Childminder in Bromley

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

Children are settled and enthusiastic to explore and investigate the resources and activities available. The childminder provides a warm, welcoming, caring and nurturing environment which helps children to feel comfortable and boosts their confidence. Children thoroughly enjoy the childminder's gentle and positive interactions. They are happy in her care and develop strong bonds and attachments with her. Children are very vocal and eagerly respond and engage in conversations. The childminder identifies their interests well and builds on what children know, in addition to what they can already do, to help support their learning. She values children's uniqueness and this helps them to be self-assured. The childminder takes children on regular outings to places of interest, such as local playgroups and libraries. This helps to promote children's enjoyment of learning and their social skills as they have more opportunities to play with larger

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The provision is good

groups of children. The childminder has high expectations of children and successfully gives gentle reminders to guide their positive behaviour. She helps children to learn about their feelings and emotions well, and they learn to recognise when they are tired. The childminder models how to be polite and kind. She teaches children to share and ask for what they want.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed an effective programme of professional development. She attends regular training and accesses other sources to help her knowledge and skills, which she uses well to improve her practice and teaching strategies. These help children to make good progress. n The childminder plans experiences to help children to recall previous learning. She provides role-play opportunities to help children re-enact real-life situations, such as pressing buttons to boil the play kettle. n The childminder supports babies to develop their language skills well. She talks about what they are doing, adds words to children's actions and asks many questions to encourage their speaking skills. For example, she asks 'What are you making?' and gives them ample time to respond, before saying 'a cup of tea'. This helps babies to extend their vocabulary. However, the childminder has constant music in the background. This was not used effectively to help enhance

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children's learning. n The childminder plans her environment well to allow children lots of space to move about freely and safely, in particular babies who are toddling. She provides activities that children enjoy and are interested in exploring. For example, children playing with rice lay on the floor, make large movements with their arms and scoop up fistfuls, which helps to strengthen their arm and finger muscles. They make marks and stir with a large spoon, supporting their early writing skills and imagination well.

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27 September 2019 n Children enjoy plenty of opportunities to be physically active in their play and develop good body control and coordination. They have daily access to the outdoors, including the garden, which has a range of suitable equipment that encourages children to move, balance and climb. The childminder helps children to develop healthy eating habits. She provides a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and freshly cooked meals for children to enjoy. Children are encouraged to make healthy choices. n Children are kind and respectful. They listen well to the childminder, who interacts positively with them. Children enjoy sharing their achievements and invite the childminder to join in with their play. For example, they laugh as they play and hand items to the childminder to have a go. n The childminder uses information from parents and her assessments of children's learning well to help them achieve their next steps. Parents are

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provided with regular information of their children's learning. They are also given useful ideas to help support their children's development at home. Children are very confident learners. They are engaged and the childminder gives them plenty of time to finish what they are doing. However, occasionally, she does not maximise opportunities to challenge children, to promote their learning to the next level as well as possible. n The childminder engages effectively with parents and schools older children attend. This promotes a consistent approach to help children achieve well and prepare them for future life.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented effectively. The childminder uses these to underpin her robust knowledge and understanding, to protect children from harm. She understands how to promptly identify and act upon any concern she might have that a child may be being abused or neglected. Training on wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty, enables her to safeguard children from extreme views and behaviours. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and ensures that children's safety is her top priority.

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should:

n develop how background music in the environment can be used more purposefully to enhance children's learning further n identify opportunities as they arise and provide more challenges for children to help extend their development to the next level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546312 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10103505 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 to 6 Total number of places 4 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 and lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder completed a learning walk and a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback they provided.

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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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27 September 2019 27 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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