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

The childminder provides children with a home-from-home environment. Young children settle well, are content and are happy to engage in their chosen activities. The childminder provides a flexible settling-in routine for new children and works in close partnerships with parents to support continuity in children's care. Babies receive cuddles to comfort them when they become unsettled. Children feel emotionally secure.

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The provision is good

The quality of interaction between the childminder and children is good. The childminder holds interesting conversations with children during activities and uses the opportunity to extend their vocabulary. This skilful interaction helps to promote children's language acquisition and learning. Children develop positive attitudes towards each other and enjoy role playing visiting the doctors or going shopping to the market stall. The childminder has high expectations of the children in her care. She is a good role model and children follow her example and behave well. They help to tidy away the toys they have been playing with before moving on to the next activity. Children are confident and have high self-esteem. They engage in conversation with visitors. They articulate what they know and can do. The childminder provides a range of experiences that help to foster children's curiosity about the world around them, such as trips to parks and farms.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements a broad curriculum that helps to promote children's development in all areas of learning. She meets children's individual interests and learning needs effectively. She motivates them to explore using their imagination. She plans effectively to help children build on what they know and can already do. Children make good progress towards the next stages in their learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Through regular updates, the childminder informs parents about what children learn at the setting and she shares ideas with them on how to support children's learning at home. There is a good two- way flow of communication between home and the setting. n Parents share positive views about the childminder and her setting. They say she is honest, accommodates children's needs, and they appreciate the care that she provides. They praise the variety of experiences on offer for the children.

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They are happy with the progress that children make. The childminder routinely seeks parents' views to improve her provision to help improve her practice. n The childminder promotes children's awareness of the diverse customs of different families. Resources and activities in the setting reflect children's backgrounds. This includes many opportunities to help children to appreciate diverse ethnicities and traditions. Children meet many other children on outings

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4 October 2021 in the community. This supports them to develop their social skills, necessary for future life. n Children develop a love for books. They join in eagerly to listen to stories and sing nursery rhymes. The childminder encourages them to contribute to conversations. Children learn to ask questions, for instance, during story time. They build on their early literacy skills in preparation for future learning. n Young children develop an understanding of early mathematical concepts. The childminder introduces children to numbers and counting across many of the activities that she provides. For example, during a story session, young children learn to say numbers in sequence as they count the bears. Children were able to match and sort objects into assorted colours. n The childminder uses assessment effectively from when children start to plan for the next steps in children's learning. This helps her to identify and address any

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emerging gaps in children's learning. The childminder shares accurate assessment reports with parents, including progress checks for children aged between two and three years. She shares these reports with other professionals as required. n Children generally show good levels of concentration and engagement. They have positive attitudes to learning. For example, they demonstrate curiosity to explore and they lead their own play. Overall, they persevere well at a given task and they take pride in their achievements. However, occasionally during planned activities, the childminder's implementation of the curriculum is not effective enough. Consequently, at times, children lose focus. n Children have plenty of opportunities to be active and enjoy time outside. They run, jump, climb and enjoy the fresh air as they play in the childminder's garden. They have regular opportunities to exercise, including during outings. These

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activities help to promote children's physical development and their well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of issues that might affect children's welfare and she understands how to report concerns. She has secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation against a member of her household. She demonstrates understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance and female genital mutilation. The childminder carries out risk assessments both at the home and on trips to the local community to assure children's safety. She ensures that potential risks are considered and takes action to minimise or eliminate hazards to children's safety. She maintains a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder understands her responsibility to inform Ofsted of significant changes.

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should:

4 October 2021 n consider ways to strengthen children's focus and engagement during planned activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550062 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10143532 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 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She provides childcare all day, for most of the year. She has qualified teacher status in addition to a relevant level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 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 inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection. He reviewed written testimonials and took account of parents' views. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and he looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults within the home. n The childminder accompanied the inspector on a learning walk and explained how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised.

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Inspection activities

4 October 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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