Childminder EY543616

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder forms strong relationships with the children in her care. Children feel happy and secure and build positive relationships with each other. The childminder works closely with parents to gather useful information about children's interests and cultures when they start. She demonstrates this when she encourages children to bring familiar toys from home to the setting. Additionally, she uses key words in children's home language to help them settle quickly. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language progress well from where they started. The childminder is a good role model and supports children to learn how to manage their emotions and feelings. Children develop good listening skills and are learning the importance of what is right and wrong. For instance, young children learn how to care for resources and pack floor toys away to keep each other safe.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder has developed a well-thought-out curriculum which keeps children highly curious and motivated to learn. She plans meaningful activities which engage children's senses. For example, the childminder encourages children to explore new textures as they listen and feel feathers, shells and sequins during activities. Children learn about the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides appropriately challenging activities for children across all areas of learning. For example, she encourages young children to be curious and listen intensely as they recognise the sounds different instruments make. Additionally, children are encouraged to be actively involved and make decisions about what instruments they will play. All children, including children with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language, are well prepared for future learning. n Children's health is promoted well. The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to be physically active and take appropriate risks both inside and outside. They explore nature and changing seasons during visits to the woods, lakes and garden centres. Children develop their physical skills. Young children learn to walk while older children climb and balance on large equipment. Children build on their good emotional well-being and resilience.

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need to do better?

n The childminder communicates effectively with parents and other professionals. She regularly shares information to ensure that all children, particularly those with SEND, have access to a high-quality education. The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills. She engages young children in meaningful conversations during activities. For example, she introduces new words and uses 'Makaton' as children play. Additionally, the childminder shares tips with parents and keeps them informed about their child's achievements. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's learning

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need to do better?

6 September 2019 needs. n The childminder makes accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. She regularly checks what children know, understand and can do. The childminder has high expectations for all children. This is apparent when young children are encouraged to cut their own fruit with knives at snack time. Children have good hand-to-eye coordination and are developing their independence skills. n Young children are growing in confidence as they attempt to manage their own self-care, such as taking off their shoes. Children receive lots of praise and show great pride in their achievements. This is evident when they want to share the sensory bottles they have made with adults. This builds on their self-esteem. n The childminder evaluates the overall effectiveness of her setting. She has a good understanding of her strengths and weaknesses. For example, she plans how she will develop the outdoor area. Although the childminder completes

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need to do better?

mandatory training, she has not focused sharply on her professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's knowledge of child protection helps to ensure children's safety and welfare are prioritised. She knows how to recognise signs of possible abuse and has a clear understanding of the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has clear safeguarding policies and gathers useful information which she shares with parents to support good practice. This is apparent when the childminder gives information to parents from national organisations about how to teach children to keep themselves safe. The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid certificate.

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should:

n explore further professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543616 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10091567 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 2 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Orpington, Kent. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder to observe the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector held discussions with parents and took into account their written feedback. n The inspector and the childminder looked around the premises together and discussed safety procedures and risk assessments. n The inspector sampled documentation and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to understand how the setting and curriculum are organised.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

6 September 2019 6 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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