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 take time to settle when they first arrive at the childminder's home, but soon begin to show a good sense of belonging. They share warm relationships with the childminder, who knows them well. Children are content and happy. They move around the home and choose their preferred play experiences. They play very well together for their young ages and share the toys and resources. Older children are supportive towards the younger ones. For example, they hold their hands to go to find a toy or a drink and tell them, 'There you go, this one is for you.'

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The provision is good

Children are developing good language skills and confidence, ready for their future learning. Older children are making good progress with toilet training. They help to pick up toys and put these away before they go to the park. Younger children point out a familiar road that leads to the park, showing that they know the way. Children behave well. They respond well to the childminder's praise and encouragement, including when they join in with action songs or are kind to others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made a good start to her childminding career. She shares ideas with other childminders, reflects on her practice and uses a good variety of training opportunities to improve her skills. n The childminder knows what she wants children to achieve and why. She focuses well on children's learning and implements purposeful activities that help children to learn and remember new things. Occasionally, she does things for children, such as picking up their coats from the floor, that they could easily do for themselves. n The childminder uses everyday activities to develop children's communication and language skills. Children respond eagerly when the childminder asks questions, models language and develops their thinking skills. Even toddlers attempt to use complex words, such as 'helicopter' and 'roundabout'. n The childminder encourages children to choose their preferred books. She uses

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stories well to motivate all children to listen and take part. She reads to them with good expression and children enjoy pointing to the illustrations and joining in with familiar storylines. n Children enjoy being outside. The childminder uses walks to the park as good learning opportunities. The children talk about the leaves being 'yellow' and 'brown', and a black taxi having 'round wheels'. They climb, balance, and run around at the park as part of developing their physical strength and coordination. n The childminder is quick to keep children safe, for example when they use the

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18 November 2021 park equipment. She is not quite as confident at teaching them to manage risks for themselves as they embrace new challenges and experiences. For example, she tells them to hold the rail as they use the roundabout, but not why this will help them to stay safe. n The childminder is a good role model who encourages children to be kind, thoughtful and respectful towards one another. Children play amicably together. They concentrate well as they follow simple instructions during action songs or as they count up to 20 pushes on a swing. n The childminder teaches children well about staying healthy. For example, she extends their interest in star shapes by introducing star fruits for snack and talking to them about why brushing their teeth will keep them clean and healthy. n The childminder works well with parents to share information and encourage children's learning. Parents report that they find the childminder to be very

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professional. They see her as someone who helps their children to grow and develop into playful, inquisitive, and confident children. The childminder shares information with other settings which children attend to ensure continuity in children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sensible approach to safeguarding children. She understands the matters that must be notified to Ofsted and uses risk assessment well. She ensures children are safe indoors, on outings and when she transfers them in and out of the car. She supervises children well as they play and follow routines. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and has a good understanding of child protection issues. She keeps important information readily available to refer to, should she need to report any concerns to the appropriate agencies.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to do even more things for themselves as they move further towards independence n help children to learn more about managing risk in their play as they embrace new challenges and experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2550043 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10210630 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder works Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round. She is in receipt of funding for the provision of early education to children aged three years. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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 childminder. n The childminder introduced the inspector to the children and explained their routine for the day. n The inspector reviewed some paperwork, including training certificates and children's records. n The children showed the inspector their toys and how they enjoy making marks with pens. n The inspector read parental feedback about the quality of the childminder's practice. n The childminder and the inspector reviewed the effectiveness of an activity at the park.

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Inspection activities

18 November 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

18 November 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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