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 happy and safe in the childminder's welcoming home. They have built close bonds with the childminder and show that they are settled and secure. Children make good progress in their learning. They are confident as they freely explore their surroundings. They cuddle up to the childminder as they share a story about a crocodile. They giggle as they take turns to use the crocodile puppet and pretend to make the mouth 'snap'. Children have very good language and communication skills. The childminder is skilled at re-enforcing language and introducing new words. Children spontaneously sing songs as they play imaginatively.

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The provision is good

The childminder is skilled at introducing simple mathematical concepts. While on outings, children are encouraged to look at the environment around them and identify numbers. Children spontaneously count and name colours as they play. The childminder teaches children new concepts, such as learning about floating and sinking during water play.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model as children are treated with respect, and good manners are encouraged. Children behave well as the childminder is supportive and offers gentle guidance. Children learn about sharing. They understand the concept of waiting for the timer before it is their turn to have a go.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is dedicated to providing good-quality care for children. She ensures that she keeps her knowledge up to date by regularly completing a range of training courses. The childminder is reflective. She evaluates her setting well and identifies what she would like to focus on next. n The childminder supports children's language and communication well. She consistently engages with children and introduces new language. Children are keen to go outside to see the strawberry plants and are excited to find ones that are ripe. This prompts an interesting discussion about growth. Children enthusiastically talk about plants needing sunlight and water to grow. n Children are supported to learn about good hygiene routines. They spontaneously sing the handwashing song as they wash their hands prior to eating. They talk about making sure there are no germs on their hands. n The childminder recognises the importance of regular outdoor play. She ensures

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need to do better?

that children benefit from daily outdoor experiences both in and out of the setting. They regularly go to the park, library and sports sessions. This allows children to have a range of learning experiences and have opportunities to develop their social skills. n At home, the childminder provides a range of activities and resources to support

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16 June 2022 children's development. She plans a balanced, varied curriculum. Overall, children concentrate well. They use pictures they have previously drawn as a guide to make models out of construction. However, on occasions, the activity provision available provides a lack of challenge for older children. n The childminder works closely with parents to ensure they are kept up to date with their children's progress and learning. A gradual settling-in process is offered to help children become settled and familiar with the setting. Written feedback from parents shows that they are extremely happy with the service provided. They feel that the childminder is 'kind, fun and nurturing'. Parents say that their children enjoy attending the setting and they have made very good progress. n Children's health is extremely well supported. Children are provided with a range of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. During hot weather, the childminder

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reminds children of the importance of drinking water regularly to stay hydrated. Children understand the concept of sun safety. They put on their sun hats and ensure that their sun protection remains topped up. n Parents share key information about children's language development, including home languages. The childminder values children's home languages and ensures they hear these at the setting. Children who are bilingual are progressing well at the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows the correct procedures to follow if there are concerns that a child may be at risk. The childminder ensures her child protection training is kept up to date to support children's safety and welfare. She uses effective risk assessments to identify and remove any potential hazards. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety when on outings. They know that they need to wait for the green man before they can cross the road safely.

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should:

n consider how to provide additional challenge for the older children to support their learning and development further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2548726 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10232026 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 6 Number of children on roll 2 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 7am to 6.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, all year round.

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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 childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents about their experiences of the childminding service provided. n The inspector sampled a range of key documents that the childminder uses to support her in meeting the early years foundation stage requirements.

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Inspection activities

16 June 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

16 June 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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