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

The childminder is passionate about offering a high-quality service. She strives to meet the individual needs of children and their families. Children thrive in the childminder's welcoming and inclusive home. The experienced childminder offers children rich and stimulating learning experiences. She knows the children extremely well and has high expectations of what they can achieve. Children show high levels of independence and are eager to learn. Mathematics is embedded into all aspects of children's play and routines. They learn to sort, sequence, count, and develop simple problem-solving skills. New children settle very quickly and develop exceptionally close emotional bonds with the childminder. Children behave remarkably well for their ages. They learn how to keep themselves safe. They explain, 'We run outdoors not indoors, then we won't hurt ourselves.' Parents comment that the childminder has 'truly helped' their children with 'confidence,

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The provision is outstanding

social skills, all-round ability and behaviour'. Children are tremendously positive in their responses to the childminder. They eagerly involve her in their play. The childminder monitors children's development successfully to ensure any gaps are addressed rapidly. Children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of learning and make excellent progress. They are highly motivated and curious learners. Children have lots of fun as they learn.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the children's backgrounds. She very quickly becomes perceptive to their needs. The curriculum shows that the childminder thoroughly takes into account the individual experiences children arrive with and what areas they need to develop. She helps all the children to experience the awe and wonder of the world through her insightful activities. Children are extremely happy, confident and clearly enjoy being with the childminder. n The childminder is highly successful at giving children a rich set of experiences. She promotes their understanding of people and families beyond their own. Children look at positive images of a range of people and families and discuss their similarities and differences. Children start to understand what makes them unique and the importance of respecting each other. The childminder actively encourages children to manage and understand their own and others' feelings.

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For example, children explore their own reflections in the mirrors and notice the faces depicting different emotions that are displayed on the fridge. n Children's communication skills and language development are promoted significantly. Children relish singing their favourite action songs and jump up and down in delight. They are thrilled to choose an instrument to play along with the music. The childminder supports children's love of books considerably. Children are overjoyed when cuddling up with the childminder, acting out and reading

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12 February 2020 their favourite story. n The childminder provides nutritious meals, which are something the older children particularly comment on. For example, they say, 'She always cooks tasty dinners.' Mealtimes are a sociable and learning occasion with lots of conversation. Parents comment that, because of this, their children are well behaved in restaurants and eat nicely. n Arrangements for partnership working with parents are exemplary. Parents are extremely happy with the quality of care and education their children receive. They particularly value the childminder's excellent two-way communication. Parents comment that the childminder 'takes an individual approach' to their children's care and 'diligently records and documents' their children's milestones. They 'really cherish' the pictures she sends them. The first-rate termly newsletters for parents are very informative. Parents are given information

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about planned activities and themes. They are given current government guidance, for example, information about the coronavirus. n The childminder strives to provide the best possible learning experiences for all children. She evaluates her service in detail to make continuous improvement. She values and includes parental questionnaire responses as well as children's ideas and interests. The childminder's extensive research and continued training ensure she is up to date about good practice. This supports her in introducing new ideas into her curriculum to promote children's learning in innovative ways. She presents resources that substantially stimulate children's natural curiosity and give free rein to their imaginations and creativity.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge regularly. She attends a considerable amount of training and earnestly conducts her own research. Children's safety is given high priority. She risk assesses her home and outdoors to minimise any hazards. Children know how to evacuate the building as the childminder practises this regularly. She has an excellent understanding of all aspects of safeguarding, child protection and infection control. The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as extremism and county lines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307846 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10128432 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 7 Date of previous inspection 14 April 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder works Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6.30pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder and discussed the curriculum she provides for the children. The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that children use. n The inspector reviewed a sample of written documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures. n The inspector took the views of parents into account by reading their written statements provided for the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at convenient times and observed the childminder interacting with the children.

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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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