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

The childminder provides a stimulating and organised environment for children to grow and learn in. Children engage in their play and confidently select activities and toys that meet their interests. For example, they enjoy creating different sounds and lights as they press buttons on interactive technology toys. In addition, children have a positive attitude to their learning as they express their wishes and feelings. Children have a loving and warm relationship with the childminder, who is friendly and nurturing. They speak fondly of the childminder and her family. Children speak with authorised visitors to the setting. Children are emotionally secure and happy. They demonstrate that they are confident and have a sense of belonging.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy interacting with the childminder and their peers. They are keen to sing songs and nursery rhymes with the childminder. For example, children join in with familiar songs, such as 'Five little men in a flying saucer'. This helps them to become confident in their counting skills. The childminder has high expectations of children. She provides children with structured routines and consistent boundaries. The childminder models positive behaviour to children, including sharing and taking turns. Children respond well to this, saying thank you and please during their interactions with each other. They behave well and show respect to each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritious meals and snacks for children. The childminder promotes healthy eating by encouraging children to try new foods, including various fruits and vegetables. Children develop a good understanding of healthy eating as they engage in discussions with the childminder at mealtimes. n Children practise their physical skills in the childminder's garden and on their outings. They enjoy visits to the local parks and a playgroup in the immediate community. However, children do not have consistent opportunities to experience the wider world, to develop their learning to the highest level. n The childminder uses her knowledge of child development to create a curriculum that focuses on each child's individual abilities. She uses children's experiences and interests as a guide when she plans activities. This leads to children being motivated and keen to participate in activities. For example, following Bonfire

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Night celebrations, children excitedly create pictures of fireworks with glitter and paint. The childminder talks to children about their experiences and extends their vocabulary as she introduces words, such as 'bang, swoosh' and 'crackle', to describe how fireworks sound. n The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She is aware of her responsibility to provide parents with a written progress check when their

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need to do better?

9 November 2022 children are aged between two and three years. Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They report that their children are always happy to attend the setting. They state that she provides a 'consistently high-level quality of care' and would recommend her to others. Parents explain that they have seen their children come on in 'leaps and bounds' in their learning and development. n Children develop self-care skills for some of their personal needs. For example, children wash their hands and feed themselves. However, occasionally, the childminder completes tasks that children are capable of attempting and mastering themselves, such as putting on their coats and shoes. Consequently, the childminder does not always use opportunities to extend children's self-care skills to increase their independence. n The childminder recognises the importance of the self-evaluation process to identify areas of improvement. As a result, she has attended ongoing

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professional development opportunities to strengthen her teaching skills and knowledge further. For instance, recent training has inspired her to create playing areas indoors and outdoors with natural resources to encourage children's curiosity and sensory experiences. n The childminder provides good support for children's communication and language. She reads stories with expression and uses an animated voice and actions, which captures children's interest and engagement. Children repeat familiar phrases from stories. This helps children to develop a love of books.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She undertakes regular safeguarding and child protection training to refresh her knowledge and is highly competent. The childminder recognises the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has a secure knowledge of how to make a referral to the local authority. The childminder is aware of what to do if an allegation is made against her or a household member. She carries out robust risk assessments to ensure that children are always safe. The childminder supervises children well and makes sure that her home is free from hazards to help minimise any risks to children.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for children to experience the wider world to develop their learning to the highest level n extend opportunities for children to develop their self-care skills to help increase their independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459075 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10236089 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 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Beckenham, Kent. The childminder provides childcare all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation relating to the childminder's suitability, qualifications and insurance. n The inspector spoke to children and took account of the views of parents from their written feedback. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed the findings.

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Inspection activities

9 November 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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9 November 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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