Childminder in Bromley

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised. Children are not always within sight or sound of the childminder to ensure that they are supervised suitably. For instance, the childminder leaves extended periods of time between checking children while they sleep. This means any issues with children's care or health would not be addressed in a timely manner during these routines, including if they were to become unwell while they sleep. This puts children at risk. Furthermore, the childminder exceeds the ratio of children she can care for, particularly during periods before and after school. This hinders the amount of attention and interaction the childminder can give each individual child, limiting the overall progress they can make and their levels of meaningful participation during learning experiences.

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The provision is inadequate

The weaknesses in care practices do not have a significant impact on children's education and behaviour. Children enjoy engaging with the childminder. For example, they re-enact stories with her. The childminder interacts suitably and draws children back in to the story if they lose interest. However, although the childminder provides age-appropriate activities overall, they are not always challenging enough to help children make the best possible progress in their learning.

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The provision is inadequate

Children generally behave well. The childminder consistently praises them for their good behaviour. This helps to boost their self-esteem. The childminder forms nurturing relationships with children. Younger children snuggle in for cuddles. Older children are confident to request what they want and need. Despite the weaknesses in practice, children appear happy.

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need to do better?

n The childminder fails to meet all statutory requirements to help ensure children's welfare. She does not evaluate her childminding practice effectively to swiftly recognise and address weaknesses to ensure that children receive consistently good quality care and education. n The childminder knows what children are able to do and has some suitable plans for children's learning. For instance, she knows what she wants children to achieve in relation to to their physical and social skills and helps them to develop in these areas adequately. Children use slides and rides in the garden to help support the development of their large muscles. However, at times, the childminder does not plan activities that fully match children's stage of development to help them get the most out of their play opportunities. This impacts on the levels of progress that children are able to make during these times. n Despite the weaknesses in curriculum planning, children are exposed to a variety

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need to do better?

9 February 2023 of language. The childminder introduces new words during play. For example, when children are building a castle, she encourages them to push and pull to fit pieces together. The childminder names the 'cannon' and 'drawbridge' to help develop children's vocabulary. n The childminder teaches children good hygiene practices. Children instinctively wash their hands before mealtimes. However, the childminder does not consistently encourage children to be independent. For example, the childminder does not support older children to put their shoes or coats on themselves, even though they are capable of doing this. She is quick to dress children and does not encourage them to try for themselves. n The childminder completes mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, however she does not extend her professional development opportunities further than this. She does not seek opportunities to help develop the quality of her

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teaching and outcomes for children so that they are always of a good standard. n The childminder suitably supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children can choose from various fruits at snack time. The childminder provides balanced and nutritious foods at mealtimes, such as offering vegetables on the side. She reminds the children to drink water regularly. Children take part in physical activities to help support their physical health, such as dance classes. n The childminder works well in her partnership with parents. Parents share their concerns with the childminder and together they resolve any worries children may have. The childminder communicates with parents daily, such as informing them of menus, activities and outings. However, she does not implement a two- way flow of information between her and other settings that children attend to help provide consistency in children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Breaches to the safeguarding and welfare requirements mean that children's well- being cannot be assured. However, the childminder understands her responsibility related to to identifying any concerns about children's welfare. She knows the action to take and to whom to report her concerns. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of the premises to help keep the environment safe. She also completes effective risk assessment for outings, such as to parks and stay-and-play sessions. Older children are able to explain the rules to follow during outings to help keep them safe, such as not talking to strangers.

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Due date

9 February 2023 ensure that children are checked frequently while they are sleeping to help keep them safe 24/05/2023

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Due date

ensure that ratio requirements are consistently adhered to so that children's needs can always be met. 24/05/2023

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should:

n strengthen plans for children's learning to help ensure that all activities have a clear purpose and they fully match each child's stage of development n extend the opportunities given to children for them learn to do things for themselves, to fully support development in their independence and self-care skills n seek further professional development opportunities to help develop existing knowledge and skills, and to raise the quality of practices and provision for children to a good level n develop the effectiveness of partnerships with other settings the children attend, to embed a consistent approach when supporting children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2583483 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10259992 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates her childminding services from 7.30am to 6pm each weekday. She holds a relevant early years qualification.

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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 inspector viewed the setting with the childminder and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with samples of key documentation. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.

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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

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