a range of stimulating books. Children enjoy sharing stories and anticipating what happens next with adults and their peers. Young children develop their fine motor skills. For instance, they mark make with chalk on the ground outside. Older children develop early literacy skills when matching letters to pictures. Children acquire the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465532 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061968 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Bromley in South East London. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3 and works with three assistants. One holds a primary education degree, one holds a qualification at level 3 and one holds a qualification at level 2. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm.

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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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