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 settle quickly when they first arrive at the childminder's home. They show a good sense of belonging and know what is expected of them. Children share warm, positive relationships with the childminder, who gets to know them well and provides what they need to prepare them for future learning. Children are happy and content. They move around the home, freely selecting their own resources and experiences. Children enjoy playing inside and outside the childminder's home, including in the blue playhouse at the end of the garden. This is full of resources, such as items for dressing up, dinosaurs and books, all of which children are able to access freely. The childminder has high expectations of children and they mostly play well together. They particularly enjoy the responsibility of helping her with daily tasks within the setting. For example, children enjoyed helping the childminder fill up the water fountain and discussing how to take care of slugs.

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The provision is good

Children are developing good language and communication skills. They are read to daily and encouraged to explore these stories through a wealth of creative experiences. Children enjoy daily singing and action songs, which gives them the opportunity to say 'hello' and share their own ideas and thoughts. They are exposed to different languages and are learning some phrases in German. Children are encouraged to develop their independence by being allowed to chop fruit, wash their hands and put on their own shoes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made a good start to her childminding career. She evaluates her practice and uses a variety of training opportunities to develop and grow her skills. n The childminder shows care and concern for children and she is quick to keep them safe. For example, when they run inside after using a paddling pool, she tells them not to run. However, she can occasionally forget to explain the reasons why. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and plans creative experiences across all the different areas of learning. She monitors children's progress and uses her assessments to identify the next steps in their learning. This contributes towards all children making good progress in their development and prepares them for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she asks purposeful questions to help children think and share their

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need to do better?

ideas and thoughts. The childminder uses lots of books and songs creatively. Because of this, children are developing good vocabulary and literacy skills. They were seen singing and talking about the things they might see in the sky, such as the moon, helicopters and magpies.

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need to do better?

6 May 2022 n Parents feel fully involved and well informed in their children's ongoing development, which helps them to support their children even further at home. They say the childminder always goes 'above and beyond' and that children are desperate to attend, even at weekends. n The childminder spots any changes in behaviour. She intervenes at the earliest opportunity to support children to share and be kind to one another. However, the childminder misses opportunities to discuss the importance of this with children, to help them understand how actions and words can have an effect on other people's feelings. n The childminder supports children to learn all about themselves and what makes them unique. For example, the children have recently made their own family tree. n The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend, to ensure continuity in their learning and development.

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n The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves, This is having a positive impact on their personal development and is helping to raise their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder acts as a good role model to children and promotes British values well. She uses books to promote discussions about how to make good choices and be polite and respectful. Children learn about themselves and the local community, and explore similarities and differences.

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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. The childminder ensures that children are safe, both indoors and outdoors. For example, she teaches them how to hold a plastic knife safely while preparing snack. The childminder supervises children well as they play and follow routines. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and has a good understanding of child protection issues. The childminder knows how to seek help and who to speak to if she should have any concerns about a child.

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should:

n further develop children's understanding of risk in their play and everyday experiences n further support children to resolve conflicts by developing their understanding of how their own behaviour can have an effect on others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2505314 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10207750 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates from 8am to 6pm Tuesday to Friday throughout the year.

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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 spoke with parents and read their feedback about the quality of the childminder's practice. n The inspector reviewed some paperwork, including training certificates and children's records. n The inspector observed interaction between the childminder and children. n The childminder introduced the inspector to the children and explained their daily routine. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

6 May 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

6 May 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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