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 arrive confidently at the childminder's home. They are warmly greeted by the childminder and her assistants, with whom they have formed strong attachments. Children are active learners who are happy and secure. They immediately settle down to play alongside their friends. The curriculum provides children with a broad range of activities where children confidently make independent choices. For instance, young children help themselves to resources that are on low shelves. They concentrate as they build with the magnetic shapes. Older children enjoy imaginative play and share their pretend meals with the assistant. The childminder and assistants engage them in meaningful discussions as they play. This builds on children's communication and language skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. Children listen well and follow instructions. For instance, young children know that they need to patiently wait their turn to wash their hands. Older children enjoy helping as they set out the plates before snack time. Children's behaviour is good. Children benefit from free- flow access to the indoor space and outdoor learning environment. For example, children enjoy drawing on the concrete floor with large chunky chalks and climbing on equipment. Children develop their large and small motor skills.

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need to do better?

n Parents comment that their children make good progress. They appreciate the information the childminder shares everyday. Parents know what their children are learning and how they can support their children at home. However, the childminder does not share information with other professionals during the children's move on to nursery or school. This would support transitions and help maintain continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder knows children well and assesses their development. Children including those who receive additional funding make good progress in their learning. Overall, the childminder provides a wide range of activities and new experiences. However, at times, during adult led activities the childminder does not consider differentiation to support children's individual ages and stages of development. This means children may not always learn what the childminder intends.

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n The ambitious childminder and the assistants successfully enhance children's communication and language skills. They skilfully introduce new words during activities; older children explain that owls are 'nocturnal'. This ignites children's curiosity. Children talk about other animals they see at night, such as, foxes and hedgehogs. Children extend their vocabulary further; they talk excitedly about trips they have made to museums, where they have seen other animals. n The childminder plans a curriculum which encourages children to be inquisitive

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need to do better?

19 October 2022 learners. Children enjoy a range of creative activities. For example, they concentrate as they design their own owl using feathers and bits of material. The childminder encourages children to use their senses and explore textures. For instance, children feel the difference between feathers and felt. They are prepared well for the next stage of their learning. n Children benefit from a range of nutritious snacks and meals. They are encouraged to make healthy choices and select from a range of fruit at snack time. Children take turns to serve themselves from the fruit plate. n The childminder uses music and rhymes to enhance learning. Children are curious and select from a range of musical instruments, hearing the different sounds they make. The childminder uses creative ways to teach children about the wider world. For instance, Children learn to use instruments from around the world, such as, 'rain sticks'. The childminder supports children to develop their

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need to do better?

listening and recall skills. n The childminder reflects on the quality of her childcare and makes changes that help to improve children's care and learning. She gathers feedback from parents and meets with the co-childminder and assistant to discuss areas of development. This helps to drive improvements forward. n The childminder is a good role model. Children behave well, are kind and caring to each other. For example, the childminder reminds young children about rules and boundaries. She encourages them to consider how their behaviour may impact on others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants understand their responsibility to protect children in their care. They are able to identify the signs and symptoms of possible abuse, neglect and female genital mutilation. The childminder knows how to report concerns. She knows what to do if she is concerned about the conduct of adults. The childminder carries out regular checks effectively in her home, garden and during outings. She keeps effective records relating to children's health and attendance. This ensures that children are always cared for in a safe environment.

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should:

n develop partnerships and share information with other settings that children attend in order to promote continuity in children's learning and development n ensure that the intended learning of planned activities is clear in order to support the individual learning needs of children at different ages and stages of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451669 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10235926 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 6 Date of previous inspection 22 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She provides childcare from Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm. She works with a co-childminder and an assistant, both of whom hold a level 2 childcare qualification.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. They discussed the curriculum and what the childminder wants children to learn. n The inspector asked the childminder and her assistants questions throughout the inspection to establish their understanding of how to safeguard children. n A joint observation was completed. The childminder discussed her aims for the activity and the impact on children's learning. n Parents and children shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector held leadership and management discussions with the childminder throughout the day.

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Inspection activities

19 October 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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19 October 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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