Childminder EY549087

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 is friendly and welcoming. She provides a nurturing environment for all children to thrive. Children are happy and are supported well to explore the environment. They settle quickly and are reassured by the childminder's calm and comforting attention. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and they are learning how to manage their feelings.

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The provision is good

The qualified childminder is passionate about her role and continuously reflects on how she can improve the quality of her provision. She uses her knowledge and experience to provide an inclusive environment which supports children's learning and development. Overall, the childminder has developed strong relationships with parents. Parents state that they are happy with the care and support their children receive. They describe the setting as being 'amazing' and say that it has a homely atmosphere that supports children's learning through play. The childminder sensitively reassures parents whose children are new to the setting as she provides them with daily updates.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes healthy eating and healthy lifestyles. She prepares home-made nutritious meals, such as spaghetti bolognaise, and discusses the range of ingredients with the older children. She visits the local park regularly where children can exercise and climb on the equipment. Children also have daily access to the childminder's large garden. They take turns to kick a ball to each other and enjoy exploring the digging area during the summer months. This also helps to support their physical development. n Children make good progress and are confident learners. Babies develop their resilience by learning to pull themselves up to a standing position. The childminder focuses on developing children's mathematical skills when supporting them to measure out the ingredients for making play dough. n The childminder develops children's understanding of diversity by celebrating children's home languages and cultures. Older children are encouraged to teach

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need to do better?

other children common words in their home language and children are encouraged to share their home experience of festivals, such as Chinese New Year, by wearing their traditional clothing. n The childminder supports children's early literacy skills by using local facilities such as the library and by reading a range of story books with the children. The childminder promotes children's early language skills by playing alongside the children and offering age-appropriate vocabulary and descriptive words, such as 'squish' when children are squeezing the play dough. Children also enjoy singing along to songs and moving to music on a daily basis. n The childminder offers meaningful ways to develop children's learning. She plans

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22 October 2019 activities based on children's interests, such as using a child's interest in cars to develop an enjoyable art activity. The childminder ensures all children are given the opportunity to access challenging experiences which support their progress. n The childminder uses her experience to share ideas to promote children's early speech development with parents. However, she recognises that she would benefit from seeking guidance from local services to help enhance her knowledge and further support parents. n The childminder provides opportunities for older children to explore technology. This helps children to develop their awareness of how things work. Older children use the printer to print out resources to celebrate their interest in Halloween. n The childminder understands the needs of the children in her care. She recognises when babies are tired and she sensitively supports them. Occasionally, some children need more support to manage their feelings.

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need to do better?

Although the childminder offers some strategies, she does not provide enough opportunities to help children to manage their feelings and understand the impact that their behaviour can have on others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder recognises possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's safety or welfare. She ensures that her assistants are trained and understand safeguarding arrangements and procedures. She is fully aware of the local agencies she would need to contact if she had a concern about a child's well-being. The childminder has attended child protection training and has shares her knowledge with her assistants. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and takes action to ensure she keeps her home safe and free from hazards.

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should:

n provide even more support to parents to enhance their children's early speech development n develop even further opportunities for children to manage their feelings and behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549087 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10109959 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bromley. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6. She occasionally works with two assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by children. n The inspector carried out an observation of teaching and spoke to the childminder about the activities she had planned and how these support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household, training certificates and assessment documentation. n The inspector spoke to a parent and viewed written electronic feedback from other parents to take account of their views.

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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

22 October 2019 22 October 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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