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 feel safe at the childminder's home. They explore a variety of creative and messy-play activities. For example, children use red paint to make their own England flag. They giggle with their friends as they explore messy foam. Children have fun and chat to their friends about what they can see and feel.

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The provision is good

Children are confident explorers. They regularly go on outings in the local area. For example, they go to a local farm, a theme park and attend a local Christmas fair. Children are learning about the world around them. They enjoy meeting new people and are learning about how things work. Children's physical development is well supported. They spend lots of time outside. They enjoy riding on wheeled toys and exploring the sand and water tray in the garden. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder helps them to develop their independence skills. For example, they change out of wet clothes and put on their own shoes and coats. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, on frequent trips to the park, children learn to cross the road safely.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong understanding of the knowledge and skills that children need to learn. She knows how to support children to develop a range of skills. She plans activities that help children achieve their developmental milestones. n The childminder uses assessment to find out what the children know and can do. She uses this information to plan activities to help children make progress in their learning. She shares this information with parents. Children are able to extend their learning at home. n Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She sings songs and the children join in excitedly. For example, the children sing 'I had a little turtle' as they giggle with the childminder. Children are learning the words to nursery rhymes. They are using new language in their play. n The childminder plans an ambitious curriculum. She knows what children need

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to learn to be well prepared for the next stage of their education. The childminder supports older children to learn key reading and writing skills. She assesses their knowledge of number and plans activities that cover any gaps in their knowledge. As a result, children are generally very well prepared for school. n The childminder understands that it is important for children to learn about other cultures. She plans opportunities for children to learn about different

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24 November 2022 communities. However, she has not fully explored ways to help children share their own cultural backgrounds with their friends. Children do not always have opportunities to share their previous experiences with others. n The childminder works with parents to ensure children have a familiar routine. She ensures that all children have quiet time to relax during the day. Children that sleep do so in a quiet and calm space. They listen to relaxing music and wake up when they are ready. This supports children to feel ready to learn. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They report that the childminder takes the children on exciting adventures, such as to the theme park. Parents say that communication is effective and helps them to understand what their children know and can do. n The childminder and her assistants are reflective of their practice. The childminder regularly plans professional development opportunities to extend her

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knowledge. However, she does not fully explore ways to support both of her assistants to develop their knowledge and skills, and ensure the quality of teaching is consistently high. n The childminder identifies children who may need additional support. She works with external agencies to help children access expert advice. However, activities to support children's developing communication and language skills are not precisely targeted to ensure all children make the best possible progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a clear understanding of their responsibility to safeguard children. She and her assistants know the signs to look out for that a child may be at risk of harm. They know where to go to report any concerns. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments in the setting to ensure children are kept safe. She demonstrates a clear understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder has robust recruitment procedures in place. She completes relevant checks on her assistants to ensure their suitability to work with children.

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should:

n further develop the knowledge of all assistants, to ensure the quality of interactions with children is consistently of the highest quality n explore ways to help children understand the cultural backgrounds of their friends n further consider the targeted implementation of the curriculum for communication and language, to take into account the specific needs of all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2587607 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10251155 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 13 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Biggin Hill in Kent. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6:30pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent to level 5. She works with two assistants, one of whom holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of

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their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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