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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy in the childminder's welcoming home. They show that they feel safe and secure and are motivated to learn. They are settled and build strong relationships with the childminder. Children develop a keen interest in reading. They listen to stories and engage in detailed discussions about what is happening in the book. They comment on the characters and how they are feeling and are keen to turn the page to find out what happens next. The childminder supports children's independence from a young age. Children willingly help to tidy away resources and put on their own shoes ready to go outside. The childminder encourages children to practise new skills, such as doing up zips, to help support school readiness.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour and attitudes are good. They are keen learners and are gaining high levels of self-esteem. Children have opportunities to explore the community around them and learn about the wider world. They visit local groups, parks and farms to enhance their learning. Children are friendly towards visitors and eagerly engage with them. This helps to promote their confidence in new situations. Children are kind and use good manners. For example, they say 'please' and 'thank you' and clap each other's achievements during activities.

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need to do better?

n In general, children benefit from a well-planned, sequenced curriculum across all areas of learning. The childminder follows children's interests, has a clear understanding of what they need to learn next and checks on their understanding and recall. She regularly assesses the children's progress and development to identify gaps and next steps. Yet, at times, the childminder does not always differentiate activities to meet the needs of all children. This results in some children not being sufficiently challenged. n The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language skills. Children are keen to look at books throughout the day. The childminder encourages children to talk about what they can see in the pictures and explains what different words mean. For example, she explains what a 'savannah' is as children read a book about jungle animals. The childminder engages children in general conversations to enhance children's learning further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder skilfully teaches mathematical language as the children play. For example, she talks to the children about different sizes as they compare animals. Children learn about number as they count how many objects to put in the bowl during an activity and how many blueberries they have for snack, to ensure that they all have the same. The childminder supports children to use their fingers to check how many. She keeps numbers small for the children, so they gain a secure understanding of numbers and their value before moving on

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need to do better?

19 April 2023 to bigger numbers. n Children learn to enjoy healthy and active lifestyles. For example, the childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks, which supports children to make positive choices about the foods that they eat. Children comment on what their favourite meal is and engage in conversations with the childminder about what is healthy. The childminder supports children to develop physically as they climb steps to the slide and manoeuvre ride-on toys around the garden. She helps children develop their hand muscles as they use tweezers to pick up different objects. n The childminder values her partnerships with parents. She recognises the importance of sharing information to help support children's care and development. Parents value the care their children receive. They speak highly of the information they regularly receive on the progress their children make. The childminder has developed links to other settings that children attend to ensure

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need to do better?

continuity of care and learning. n The childminder is professional and enthusiastic about her role. She completes mandatory training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. However, she does not engage the views of parents and children effectively on how to improve when reviewing her setting and practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role to promote children's well-being at all times. She attends regular training and has a solid knowledge of child protection and safeguarding matters. The childminder knows the actions to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She understands the procedures to follow if there is an allegation made against her. The childminder has risk assessment procedures in place to help her identify any hazards. She uses simple rules for the children when on trips to enable them to understand how to keep themselves safe when outside the setting. The space used for childminding is clean and safe for children to play and learn in.

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should:

n review some activities to make sure that children's different stages of development are considered so that all children's learning is sufficiently challenged n strengthen the process for reviewing and evaluating the setting and practice for improvement to include the views of parents and children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2627657 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10281118 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 4 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 2021 and lives in Petts Wood, in the London Borough of Bromley. She provides care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant level three qualification in childcare.

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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 their evaluation of the provision. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between children and the childminder. n The inspector sampled written feedback from parents to gather their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

19 April 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

19 April 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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