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 has built secure and trusting relationships with children. She is sensitive to their needs. Children's views are listened to and valued. Children are happy and feel secure. They snuggle into the childminder for reassuring cuddles. Children are exposed to an exciting and varied curriculum. For example, they enjoy trying on shoes and buying bags in the role-play shop. Later, they spend time shape sorting and colour matching. Children are regularly taken on trips to explore the local area. They visit parks, woodlands, nature trails and farms. The childminder knows the children very well. She assesses their development and extends their learning. This leads to children making good progress.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. Older children know the expectations for behaviour. Younger children are gently supported to understand the boundaries. The childminder consistently praises the children's efforts. This boosts their self-esteem and increases their desire to achieve. For example, younger children hear the childminder praise older children who are potty training. This supports in them wanting to try as well. Children benefit from a balanced and nutritious meal plan. They independently feed themselves at lunchtime. The childminder considers dietary requirements and allergies in her menu.

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need to do better?

n Children learn through an exciting curriculum. Overall, they have access to a wide range of resources. The childminder is passionate about outcomes for children. She adapts activities to meet individual needs. For example, older children sort by shape and colour. Younger children find simple shapes, while babies use shape sorters. Outside equipment supports gross motor development. However, the childminder does not consider plans for physical development indoors. n Children develop good early communication skills. The childminder continually promotes language. For example, she asks the children where the driver will sit as they put play figures on the bus. When role playing 'shops' with the childminder, she explains what 'croissants' are and where they come from. This is clearly having a profound effect as children engage in two-way conversations. n The childminder holds an ambitious vision. She works in partnership with

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professionals. For example, she notes what children are learning in the nursery and continues this in her setting. The childminder completes referrals to appropriate agencies. This ensures that all children receive support to achieve the best possible progress. The childminder supports her assistant to understand how children learn. However, additional professional development would increase the assistant's knowledge and improve the opportunities provided. n Children's emotional development is sensitively supported. For example, the

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need to do better?

22 February 2023 childminder encourages children to recall the 'Owl Babies' story when they miss their mummy. She uses a gentle tone to remind children that their 'mummy' will come back too. The childminder offers cuddles, and praises the children's patience. Children are supported to share and wait their turn. n The childminder instils good hygiene practice. Young children are taught to wash their hands regularly. Children sit together to eat lunch. They are encouraged to be independent. They help themselves to sandwiches and feed themselves yoghurt. The childminder sits with the children and tells them how food gives them energy to play. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. Parents appreciate the safe, stimulating environment. Settling-in sessions enable parents and children to familiarise themselves with the setting. Daily communication informs parents of their child's routine. Weekly journals provide an insight into children's

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learning. Ideas are shared so that parents can continue supporting children's learning at home. n The setting is safe and secure. Children move between the house and external playroom freely. The childminder carries out comprehensive risk assessments. She holds business insurance for her car, which is used for outings. Children wear high-visibility vests on trips. They point out the safety strap that connects them together when they go on walks. This helps children to gain good skills to manage risks and learn how to be safe on outings.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children in her care. She is aware of the signs and symptoms to look for and the procedures to follow should she have concerns for the welfare of a child or the actions of an adult. The childminder ensures that children are supervised. She shares details of accidents with parents. Fire plans are in place and fire drills are carried out regularly. A record of suitability checks are held for all adults who live or work on the premises. The childminder addresses safety hazards in the home and garden to increase her levels of support and supervision, which help children to play and explore safely.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to experience more-challenging physical activities, in particular when they cannot access the outdoors n seek opportunities for assistants to access further professional development, to enhance their knowledge and benefit children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472854 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10275296 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 8 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Farnborough, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, during term time only. The childminder is a qualified teacher and works with an assistant.

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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 inspector spent time with the childminder. They completed a learning walk to discuss the setting and the curriculum. n The inspector spent time observing the interactions between the childminder and children and the quality of education, and considered the impact on children's learning. n The inspector gathered parents' views and took these into account. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificates and evidence of the suitability of those living or working on the premises.

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Inspection activities

22 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

22 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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