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 are busy and they thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They clearly show that they feel safe, confident and happy in her home. Children who are settling in are supported well to feel comfortable and to build positive relationships. Children behave very well. They are polite, friendly and welcoming to visitors. The childminder is a very good role model and has a consistently warm, caring approach. Children are familiar with the daily routines. For example, older children know to sit at the table at lunchtime. Children learn to share toys and cooperate with each other during their play. The childminder gives them lots of praise, which develops their confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy playing with toys that capture their interest, such as the play kitchen where they pretend to make toast. The childminder introduces them to new words, such as 'nearly' and 'few'. Older children competently count how many chickens they have in the box. They are beginning to understand how numbers are used in everyday life. Older children identify letters and sounds. For instance, they recognise the sound 's' for snake. All children are well prepared for their future learning, including school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her observations well to regularly review the progress children are making. She makes effective use of the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This enables her to quickly identify any possible gaps in their development and helps her to plan appropriate next steps in their learning. All children make very good progress. n Children are encouraged to be kind, considerate and respectful to others. For example, when they see another child upset, they spontaneously offer the child a toy to help them feel better. Children listen well and follow simple instructions, such as offering a musical instrument to everyone when the childminder politely asks them. n The childminder continually talks to children and models language to extend their vocabulary. Children enjoy singing songs and rhymes and eagerly join in with familiar stories. However, younger children have their dummy constantly,

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need to do better?

which does not support their speech development as well as possible. n Children are getting to know their local community. They often go out for walks and attend different events. Children have regular opportunities to enjoy climbing and balancing on equipment in the park and at playgroup. n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books. She provides a range of books to support all aspects of children's learning. For example, she offers stories about different emotions and people from a range of cultures and the wider world. This helps children to understand about the environment and

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20 April 2022 similarities and differences between people. n Older children develop a good awareness of shapes, quantities and measurements. For instance, they identify shapes in the environment and talk about being 'taller'. n The childminder evaluates her provision very effectively. She accurately identifies the strengths of her provision and aspects she would like to improve. For example, she has rearranged wall displays after attending training to better support children's focus. However, at times, the space available for the children to play does not allow them to explore as well as possible and extend their learning even further. n Parents are very happy with the childminder's provision. They describe her as being 'very helpful'. Parents particularly appreciate her thoughtfulness and being there to support them and their children. They value the regular communication and updates the childminder provides. The childminder establishes effective links

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with other professionals and shares relevant information about children. This helps to ensure that all children achieve their best. n Children develop healthy lifestyles. For example, they exercise daily and learn to wash their hands before eating. Children are independent. Older children develop strong self-care and self-help skills. n The childminder provides ample opportunities to encourage children's mark making and writing skills. Children learn important skills for the future and school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to keep children safe and has a good understanding of how to protect them from harm. She is able to recognise possible indicators of abuse and knows the correct steps to take to protect the children. The childminder knows the relevant agencies to contact if she has concerns about children's welfare. She understands the procedures to follow if an allegation of abuse is made against herself. The childminder is aware of broader safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation and female genital mutilation. She has robust procedures in place for the safe use of electronic devices.

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should:

n reduce how often dummies are used to enhance younger children's speaking skills n review the organisation of the learning environment and give children more space to help to expand their learning experiences even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2535526 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10215195 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time and for three weeks over the summer holiday period.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector jointly evaluated children's activities with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents spoken to and written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

20 April 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

20 April 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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