Childminder in Bromley

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children show that they are happy and safe in this welcoming and friendly environment. They have good relationships with the childminder, who is kind and caring. Children frequently talk, smile and laugh together. They are very independent and enjoy making choices about the activities on offer. Children have good levels of support to learn about appropriate behaviour and are very polite. They have a range of age-appropriate toys and resources to explore, and show appropriate engagement and curiosity as they play.

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The provision requires improvement

Although the childminder plans activities for the children that they enjoy, she does not always support their learning to a good enough level. The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to challenge children's learning and to extend their vocabulary and knowledge. This means that children do not make the full progress they are capable of. Despite this, they show mathematical knowledge when counting and measuring while cooking. They also make predictions and use mathematical language such as 'more' and 'less'. Children participate in drawing activities and discuss their intentions and preferences. Furthermore, they show developing literacy knowledge as they explore sounds and letters and make short words. Children also enjoy exploring resources about London and discuss landmarks such as The London Eye and Big Ben.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have clear enough knowledge of how she can support children's learning across the different curriculum areas. In addition, her teaching skills do not make the most of opportunities that arise during play to fully challenge children's learning. n The childminder does not have a good understanding of accurately monitoring children's ongoing development. Furthermore, she does not understand that she is required to complete the two-year-old progress check, which is in place to reflect on what children can currently do and to plan what they need to learn next. n Arrangements for sharing information with other settings that children attend requires strengthening. This will help children to benefit from more continuity in their future learning. n Children have some opportunities to learn about different backgrounds and cultures. However, their knowledge and understanding about others' lives that

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are different from their own could be strengthened further. n The childminder has a nurturing and gentle manner with children. She gives them praise for their efforts and they show good levels of emotional well-being and self-esteem. n Children's independence is supported very well. For instance, they make choices

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23 February 2022 about the snacks they want to eat, and wash their hands and use the toilet independently. The childminder talks to the children about making healthy choices and they regularly visit the local park to keep active and develop their physical skills. n Children have regular opportunities to visit local playgroups. This helps them to develop their social skills as they have greater opportunities to play with others. The childminder emphasises that this is particularly helpful in supporting children's social development, as there were fewer opportunities for them to mix with others during the COVID-19 pandemic. n The childminder supports children to learn about the importance of good oral health. For instance, they read books and have discussions about the importance of brushing teeth twice a day. n Children's personal development, behaviours and attitudes are good. They show confidence and a positive approach during play. Children are motivated to try

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new things, are resilient and behave very well. n The childminder keeps her mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, up to date. However, she does not explore ways of improving her knowledge of how she can challenge children's learning through a more ambitious curriculum. n The childminder makes some evaluations of the provision. However, she has not identified the need to extend her knowledge of the different planned activities and how she can promote children's learning further. n Parents state that they are very happy with the service. They say that children enjoy attending and bring home a good range of pictures and creative projects they have made. Parents also value the childminder's caring nature.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has appropriate understanding of her safeguarding role and responsibilities. She completes regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder shows an awareness of what she would do if she had any concerns about a child's welfare. She discusses the procedures she would follow to gain help from other professionals to protect children from neglect and harm. Furthermore, the childminder carries out frequent checks of her home. She makes sure areas where children play and the resources are safe and suitable for use.

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Due date

23 February 2022 engage in further professional development to improve teaching skills in order to offer children more challenge in their learning 16/03/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge in relation to monitoring children's ongoing progress and ensure a two-year progress check is completed for all children. 16/03/2022

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should:

n strengthen arrangements to share information with other settings that children attend, to ensure a more consistent approach to their future learning n build on experiences for children to learn about others' lives that are different from their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259190 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10145412 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 1 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in West Wickham, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 8.45am to 5.15pm, all year round, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVD-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 had a learning walk discussion with the childminder about her intentions for children's learning and the activities on offer. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for caring for children. n A number of observations were carried out and the quality of teaching was evaluated. n A range of documents were viewed. For instance, the childminder's training certificates and children's learning documents. n Parents' written views were considered as part of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

23 February 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

23 February 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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