Childminder in Bromley

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children respond well to the childminder's calm and patient approach, and have excellent opportunities to do things for themselves. For example, they help to set tables, prepare their own snacks and eagerly try to put on their waterproof boots to experience the falling snow. Children use a wide range of accessible resources as they play. They receive good support to develop their literacy skills in a text-rich learning environment, inside and outdoors. This is demonstrated as they look for their names to self-register. Children develop a strong sense of themselves. They build confidence as they look into mirrors and discuss their facial features. Children learn about other cultures and communities, for example, as they use chopsticks at mealtimes during Chinese New Year. Overall, children are encouraged to speak about their experiences and important people in their lives. However, some have fewer opportunities to share information about their ethnic backgrounds or find out

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The provision is good

Children's ideas and interests are very well supported. For instance, they look at and discuss the construction machines on the walk back from school with the childminder. Children observe technology being used in a range of ways, such as when choosing music or favourite rhymes. Children go on outings and trips, and are engaged well in spontaneous learning opportunities. Children receive very effective support to express their feelings and behave well. They develop high levels of independence and gain confidence. This prepares them well for future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being and independence exceptionally well. She promotes a shared approach with parents and children's achievements are frequently celebrated. n The childminder makes good use of learning opportunities as they arise and uses her teaching skills well. For example, she counts the number of pips in apples as children help to cut fruit. n The childminder consistently builds on what children know and are interested in. For example, she takes children to see real construction vehicles and reinforces road safety rules as they walk together. n Children develop their early literacy skills in enjoyable ways. For example, the childminder helps them to identify and name shapes, letters and numerals that they see in the environment. They strengthen hand muscles as they knead and manipulate dough and use tools. n Children show that they are confident to do things for themselves and receive

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need to do better?

very good support to develop their independence. They help to gather resources for activities or personal-care items before nappy changes. Children show that

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need to do better?

27 February 2020 they respond extremely well to the childminder's instructions. n The childminder implements very successful strategies to help children express their feelings and acquire positive social skills. For example, children identify their emotions as they select relevant pictures from the 'feelings board'. The childminder acknowledges their feelings and offers strong reassurance, hugs and cuddles when needed. n Children learn how to maintain healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder discusses with children the importance of physical exercise and the impact of weather on their bodies. She helps children to plant and grow healthy food outdoors. n The childminder uses technology well, to manage and regularly share accurate information with parents about their child's learning. This helps her to promptly address any potential concerns with the strong involvement of parents. The childminder shares appropriate information with school staff to support effective

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continuity of children's learning. n The childminder uses visual timetables and displays, for example, to help children understand routines and make choices about what to do. The childminder works very closely with parents to agree a common approach to promoting positive behaviour, including when children are away from her home. n The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children to help review her service. She demonstrates a commitment to her professional development and implements phonics training well, such as when helping children to link letters to the sounds they make. Her self-evaluation has not identified that some children do not have consistent opportunities to share information about their backgrounds or learn more about those of their friends.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to respond to concerns about a child's welfare. She is alert to the potential risks posed to children, including from exposure to extreme views. The childminder knows what action to take if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. The childminder is working towards Healthy Early Years London accreditation. This helps to enhance her knowledge of how to keep children safe and healthy, and she regularly reviews her approach to children's physical well- being. She implements procedures for dealing with accidents and medication effectively.

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n broaden opportunities for children to share information about their backgrounds

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27 February 2020 and learn about that of their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345874 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10136809 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 4 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Beckenham, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates during term times from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector discussed teaching and learning following a children's activity. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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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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