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

Children make choices and learn self-care skills at the childminder's home. They feel completely at home as they freely access the space and decide what to play with. Children know how to help themselves to drinking water, they assist each other to put their shoes on to go outside. Children are learning to be kind to one another. They are considerate of each other's feelings as they gain independence skills.

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The provision is good

Children develop listening skills with the gentle encouragement of the childminder. For example, as they play in the garden, the childminder helps them to listen out for environmental sounds. Children talk about what they can hear, including children playing at the local school and planes flying overhead. The childminder has high expectations of children's listening. Children are learning to identify the differences between sounds. They are developing key pre-literacy skills in preparation for learning to read.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and happy. They show determination as they ride up and down the path on different ride-on toys. Children work hard to navigate risk as they carefully bump their vehicles down the steps. Children try hard, for example when one of the wheels falls off a car a child says, 'I can do it' as they fix it back on. Children feel motivated to learn. They have positive attitudes to learning and behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum with clear learning intentions. She aims to provide children with the confidence to express themselves and ask for help. For example, children learn to think about their own safety when on a walk. They use the toilet independently and ask the childminder for support where required. The childminder knows that this helps children be ready for the next stage of their education. n The childminder plans a rich set of experiences for children to explore their community. For example, they go to classes where children learn nursery rhymes and make friends. They go on the school run and for walks to local parks. Children are developing a sense of belonging in their local community. n The childminder finds out what children know and can do. She uses this information to plan activities for children to build on their skills and knowledge. The childminder links children's previous experiences with new learning

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opportunities. For example, as they plant seeds the childminder says, 'We planted some grass seeds last week, shall we do some sunflower seeds outside?' The children are keen to explore. n The childminder has a strong understanding of child development. This helps her

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18 May 2023 to quickly identify any gaps in learning. The childminder knows how to seek external support for children who need extra help with their learning. All children reach their developmental milestones. n The childminder plans activities that the children find interesting. However, on occasion, the childminder is not always able to adapt focused activities to encourage all children to concentrate. Not all children achieve the best possible outcomes. n The childminder teaches children to express themselves. For example, she encourages babies to make gestures before they use words. Children engage in back-and-forth conversations with the childminder. They pick up new vocabulary and use it in their play. Children are becoming fluent speakers. n The childminder is reflective of her practice. She regularly asks for feedback from the children and parents to help improve her service. However, the childminder does not always link professional development opportunities with

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the learning needs of the children. Children do not benefit fully from the improvement of her teaching skills over time. n Parents are happy with the care that children receive. They report that the childminder shares her policies clearly. Parents say that the daily discussions they have with the childminder help them to extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder knows that it is important for children to learn about others. She teaches children to listen to each other and be respectful of each other's feelings. However, she does not always provide opportunities for children to learn about a wide range of differences. Children's understanding of people different to themselves is sometimes limited.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of the signs that a child may be at risk of abuse or harm. She regularly attends training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder has a clear procedure for recording and reporting her concerns to the appropriate authorities. She understands the factors that may affect her suitability. The childminder knows how to report allegations relating to adults. She conducts regular risk assessments of her setting to ensure that children are safe. On outings, the childminder makes sure that she is aware of hazards and plans in advance to assess the risk to children in her care.

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should:

n develop further the planning of focused activities to support all children to be deeply engaged in their learning

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should:

18 May 2023 n build on opportunities for the continuous development of staff to help teaching skills to develop over time n develop further the planning of opportunities to teach children about differences between themselves and other people.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY315861 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10285969 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 8 Date of previous inspection 26 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Bromley, Kent. Her operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round. She offers free funded early education to children aged two, three and four years of age. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 May 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

18 May 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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