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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant provide a warm and nurturing learning environment, where children feel safe and secure. They form strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant. Children make close friendships with their peers. They enjoy cuddles and reassurance. They happily explore the activities on offer, making choices as they play. Children self-register on arrival, which helps them develop a sense of belonging and promotes early literacy skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children and skilfully plans activities to meet their learning needs. The childminder and assistant get to know the children well from the start. They gather detailed information from the parents and ensure activities and resources reflect children's interests. Children excitedly join in and show a 'can do' attitude. They show good levels of concentration.

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The provision is good

Children listen to the childminder and behave well. The childminder models good behaviour and provides gentle reminders to support children to know right from wrong. Children use good manners and share resources with their friends. They develop their self-help skills. For example, they feed themselves, wash their hands and tidy away their toys after playing. However, the childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend their independence further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a well-planned curriculum that covers all areas of learning. The childminder tracks learning to ensure any gaps are identified early and addressed as soon as possible. She has a flexible approach and adjusts activities, making them challenging and fun and incorporating individual abilities. Although children are challenged, they are not encouraged to be as independent as possible. n The childminder supports children to increase their language and communication skills. She enthusiastically shares stories and encourages children to confidently name songs as they choose objects from the rhyme box. The childminder speaks clearly and introduces new words to help children increase their vocabulary. She uses questioning to extend learning. However, on occasions, she does not give children enough time to think and answer before moving on. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents provide feedback and praise the

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childminder and her assistant for the good-quality care and education they provide. Parents comment on the good progress their children have made, especially their confidence and language skills. The childminder and her assistant share children's ongoing progress and daily care routines. They keep parents up to date with children's next steps to support continuity. n The childminder understands that children need to gain a positive view of

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10 February 2020 diversity and learn respect for others. She fully supports children who speak English as an additional language and reflects this in her practice. For example, children share stories in dual languages and find countries on the globe to explore their heritage. They celebrate different festivals and visit museums to learn about other cultures. This enhances children's understanding of similarities and differences and the wider world. n The childminder skilfully weaves mathematical language and concepts into activities and routines. For example, children learn about colours as they thread various shapes on laces and make marks with paint. They count wheels on different types of transport and learn sizes as they are encouraged to describe objects they choose in the feely bag. The childminder cuts sandwiches and snacks in different shapes and children race their cars to land on large number

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cards. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder and assistant promote daily opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. Older children walk to drop their friends at school. Children eat nutritious home-cooked meals and learn the importance of fruit and vegetables in their diet. They regularly visit the park and local community groups, which helps to increase their social and physical skills. n The childminder and her assistant evaluate their practice to make improvements. They seek feedback from the parents and children and listen to their views. The childminder has identified changes for the garden to benefit children's learning further. She has established a programme for continued professional development and keeps up to date with changes in legislation. The childminder supervises her assistant effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and assistant have completed training on safeguarding and radicalisation. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk or in need. She has policies in place and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder maintains ratios and supervises children effectively. She uses risk assessments to ensure her home is safe for children to play. The childminder and assistant practice emergency evacuations with the children so they know what to do in an emergency. Children learn to manage risk and use equipment safely.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities for children to do things for themselves, to develop their growing independence

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should:

10 February 2020 n when asking questions allow children time to respond to develop their thinking skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449270 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10136808 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 10 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Beckenham, within the London Borough of Bromley. She minds children from Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6.30pm, all year round apart from family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four. The childminder holds a postgraduate certificate in education and works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum is delivered. n The childminder and inspector evaluated a planned activity and discussed the quality of teaching. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents' written feedback was read and their views were considered by the inspector. n The inspector looked at some documentation, including children's learning journals, suitability checks and qualifications.

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Inspection activities

10 February 2020 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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10 February 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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