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 enjoy their time at the childminder's home. She treats the children as part of the family and they happy and content. The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She offers children lots of praise and encouragement. Therefore, children build positive attachments to her. Children feel safe and secure with the childminder and they settle quickly when they arrive and follow the familiar routines. There are lots of age-appropriate resources, which are easily accessible for children. The childminder helps to support children's physical skills. For example, she makes sure that there is space for young babies to crawl and practise standing by holding on to furniture or toys and pulling themselves up.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to grow in independence and confidence, and she sensitively encourages them to manage their care needs. Even the very youngest children know how to sit on the bottom step when they come in and take off their shoes. The childminder acts as a good role model and is kind and thoughtful as she speaks to children, who respond to her in a positive way. For example, when she asks them to tidy up, children enjoy the responsibility of helping to put away some toys together before snack.

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need to do better?

n Children are making good progress. The childminder's curriculum is well thought out. Her accurate assessments and observations of children determine the activities she provides. These build on children's next steps to develop the skills they need in preparation for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder supports children to develop their physical skills and strengthen their muscles. Children confidently move around the setting, pushing toys or pressing small buttons to make things work or move. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills by getting down to their level and encouraging them to make eye contact with her. She interacts with them and talks to them as they play. She asks lots of questions. However, on some occasions, children do not understand the questions fully and are not always able to respond. n The childminder encourages children to persevere and not give up. She gives

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need to do better?

them the time and space they need to do things for themselves. For example, when a young baby points at a drink, the childminder gives them some time to crawl over to it. When they get there, she praises them and celebrates with them for trying. n The childminder works in partnership with parents. She shares daily reports with them about their child's progress. Parents comment that their children are learning new words and how to be kind to each other. In addition, they say how quickly their children have settled. This has made going back to work easy for

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need to do better?

9 May 2022 parents, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. n The childminder teaches children the importance of healthy lifestyles. They learn how to wash their hands before eating. Children visit local parks and outside spaces to move around freely and develop their physical health. The childminder uses books to teach children about the importance of dental hygiene and brushing their teeth. Children then act this out in their play. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She sets clear boundaries and is quick to point out any adjustments needed to their behaviour. On occasions, she does not support them to understand why they must do this. For example, when children throw a ball indoors, she reminds them not to but does not help them to understand why. n The childminder has made strong links with other childminders in her local area. They regularly meet to share experiences and knowledge of good practice in

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need to do better?

order to raise standards for children. They hold a weekly childminder group. This provides children with the opportunity to meet new people and make friends in the wider community. It also supports the development of their social and language skills in preparation for school or nursery.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has secure safeguarding knowledge and understands her responsibilities. She has effective safeguarding policies to ensure that children are safe. The childminder knows about the different types of abuse and their signs. She knows who to go to for help should she have any concerns about a child. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and has recently completed training about the 'Prevent' duty and online safety. Therefore, she knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is being exposed to extreme views or online harm. The childminder safely supervises the children in her care and carries out risk assessments to ensure that her home is a safe place for them.

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should:

n support children's understanding of how to manage risk while they play and learn n extend children's language by commenting on what they are doing while they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2524410 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10208203 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 3 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, Kent. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

9 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

9 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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