Childminder in Bromley

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this extremely calm, welcoming and nurturing environment. The childminder skilfully implements daily routines for the children, and promptly and sensitively responds to the youngest children when they become tired. Children benefit greatly from lots of cuddles. They feel safe and are extremely emotionally secure. The childminder's ambitious curriculum is designed to help children to experience awe and wonder across all areas of learning and development. This means children very quickly become highly motivated learners. For example, very young children keenly explored a range of wooden objects and pine cones, which helped to develop their curiosity. Older children choose enthusiastically from an extremely wide range of books, puppets and props. This promotes a love of books and prepares them to become fluent readers. Children thoroughly enjoy listening to stories, where they show high levels of engagement and recall their favourite parts.

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The provision is outstanding

For instance, children stamp their feet and shout 'fee fi fo fum'. They benefit immensely from daily outdoor experiences to promote their good health. For example, they regularly visit a nearby allotment and go to watch planes at a local airport. Children's safety is of the highest priority. Young children behave exceptionally well on trips. They hold connected straps as they walk along the road, and wear high-visibility jackets on the darker evenings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder continuously evaluates her practice so that she can build on her knowledge and increase and improve experiences for the children in her care. She researches new developments in childcare, and accesses training to make improvements that benefit all children. For example, she now helps to identify and support very young children's play patterns. The childminder is extremely professional and highly dedicated to keeping her practice, knowledge and children's experiences up to date. n The childminder promotes children's imaginations very successfully. For example, children excitedly dressed up in animal costumes, and told the inspector, 'I am the tiger who came to tea'. n Children benefit greatly from multiple opportunities to promote their early communication and language skills. The childminder reads with fun in her voice; she talks about the pictures and shows children the words in print to engage

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them for long periods, given their young age. n The childminder enthusiastically talked to children about daffodil bulbs. She introduced new words and ideas, such as 'dormant' and 'blooming', to further extend their vocabulary. Children excitedly use their new words with increasing confidence and begin to learn about plants and growth. Furthermore, the childminder skilfully introduces early mathematical skills and language, for example when counting the seeds and bulbs.

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23 January 2020 n The childminder promotes children's good health exceptionally well. They benefit greatly from healthy meals and fresh produce which is harvested from the allotment, including corn, marrow, strawberries and potatoes. n The childminder routinely observes what children know and can do. She swiftly identifies what they need to learn next to help them make rapid progress from when they first start. The childminder expertly and accurately assesses children's progress and shares their achievements with parents. Parents are kept very well informed about what their children need to learn next to promote a highly consistent approach and to continue learning at home. n The childminder's inspirational curriculum inspires children to develop essential knowledge and skills. For example, young children develop self-help skills as they eagerly dress themselves in waterproof coats to visit the allotment. Children

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behave superbly well; they share toys and keenly make new friends. Children regularly attend stay-and-play sessions, and meet daily with other childminders and children. The childminder successfully equips children to grow and develop into tolerant, understanding young citizens. n Children readily learn about the world around them, their local community, cultures and beliefs. For example, children create dragon masks from art and craft materials; they recognise Chinese text and numerals, and enjoy cultural food. This all promotes their understanding of different people's life experiences. n The childminder implements a wide range of highly effective strategies to encourage children to understand their emotions. For instance, older children create puppets using pictures to help them to identify their emotions when they feel happy or sad. Additionally, when reading a story, the childminder asks children why the character is 'sad' to help them label and name their feelings.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Highly effective safeguarding policies and procedures help to ensure children are kept safe and free from harm. The childminder regularly accesses training to keep her knowledge of safeguarding and wider child protection issues up to date. This helps the childminder to identify, understand and respond to signs of possible abuse and neglect. The childminder is aware of the local procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare or should there be an allegation. The premises are safe and secure. The childminder carries out daily checks and assesses risks prior to outings. This ensures potential hazards are minimised or removed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY264920 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10136802 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 0 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 14 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Bromley, Kent. She operates Tuesday to Thursday throughout the year from 7.30am until 6.15pm. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She has a childcare qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n An activity was jointly evaluated by the inspector and the childminder. n Parents' written views and comments were taken into account by the inspector. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n A range of documentation was viewed by the inspector, including safeguarding policies, training certificates and the public liability certificate. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the activities she plans and how they benefit children's learning and development.

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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

23 January 2020 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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