Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bromley

This provision meets requirements

The childminder creates a safe and welcoming environment for all children. Children settle immediately on arrival and are eager to help. The childminder ensures that children feel valued and consulted in matters affecting them. She gathers their suggestions about purchasing new resources and meets their requests when possible. Children are happy and interact confidently with each other and the childminder. Children of all ages enjoy a group discussion time when they first arrive, where they talk about their day. They forge charming friendships with each other and play cooperatively. The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations of children. Children are encouraged to take responsibility for themselves and demonstrate positive behaviour. For example, they are polite, helpful and respectful towards others. They help each other carry out tasks and support each other when completing homework. Children are motivated and

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resourceful in their play. They enjoy crafting activities, working together to complete a favourite television character using beads. Parents speak highly of the childminder and comment that their children are always keen to attend and enjoy their time there. The childminder listens attentively to children and takes their choices and interests into consideration when planning activities. For example, she supports children's interest in books as they draw and design characters from familiar stories.

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n The childminder has a warm and caring relationship with children. She plays alongside children and listens to their thoughts and ideas during group discussions. This helps children to settle quickly, feel confident and enjoy their time spent in her home. Children actively seek to involve the childminder in their games and activities. She is responsive and promotes children's emotional well- being through consistently positive interactions. n The childminder encourages children to think about healthy lifestyles. She encourages children to eat a variety of foods from around the world and provides fresh water to drink. The childminder makes the most of mealtimes to support children's enjoyment and interpersonal skills. However, at times, the children become excited and are not always reminded about talking over their friends and being respectful during discussions. n The childminder has ensured that she has completed mandatory training. She

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has recently completed safeguarding training to refresh her knowledge and skills. She also makes the most of opportunities to enhance her professional knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development. n The childminder reflects on the quality of the service that she provides for children and their families. She considers the views of parents and children when

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4 November 2019 planning improvements. For example, she regularly updates resources and trips in line with children's interests. n Children enjoy access to a large garden and regular trips to the local parks and climbing apparatus at the shopping centre to support their physical skills. They enthusiastically demonstrate their recently learned football skills and tricks with their friends. n The childminder encourages children to celebrate their uniqueness. Children actively explain to each other about their particular faiths and beliefs, and the childminder supports the discussion about their similarities and differences. Children eagerly explain the different places they visit to pray to their friends. n Children settle well to complete their homework with the childminder. She supports children's understanding of their homework as she researches the topics they are studying at school with them. However, at times, the childminder

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misses opportunities for the children to relax at the end of the school day and to have more free play. n Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They clearly demonstrate that they feel safe and happy. The younger children play with supportive older children. This helps them develop their social skills and make new friendships. Older children use their knowledge of letter sounds to support younger children to read. n Children behave well. They support and listen to each other as they play. For example, children listen carefully as their friends describe where to add the bead to complete the features of the character they are designing.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good, secure knowledge of how to protect children from harm, and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She is clear about her role and responsibilities with regards to keeping children safe. She supports the children to manage their safety well. The childminder knows the procedure to follow should an allegation or complaint be made against her. She keeps her knowledge up to date. She reviews her policies and procedures regularly. The childminder thoroughly risk assesses her home and teaches children how to keep themselves safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545352 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10100287 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 6 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Petts Wood, in Bromley. The childminder offers after-school care only, four days a week, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk of the setting with the childminder to find out how the premises are organised and the range of activities she provides indoors and outdoors. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including suitability checks, self- evaluation and training. n The inspector had discussions with the children at various times during the inspection and sampled written feedback from parents. n The inspector held regular discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.

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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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4 November 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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