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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children play in a safe and secure environment. They demonstrate that they are happy and settled. For instance, children show good levels of confidence as they move around and lead their own play. Children experience positive interactions from the childminder. They receive lots of reassurance and cuddles throughout the day. This helps to support children's emotional well-being, particularly those who have recently joined the setting. Children behave well. They show care and concern for their friends. For example, while their friends are asleep, older children remind the childminder that 'we have to be quiet.' There is a wide variety of activities that engage children well in learning. For example, the childminder engages older children in role play to help develop their creativity and imagination. While the youngest children practise their fine motor skills as they post pom-poms into different sized cardboard boxes. The childminder has high expectations of

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The provision is good

what children can do for themselves. For example, she affords children time to have a go at putting on their own coat and shoes for outdoor play. This helps children to be independent learners. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They have positive attitudes to learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made some changes to the organisation of the setting in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) safety guidelines. For example, she has introduced new drop-off and collection practices for parents to minimise contact between adults. This is working well and has helped children to settle quickly. n The childminder uses the information gained from her accurate observations and assessments of children's learning to plan a wide variety of activities. For example, children visited a farm recently to support their interest in animals. This was followed by a sensory activity to help children recall what they have learned during their outing. n The childminder supports children well in building their communication and language skills. For example, she engages children in meaningful conversations to keep them motivated to play. Children listen and respond positively. However, at times, the childminder does not make best use of opportunities to

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need to do better?

develop and extend children's ideas and thoughts during activities. n Children are physically active and social learners. They show good concentration as they test their balancing and coordination skills, such as on a slide and see- saw in the garden. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills. Children have fun making marks using chalks and paint brushes. n Mathematics is promoted well. Children learn to compare sizes and use numbers spontaneously. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares relevant

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need to do better?

20 May 2021 information with parents to support children's learning at home. Parents commented how much their children enjoy being with the childminder. However, partnerships with other settings that children attend are not fully established. n The childminder is a positive role model to the children. She teaches children to say please and thank you, when they take turns and share toys. Children are developing good manners. n The childminder makes effective use of nursery songs and rhymes. For example, she enthusiastically sings as she teaches children to wash their hands. Children enjoy singing along. This practice contributes to making hand-washing routines fun while teaching children about healthy habits. n The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge and teaching skills. For example, she attended training recently to raise her awareness of mental health issues in children and how to support them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder evaluates her provision regularly to raise the standards. This is demonstrated in how she has reviewed the outdoor provision to support children who learn best in an outdoor environment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Supervision of children is well planned. The childminder ensures that children are within her sight or hearing at all times to help keep them safe. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues, including signs of neglect. She talks confidently about the procedures to follow should there be any concerns about a child's welfare. There are rigorous risk assessments in place to minimise the risks to children as they play indoors and outdoors. The childminder monitors children's attendance for any concerns.

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should:

n make best use of opportunities to develop and extend children's ideas and thoughts during activities even further n establish effective partnerships with other settings that children attend to complement their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560780 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10190778 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder offers her service from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. She holds a home-based childminding qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she organises the early years curriculum to help children learn. n The inspector observed children's play throughout the inspection and assessed the impact this has on their learning. She interacted with the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with parents on the telephone and read their written comments about the setting. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.

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Inspection activities

20 May 2021 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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20 May 2021 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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