Childminder EY474895

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

Children are cared for in a safe and welcoming environment. The childminder and her assistants ensure the home is well organised and make the most of the space available. They encourage children to make choices in their play and children have easy access to the resources. Children have developed strong attachments with the childminder and her assistants. They are given cuddles and offered reassurance. Children happily say goodbye to their parents and settle quickly.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants role model positive behaviour. They are kind and caring and support children to manage their feelings. Children behave well. They listen and show respect to their peers. Children happily share equipment and use good manners.

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The provision is good

Children keenly engage the childminder and assistants in their play. Adults make the most of these opportunities to promote children's communication and language development. For example, children used magnifying glasses to hunt for bugs in the garden and excitedly talked about what they had found. The childminder and assistants extended learning as they encouraged children to discuss the features and find similarities and differences. Sometimes, questions are asked, and children are not always given time to think and answer for themselves to extend their understanding further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is extremely passionate about her role and shares her ethos with her assistants. She has high expectations for children, including those that need extra support. The childminder and her assistants provide a curriculum that is fun and challenging, incorporating children's individual needs. This supports children to make good progress. n The childminder and assistants observe children while they play and build on their interests. The childminder monitors children's development and ensures any gaps in learning are identified quickly. She supervises her assistants as they plan further activities. These support children with what they need to learn next, across all areas of the curriculum. n Children show positive attitudes to learning. They persevere with puzzles, finding all the edge pieces first, and concentrate well at activities. For example, younger children select different materials to create butterflies, and they use glue and

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paint independently. Older children use scissors to cut circles and attach them together to make caterpillars. On occasions, opportunities are missed to encourage children to think for themselves. n The childminder is proactive in keeping her professional development updated. She regularly completes training and uses webinars to enhance her knowledge.

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need to do better?

19 February 2020 The childminder attends forums and makes good use of networking opportunities. She has embedded a training programme for her assistants and shares her good practice to help develop their skills for future learning. n Children's mathematical skills are challenged during routines and activities. For example, young children count the stairs as they climb and sing number rhymes. They learn colours, as they listen to stories, and sizes as they discuss their families. Older children identify other animals and shapes that have eight legs or sides after counting the legs on a spider. They demonstrate their knowledge of halves and quarters as they break crackers. n The childminder and assistants provide daily opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. Children ride on toys and run around in the garden. They regularly visit groups and parks in the local community, which helps to increase

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their physical and social skills. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals and uses stories to support children's understanding of making healthy choices. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice to make further improvements. She supervises and monitors her assistants effectively, helping to balance their workload. She seeks views from parents and children and notifies them of any changes. For example, changes are being made to the menus to incorporate a pescatarian diet, with parental support. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak highly of the service the childminder and her assistants provide. They state communication is good and they are kept updated with their children's progress. The childminder shares children's next steps and ideas to continue learning at home. She shares information with other settings and professionals to access early help and support continuity.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and assistants keep their safeguarding knowledge, which includes the 'Prevent' duty guidance, updated regularly through training courses. They can all confidently identify signs that may indicate a child is at risk or harm or in need. The childminder knows the procedures to follow and the professionals to contact if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She ensures ratios are maintained and deploys her assistants effectively. The childminder and assistants check the home and garden daily to minimize any hazards and provide a safe environment. The childminder ensures suitability checks are in place and first-aid qualifications are regularly renewed.

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should:

19 February 2020 n extend children's problem-solving skills by allowing them time to think for themselves and answer questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474895 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10136798 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 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Downham, within the London Borough of Bromley. She works with two assistants. She provides care from Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6.30pm, all year round apart from family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder also offers weekend and overnight care by prior arrangement. The childminder holds a level 6 qualification. She provides funded education for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that the children access. The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder plans and organises the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities. The childminder and inspector evaluated a planned activity and reflected on the learning experiences for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assistants at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents spoke to the inspector and shared their views. n The inspector sampled some documentation, including children's learning journals, staff suitability and qualifications.

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Inspection activities

19 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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Inspection activities

19 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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