Childminder in Bromley

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy activities and play happily with their friends. However, the childminder does not always identify children who have gaps in their development and seek extra support for them in their learning. As a result, not all children are well prepared for the next stages of their education.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and safe in the childminder's home. The childminder provides children with a structured routine that helps them to feel secure. For example, children sing and move every morning when they join in with 'wake up and shake up' sessions with the childminder. These helps children to feel confident. Children learn the words and actions to familiar songs.

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The provision requires improvement

Children listen well. They hear the childminder use new words and echo them back. For example, when children play with play dough, the childminder gives them instructions. Children listen and respond and copy the words they hear. They feel pleased with themselves as they hear praise from the childminder. Children enjoy singing songs and listening to stories. They develop their communication skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum and activities that children enjoy. The childminder finds out what children find interesting. Children play happily with the childminder and their friends. n The childminder has a clear understanding of child development. She finds out what children know and what they need to learn next. However, the childminder does not use this information to consider all children's next steps in learning. She does not provide activities that are challenging for all children. Consequently, not all children make enough progress in their learning. n The childminder speaks clearly to children. She talks to children throughout the day. Children are learning new words and using them in their play. n The childminder understands that some children need additional support with their learning. However, she does not work effectively with external agencies to make sure that all children access the support they need. The childminder does

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need to do better?

not consistently adapt her curriculum to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They report that the childminder communicates with them about their children's learning. This helps parents to understand what their children are learning. n The childminder knows that it is important for children to learn about other cultures. She plans activities that help children to learn about each other's differences. These give children a broader understanding of people's differences. n The childminder has effective care practices. She supports children to develop

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7 December 2022 their confidence and independence. For example, children are learning to feed themselves. They make choices about what they like and dislike. This supports their emotional well-being and helps them to feel safe. n The childminder knows that it is important for children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She makes sure that children spend plenty of time outside. For example, children explore the local park. Children enjoy running and climbing. They learn how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder teaches children to cooperate with each other. For example, she reminds them to share and take turns. Children are learning to understand one another's feelings. They behave well. n The childminder is reflective of her practice. She regularly attends training to refresh her knowledge. This helps her to understand how children learn.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs that a child may be at risk of abuse or harm. She has a safeguarding policy that she follows in order to make sure that any concerns are recorded and reported. The childminder knows how to report her concerns to the appropriate authorities. She has a strong understanding of a range of safeguarding issues. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of her home to keep children safe.

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Due date

address any learning and development needs that children may have in partnership with parents and external agencies as appropriate 10/03/2023

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Due date

use information about each child's development to plan challenging experiences in each area of their learning. 10/03/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469257 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10236277 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 17 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 28 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder provides childcare all year round, from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. She provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 discussed how the childminder organises her setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and discussed how the curriculum had been implemented. She assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

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

7 December 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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