Lidia Baijards

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 enjoy their time with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They show resilience to changes in their routines due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The children are welcomed at the front door and respond warmly to the childminder and her welcoming environment. They build strong attachments, which promotes their well-being and independence.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the activities the childminder plans. She sits at their level and engages fully in their play. Children's imaginative play is extended well, and mathematical language and concepts are skilfully woven through conversations. For example, children use cars in the toy garage. They pretend to use the ticket machine and pay an hourly charge. They count the floors as the toy cars exit the car park and move the toy figures up and down in the lift.

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The provision is good

Children manage their personal needs well. For example, they take off their shoes when they arrive, and attend to their own toileting needs. Children wash their hands and know the importance of removing germs before they serve fruit for snack. The childminder consistently encourages independence and gives praise when children complete tasks for themselves. This helps to prepare children for future learning and the subsequent move to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder thoughtfully plans activities for children. She builds on their existing knowledge and changing interests. The childminder completes progress checks for children aged between two and three years. However, she does not always observes older children's learning across all areas, to ensure any gaps in learning are identified and addressed as quickly as possible. n Children's physical skills are promoted well. Younger children walk to school to collect their peers. They benefit from fresh air and daily exercise. Children visit the woods and park regularly to develop their large motor skills. The childminder promotes nutritional meals and encourages children to try new foods. This supports them to enjoy a varied diet and develop healthy choices. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They state that their children are happy and enjoy attending. The childminder keeps parents updated on their children's

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learning and shares next steps. She also suggests activity ideas to help continue learning at home. Parents are happy with their children's progress and appreciate the childminder's support and flexibility to accommodate the changing needs of their children and family. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills effectively. She introduces new words during play and conversations, and shares stories and rhyming books. Children know some phonic sounds and identify

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21 June 2021 letters important to them. The childminder repeatedly asks challenging questions. However, on some occasions, she does not always give children time to think for themselves and share their ideas. n Children are keen to take part in the activities and resources on offer. The learning environment is inviting and organised well, which encourages children to make choices. Children develop their fine motor skills as they complete puzzles and gain mathematical skills as they name and match shapes. The childminder extends their learning as they are encouraged to find shapes in the environment and count the number of sides and edges. n The childminder talks to children in a calm and caring manner. She role models and promotes positive behaviour. The childminder listens well and encourages good manners. Children show respect and listen well to instructions. The childminder consistently uses praise and encouragement, and children

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understand the boundaries in place. They behave well and show positive attitudes to learning. n The childminder regularly reviews her practice and identifies areas for improvement. She attends training courses to increase her knowledge and raise the quality of her teaching to a higher level. The childminder supports children in receipt of two-, three- and four-year-old funding. She plans and provides resources to enhance their learning further and helps them to achieve their full potential.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues. She has policies in place and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures her training is kept up to date and has increased her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. She ensures her home is safe and secure. The childminder has updated her risk assessments to help keep children safe in the current climate. She shares this information with parents to support children's well-being.

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should:

n ensure that observations of children's development identify any gaps across the areas of learning n allow children sufficient opportunities to think and answer questions for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559013 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10190444 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 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. She offers care from Monday to Friday between 7.30am to 6pm throughout the year. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the 2020- 2021 COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk, where they discussed the aims of the curriculum and the provision. n Parents and children shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation together to assess the quality of teaching and learning. n Documentation was sampled by the inspector, including suitability checks, public liability insurance and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

21 June 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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Inspection activities

21 June 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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