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

A child-centred, play-based curriculum is at the heart of this childminder's provision. Children form secure relationships with the kind and gentle childminder. They are happy and confident and enjoy their time at the setting. The childminder's warm and affectionate manner supports children to appreciate and share a friendly sense of humour. For example, there are lots of giggles from the childminder and children as they play a game of hide and seek together. Children are confident to lead their own learning and make choices about what they want to play with or do. They make good progress and gain a secure foundation for their future learning. Children have good levels of independence and want to complete tasks for themselves. For example, they eagerly help to prepare fruit for snack time. Children progress well in their literacy and mathematics. They begin to recognise some letters from their names. They use their mathematical knowledge

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The provision is good

in their play as they compare sizes of blocks to build the foundations for their structure.

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The provision is good

The childminder finds out from parents about their children's routines, interests and abilities before they start. She uses this information to plan for children's individual learning. The childminder gets to know children extremely well. She has high expectations for children's behaviour. She promotes good manners and sets clear boundaries and, as a result, children behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder prioritises children's well-being and explains how this is even more important due to the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She wants children to feel safe, secure and happy. To achieve this, the childminder creates an environment where children can feel at home. n The childminder organises routines effectively to meet children's welfare and learning needs. Mealtimes are relaxed and sociable. Children help the childminder to prepare their snacks. The childminder and children chat happily together as they enjoy the nutritious food. They talk about the fruit and vegetables they enjoy most, which promotes a positive attitude to being healthy. Children enjoy regular exercise, for instance the walk to school and trips to the local parks, to help support healthy lifestyles. n The childminder has designed her curriculum effectively, to offer children a wide range of experiences. She is ambitious for children and knows what she wants

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them to learn, in readiness for starting nursery or school. However, at times, she does not give children time to think about the question asked, before asking another. Therefore, she misses opportunities to extend or challenge their learning. n Children enjoy learning. They develop a good understanding of mathematics.

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13 July 2021 They confidently count and use number names during everyday routines, for example when going up and down steps and when washing their hands. Children learn to compare and describe the size of items. They recognise shapes and show curiosity as they learn how these fit together. The childminder reassures children when things go wrong and praises them when they try hard or finish a task. Therefore, they learn to be resilient and to concentrate well. n Children become confident communicators in good preparation for moving on to future learning. The childminder skilfully joins in their pretend games to extend their language skills. For example, she explains about the need for foundations to secure their structure and bridge for the train track. n Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder is proactive in finding new ways to build partnerships with parents. This includes finding different ways to

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share information on children's daily routines and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder also works effectively with parents to support children's learning at home. She regularly sends tasks and books home to support this. However, she does not encourage parents to share their views with her on how to improve her setting. n The childminder is dedicated to continually improving her professional knowledge. This is evident when she describes the range of training she has accessed since her registration as well as planned training. This information is used well, overall, to improve her skills and help her to evaluate the quality of the provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The premises are safe and secure. The childminder has a secure knowledge of her safeguarding responsibilities. She has attended all relevant training and she continues to gain advice to keep her knowledge up to date. She regularly reviews her policies to ensure they are up to date. The childminder is alert to the possible signs of abuse and neglect as well as the wider aspects of safeguarding. She knows the correct procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder understands the steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member.

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should:

n give children more time to think about and respond to questions when engaged in activities to enhance their learning further n strengthen partnerships with parents to engage them to share views and opinions to help improve the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560439 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10190667 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 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder provides childcare all day, Tuesday to Friday, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the provider. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk together to allow the childminder to explain how she organises the early years provision for the children in her care. n The inspector observed a focus activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents on the telephone to gather their views.

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Inspection activities

13 July 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

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