Childminder in Bromley

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this exceptionally nurturing and welcoming setting. For example, they respond with eagerness and excitement, displaying how comfortable and safe they feel. Children settle extremely quickly and feel exceedingly secure talking to the childminder about their families. They have high levels of confidence, warmly interacting with the inspector but checking to ensure the childminder is close by. They join the childminder to show areas of the home, such as where they sleep. There are a wide range of toys and resources, which children very competently choose from and share with the childminder.

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish, thrive and show high levels of motivation because the childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. They enjoy the best play and learning experiences and meaningful and very attentive interaction with the childminder. Children have time to explore and enjoy the process of the activities. While they play the childminder chats to them, significantly enhancing their communication and language skills. All children develop a strong sense of themselves. They think and recall past experiences with sensitive and very gentle help from the childminder. Children listen and behave extremely well. For instance, they are respectful, share and take turns. Children follow instructions promptly, happily tidying up what they have been playing with when asked to do so.

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n Children build exceedingly close emotional attachments with the childminder. The childminder is highly responsive to children's needs. Children become fully absorbed in activities of their choice. They show very high resilience, focusing extremely well as they try to fit cards back into the box. The childminder gives sincere encouragement to children. This helps to boost their confidence very effectively. Children keep on trying and are proud of their achievements. n The childminder gives children's well-being the highest priority. She has an excellent knowledge of each child and very quickly becomes perceptive to their needs. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of where children are in their learning and is fully aware of what they need to learn next. Children benefit from a successive programme of learning that is based around their individual learning needs. Children develop the key skills needed for the next stage of their

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learning. n The childminder treats children with positive regard. They are given ample opportunities to encourage their independence from a very young age. For instance, younger children eagerly help to dress themselves. n The childminder supports children's speech and communication skills extremely well. She provides very clear commentary about what they are doing and engages children skilfully. The childminder models taking turns in conversation

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17 January 2022 and the introduction of new vocabulary is highly effective. For example, during play the childminder labels objects and actions, such as 'tractor, at the top, the bottom' and 'last one'. Young children string words together and repeat words back as they become confident and competent communicators. The childminder asks questions to challenge their thinking and gives them time to consider and express their responses. n The childminder provides a significant range of opportunities to enhance children's physical development. For example, they go for walks to the woods, playgroup and the duck pond. She skilfully plans these trips to teach children about the wider environment and the world around them, while promoting their physical well-being. Young children are equally as enthusiastic as they move around in the carefully arranged space indoors. n The childminder reflects on all aspects of her setting and practice. She is highly

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motivated and consistently develops her professional knowledge and skills for the benefit of the children. n Parents appreciate the excellent levels of communication. They indicate that they have built highly effective and trusting partnerships with the childminder. They describe the childminder as 'an exceptional communicator', who 'provides a home from home' for their children. n Children's health is highly supported. They very competently clean their hands at appropriate times. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy food choices. She talks to them about healthy food, such as a range of fruits and berries for snack.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an exceptional knowledge and understanding of how to protect children's welfare and regularly updates her training. She knows exactly when and who to report any concerns she may have about a child's well-being. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of online safety. She is confident to direct parents to information about how to keep their children safe. For example, she provides information to parents to help them keep their children safe online too. The childminder ensures that her environment is safe and teaches children to manage risk and keep themselves safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136781 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10137798 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 2 Date of previous inspection 23 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder provides childcare from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four.

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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 discussed the children's learning with the childminder. She explained what she intends children to learn and how she helps them progress. n The inspector observed children. She spoke to them about what they were doing. n The inspector considered parents' written feedback.

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Inspection activities

17 January 2022 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

17 January 2022 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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