Childminder in Bromley

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children form extremely close bonds with the childminder in this nurturing setting. Older children return to visit and regularly keep in touch with the childminder as they progress in their education. Younger children show how secure and settled they are as they confidently settle to play with complete enthusiasm.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder promotes children's communication and language extremely well. She talks and listens to children, treats them as individuals and asks questions that encourage them to think and contribute. Children are fascinated as the childminder shares books with them. They sit together comfortably on the sofa and playfully act out the characters as they read. The childminder is highly skilled at capturing children's interest so they develop a love for books. Children smile and point to the pictures as they excitedly join in with the actions. Children are becoming extremely happy and enthusiastic learners.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder creates a calm and caring atmosphere where everyone treats each other with consideration. Children offer each other toys without being prompted by the childminder but with her full recognition as she praises them for their actions. She carefully builds on children's negotiation skills, including this throughout children's learning so that they build on these skills over time. She plans the curriculum around developing children's knowledge and independence through activities that inspire their enthusiasm and imaginations.

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need to do better?

n The childminder prioritises children's well-being and emotional security. She works closely with parents to consider and ensure that children are ready for new challenges. She effectively makes sure that children consolidate their skills before taking the next steps and extending their learning. The childminder has high expectations of children and their ability to do things for themselves. As a result, children are very able and display self-assurance and develop independence from an early age. They use their personal skills successfully, for example when helping themselves to drinks and fruit at snack time and when putting their coats and shoes on before going out to play. n The childminder knows the children extremely well. She gathers relevant information about what children know and can do from before they start. She uses this information alongside her own observations to provide opportunities

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that help develop children's next steps in learning. She considers all children's individual developmental stages carefully before providing challenges in specific areas and is clear about working with other professionals when children may need additional support. n Children are fully engaged when experimenting with weighing and measuring.

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17 February 2023 The childminder allows children to lead their play as they become fascinated by comparing quantities. She expertly asks questions and makes suggestions that inspire children's curiosity. Children become very secure in their understanding of mathematical concepts. n Children display their confidence and ability to communicate. They delight in talking to visitors and inviting them to join their play. They become thoroughly immersed in their imaginary play. They share ideas through conversations that build on each other's creativity. The childminder expertly joins in with their play and encourages them to pronounce the names of the animals, as they explore the textures of the crunchy foods they like to eat. n Children learn to take care of their own safety. Physical activity is embedded into daily routines, and children demonstrate physical agility and confidence. In the garden, they learn how to ride the cars and trikes in a circuit safely. They learn

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need to do better?

to show respect and kindness and develop excellent negotiation skills with each other. Children enjoy outings and trips further afield to extend their exploratory skills. They get to socialise and mix with other children. They benefit enormously from the many rich opportunities to learn about their local community and the world around them. n The childminder values and fully incorporates the detailed information parents provide about children when they first attend. This forms the basis of an extremely effective partnership between the childminder and the families she works with. This continually promotes children's progress and well-being. Parents are extremely complimentary about the care and education their children receive. They particularly appreciate that she is highly responsive and mention the excellent communication and support they receive from the childminder. They are confident that their children benefit from exceptional

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support for their learning, health and well-being. n The childminder is enthusiastic and sharply focused on providing high-quality care and education. She prioritises and maintains her professional development to a high standard. She has continued to develop the expertise she needs to support the mixed age range of children she works with to the highest level. As a result, she is fully able to inspire all children with her curriculum and children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding children is a priority for the childminder. She is vigilant and has a thorough understanding of how to follow the local safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. She has a secure understanding of what to do should she have concerns about a child's welfare and the procedures she would follow to report any concerns. Risk assessments are embedded in practice and provide children with a very safe environment to play and learn. The childminder supervises children attentively and prioritises children's safety at all times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY100318 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10264181 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 11 Date of previous inspection 7 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Bromley North, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Thursday, from 7.20am to 6.15pm, all year round except on public bank 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including safeguarding procedures and evidence of relevant training.

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Inspection activities

17 February 2023 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

17 February 2023 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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