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 welcoming and well-organised environment for children. Children are content and settled in the childminder's care. They form positive attachments with the childminder. Children show they feel safe and secure. For instance, they seek cuddles and reassurance when tired or unsure in new situations. The childminder supports their emotional well-being effectively.

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The provision is good

Children explore the well-equipped room and are encouraged to make choices as they select activities. Children explore different textures, such as shells, wooden rings and woollen balls. They use their small-muscle skills and hand-to-eye coordination to transport different-sized items from one container to another. Children are motivated learners and show high levels of enjoyment and concentration. The childminder has clear expectations about behaviour and consistently supports children to take turns and use good manners. For example, she encourages children to say please and thank you. Children learn to share toys and enjoy each other's company. Children behave well and develop close friendships with their peers. Children enjoy being active. They practise throwing and kicking balls. This contributes well to children's large-muscle skills and physical stamina.

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n Children develop good communication and language skills. They enjoy reading books with the childminder. She encourages children to turn pages and lift flaps in books. Young children point to pictures and she says the names of animals, such as 'cow' and 'dog'. She skilfully links these names to the familiar song 'Old McDonald had a farm'. Older children learn new vocabulary, such as 'shimmering' and 'succulent'. The childminder uses different strategies for children to remember new words and use them in their play. This encourages children to gain a love of literacy, which will help them with their later reading and writing skills. n The childminder has a clear and ambitious vision for providing high-quality, inclusive education for all. Children learn about a range of cultures through celebrations and festivals. For example, they enjoy activities based around festivals, such as Holi and Bonfire Night. This is one way children are being

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supported to understand the diverse world in which they live. n The childminder plans activities that are age-appropriate, enjoyable and considers the abilities and interests of all children. She encourages children to persevere with new challenges and succeed. The childminder praises their effort. However, she does not always use praise purposefully. Consequently, children do not fully understand what they have achieved. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. The childminder provides a

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23 February 2023 range of nutritious meals and snacks. Children enjoy daily outdoor play and fresh air. This helps to promote their good health and overall well-being. n The childminder helps children to prepare for the next stage of learning and development. She encourages children to follow routines and instructions. The childminder makes sure that children wash their hands before eating to provide good hygiene routines. However, children do not always have opportunities to build on their self-care skills to become more independent. For example, occasionally, she does not provide young children with opportunities to practise washing their hands themselves. n The childminder continuously reflects on her provision and creates improvement plans. She attends professional development training to strengthen her early childhood knowledge and skills. She is dedicated to improving her practice to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or

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disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language, receive the best possible outcome. n Parent partnership is effective. Parents report that their children are happy at the 'home-from-home environment' that the childminder provides. They say that the childminder has a 'friendly and gentle nature'. They are pleased with the opportunities for their children to visit parks, playgroups and the soft-play centre. This allows children to mix with varied age groups, which helps them develop social skills. n The childminder builds strong relationships with other settings that children attend. She gathers information about children's interests and progress from the staff in these settings. The childminder discusses this information with parents. This helps to promote continuity of learning, which aids children's overall development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She has a good knowledge of safeguarding. She knows the signs and symptoms that indicate that a child might be at risk of abuse. The childminder understands the procedures for reporting concerns about children's welfare and any allegations made against her or anyone in her household. She helps children learn to keep safe through road safety guidance on school runs and outings.

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should:

n use praise more purposefully, so that children can understand what they have achieved n support children to build on their self-care skills to become more independent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487264 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10264923 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 29 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. She offers childcare from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children.

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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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation relating to the childminder's suitability, qualifications and insurance. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of a planned activity. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and considered the impact on learning.

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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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