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 are happy and safe at the setting. They have secure bonds with the childminder and approach her if they need support or they want to ask any questions. Children enjoy interacting with their friends. They have formed strong friendships. Older children sing nursery rhymes to younger children and help them learn the actions.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of all the children. Children spend time with the childminder in the garden, developing their physical skills. They climb onto the swings, go up and down a small set of stairs and learn to ride bicycles. The childminder encourages the children to take risks. She supports them and monitors this well. Children are encouraged by her support to persevere when tasks are a little more difficult. Children's achievements are celebrated.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy pretend play. They take babies on buggy walks, wrap them up in blankets and pretend to feed them. The childminder joins children in their play and supports them to extend their learning. They talk about how they care for their babies and how they should pat them gently. She invites younger children over so they can play with the older children, which excites the younger ones. Children behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum that provides children with high-quality experiences, inside and outside. She takes children to a local song and music group. Children meet people from the local community and interact with children of different age groups. The childminder takes children on bus and train rides. This is a new experience for some children. She uses most opportunities to extend children's learning. n Quality interactions with the childminder allow children to develop their communication and language skills. Older children have conversations with the childminder about the sounds they can hear in the garden. Younger children make eye-to-eye contact with the childminder while playing games, such as peekaboo. They communicate through expressions and sounds. Children show high levels of understanding and have a good vocabulary. n The childminder plans activities that develop younger children's skills and

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knowledge in the prime areas of learning. Overall, she has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. For younger children, she plans activities to support them so they can share their interests and play with others. However, when planning some activities, the childminder does not always consider exactly what older children need to learn next. n Children are active and curious. They engage well during activities and listen to

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need to do better?

9 June 2023 instructions well. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and is quick to manage conflict. However, when children do not include others in their play, she does not help children to identify emotions and support them to understand how others may feel. n Children have lots of opportunities to develop their independence and personal awareness. Children recognise their own belongings. They talk to others about what they have for lunch and who prepared their meals for them. Children can manage their own needs. When thirsty, they ask for more water. They explain they need more water as it hot. When children put their shoes on incorrectly, the childminder skilfully uses questions to help them recognise their own mistakes. Children are proud when they make corrections. n The childminder reflects on her practice and works well with her co-minder and attends regular training. For parents who cannot access feedback in English, she

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need to do better?

sends feedback in writing, translated into the parents' preferred language. The childminder responds well to feedback and updated information. She is reviewing safe-sleep arrangements for the children in her care. n Parents are very happy with the care provided by the childminder. The communication and feedback provided by the childminder is strong. Parents can approach the childminder if they have any additional concerns or questions. They can see the progress their children are making at home, in particular the range of vocabulary and fluency of speech.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong knowledge of the external agencies she needs to work with when raising a concern about a child's welfare. She can identify signs of abuse and when children may be at risk of online abuse. The childminder has an understanding of how harm within the household, such as domestic abuse or substance misuse, can impact children long term. If an allegation is made against the childminder, her co-minder or other adults, she would record and report the concerns to the local authority and other external agencies. The childminder risk assesses the activities and areas within her home to ensure they are safe for children.

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should:

n consider ways to support children to learn about their feelings and actions and how this may affect others n consider up-to-date guidance on safer sleep to ensure that changes are made in accordance with this guidance n improve planning to make sure there are clear learning intentions for older

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should:

9 June 2023 children in each adult-led activity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240365 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10259989 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 7 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 25 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder works with a co-minder. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, term time only. The co-minder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n Staff and parents spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

9 June 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

9 June 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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