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 creates a relaxed environment in her home. Children feel happy as they choose what they want to play with and whether they want to play inside or outside. The childminder listens to children and helps them to make choices. The childminder gets to know children very well, which helps them to feel valued. Children express what they like and dislike. They develop their own talents and interests. Children feel motivated to learn, and all children behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans exciting experiences that deepen children's understanding of the world. For example, when children spot birds in the garden, they count the birds they see and talk about what they look like. The childminder extends children's mathematical skills by helping them to count the birds. She deepens children's understanding by teaching them about the different species of birds. Children are excited to learn, and confidently share their learning with their friends and the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder takes children on a variety of exciting trips to their local community and beyond. For example, children visit the seaside and go to the local shops. Children learn about the world around them. They develop a sense of belonging, and see and learn about other people. Children have high levels of self– esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know children extremely well. She demonstrates a strong understanding of child development. The childminder uses this knowledge to create a curriculum that helps children to develop a wide range of knowledge and skills. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. n The childminder supports children to learn new language. She reads to children and promotes a love of books and stories. Children are excited to choose books that they find interesting. They talk about what happens in stories and turn the pages enthusiastically, as the childminder reads to them. Children's speaking and listening skills are very well supported. n The childminder plans activities that children enjoy. However, on occasion, she does not fully consider what support children need to join in. This means that at times not all children are able to fully develop their concentration skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out what children know and can do. She extends children's learning by supporting children to learn specific skills and knowledge. Children reach their developmental milestones. n Care practices are effective. The childminder responds to the needs of children and tends to their physical needs. However, on occasion, the childminder does

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need to do better?

6 July 2023 not extend opportunities for children to be independent. For example, she does not encourage children to wipe their own faces after lunch or promote the use of cutlery. Children do not always fully develop their self-care skills. n The childminder is able to identify when children need additional support with their learning. She works effectively with external agencies to help children to access expert support where required. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make progress in their learning. n Parents are happy with the care and education that their children receive. They say that their children make progress, in particular with their speaking skills. The childminder says that the discussions they have with the childminder help them to extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder understands that it is important for children to lead a healthy

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need to do better?

lifestyle. She teaches children about the foods that are good for their bodies. The childminder takes children to the shops and encourages children to make choices about what they want to eat. Children develop a sense of what they like. n The childminder is reflective of her practice. She diligently arranges opportunities to extend her own teaching skills. The childminder links her own professional development with the needs of children. The childminder has attended training to support children to understand their feelings. This has a positive impact on children's emotional development and behaviour.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of the risk factors of different types of abuse. She is able to talk about the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse or harm. The childminder has a procedure for reporting her concerns to her local safeguarding partners. She understands the action she must take in the event of an allegation being made against an adult. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of her setting. This helps her to ensure that her home is hazard free. She regularly attends training to help to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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should:

n develop planning of activities so that all children are deeply engaged in their learning and reach the best possible outcomes n extend opportunities for children to do things for themselves to help them to achieve high levels of independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493872 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10289088 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 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Orpington, Kent. She offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years. She 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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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

6 July 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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