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 Good

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The provision is good

Children show that they feel happy and secure in this welcoming and nurturing environment. They benefit from a wide range of fun and stimulating activities that support their learning and development. Younger children receive good levels of support to build their confidence. The childminder actively joins in with their play and supports them to learn new knowledge and skills. Children's imagination is fostered extremely well, such as when they explore natural materials like pinecones, leaves and soil to make potions. Children receive good levels of support to discuss their ideas and intentions. This helps to develop their language and communication skills. They also delight in drawing with chalks, and the childminder uses this activity to help younger children learn about colours and shapes. This helps to develop their early mathematical knowledge.

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The provision is good

Older children play cooperatively together and respond positively to the childminder's caring interactions. They listen well and take turns together. This is evident when they play board games that develop their concentration and problem- solving skills. They also show good engagement when creating original pieces of artwork with a variety of collage materials. This helps to develop their creativity. The childminder is a very positive role model and makes learning fun. Her approach helps to capture children's interest, and they show consistently good levels of engagement and behave very well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly observes children's interests and ongoing development. She closely monitors their progress and identifies any gaps in learning. The childminder effectively plans activities to help children build on their current stage of development. It is evident that the children are making good progress. n Children have daily opportunities to be active and experience fresh air and nature. For instance, they visit the local playground where they have opportunities to run, climb and develop their coordination. Children also benefit from a wide range of nutritious meals and snacks. This helps them to lead healthy lifestyles. n The childminder provides an inclusive environment. She supports children to learn about their similarities and differences. She uses a range of books and resources to aid discussions about different cultures and backgrounds. Furthermore, children join in with celebrating a range of cultural festivals

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need to do better?

throughout the year. This helps them to develop respect and cultural awareness in a positive way. n The childminder's interactions with children are warm and encouraging. By modelling kind and respectful behaviour, this helps children to develop a good

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30 August 2022 sense of belonging, and in turn they show consideration to each other. n Partnerships with parents are a strength. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's day and development. For instance, she provides daily feedback and parents receive regular photographs and updates on an app that records their experiences and progress. Parents are very complimentary about the care and education their children receive. They state that their children love attending and have a strong bond with the childminder and other children who attend. n Partnership working with other settings that children attend are not fully established. This means the childminder does not always maximise opportunities to share information about children across settings to help to provide the highest level of continuity in their future learning. n The childminder keeps all mandatory training up to date and attends some

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childminder forums to discuss her practice with other professionals. However, her commitment to professional development is not sharply focused to raise the quality of education to the very highest level. n Children's learning is broadened through regular outings in the local community. For instance, children enjoy story time and singing sessions at the local library and develop their social skills when attending local playgroups. Furthermore, they have good opportunities to learn about different species and animals at a local museum and aquarium. This helps to develop children's curiosity and interest in the wider world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has secure knowledge of her responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe. She can confidently identify signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder understands the procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes regular safeguarding and first-aid training. This helps her to have up-to-date knowledge to respond in a medical emergency should one arise. She also ensures children play in a safe, clean and well-maintained environment.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend to provide even stronger continuity in children's care n enhance professional development opportunities in order to raise the quality of education to the very higest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478037 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10236371 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 7 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Sydenham, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder works Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder educates children both in English and Spanish.

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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 provision. n The inspector held a learning walk with the childminder and discussed her intentions for the curriculum and quality of education. n Parents' and children's views were gained and taken into account. n A range of documentation was viewed, such as suitability information and valid training certificates.

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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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