Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 1 August 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 evaluates her provision effectively. Plans for improvements are securely based on promoting outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has added a playroom to her premises to enable the children more space to explore and self-select resources to further develop their independence. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning well. She provides a wide range of interesting and challenging resources and activities for children to explore freely. This helps all children to make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder is a positive role model. She is respectful, very calm and polite in her interactions with children. She regularly provides praise and encouragement, which supports children to build on their self-esteem and feel valued. n Children flourish in this welcoming and nurturing environment. The childminder provides a relaxed, fun and homely environment where children feel emotionally safe

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This provision is good

and secure. n The childminder does not always use her interactions and questioning opportunities with the children as they play to extend their learning further.

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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 strengthen opportunities to interact with and question children as they play, to extend their learning further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's outcomes. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the setting and observed the areas used for childminding purposes. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including policies, children's records, training certificates and suitability records. n The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good, secure knowledge about how to protect children from harm and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She thoroughly risk assesses her home and teaches children how to keep themselves safe. The childminder implements well-focused improvement plans to drive improvement and positive outcomes for all children. The childminder effectively monitors the progress of individual children. She ensures their needs are accurately met. The childminder regularly attends training to keep her knowledge up to date. Partnerships with parents are strong. For example, parents comment they like the different communication methods the childminder uses.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has an accurate understanding of how children learn. She gathers information from parents to understand children's starting points and interests. The childminder uses observation and assessment to identify effectively where children are in their learning and what she needs to do to support their continual progress. The childminder provides children with activities based on their interests. Children enjoy playing and develop new skills. For instance, children concentrate well as they develop their finger muscles when using tongs to transport sand from one area to another. The childminder supports children's early reading skills well. For example, she supports children's learning with familiar stories. Children revisit the story of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' while completing an activity about the life cycle of a butterfly. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills as they talk about different

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

patterns and symmetry when decorating a butterfly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a kind and caring manner. She develops strong bonds with the children, which promotes their emotional well-being effectively. Children are happy, settled and explore the environment confidently. The childminder effectively supports children's self-esteem. Children grow in confidence and comfortably ask for help when needed. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of keeping healthy. For example, they help prepare their sandwich at lunchtimes and learn about good hygiene routines. The childminder encourages children to be independent in their personal care. Children develop a good understanding of their local community. They visit the local woods and take regular trips to playgroups, where they have opportunities to socialise with children in larger groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very happy, sociable and develop their independence skills well as they readily make choices about their play. They learn a broad range of skills, developing confidence and mastering self-care skills. Children are motivated well and are eager to participate in activities and to learn. They are well prepared for their future learning and move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541093 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10090224 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 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She provides childcare Monday to Friday, 7.45 am to 6pm, throughout the year.

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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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