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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant work well together to build close relationships with the very young children attending. They are sensitive to their individual needs and encourage them to play well together. Children show that they feel safe, happy and content as they play and follow everyday routines.

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The provision is good

The childminder organises her home and activities effectively to encourage children to explore and learn. She uses her curriculum well to help all children learn new skills in small, achievable steps. For example, she teaches children how to make bubbles by using good explanations and modelling the actions. Children learn to dip the stick in and out of the bottle, hold it up, then take a breath and blow. They show great delight in their achievements. Children make good progress from their unique starting points.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant provide consistent support to help children learn how to share, take turns and wait patiently for what they want. Children respond well to the childminder's simple instructions and explanations as they gradually learn the behaviours that the childminder expects of them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is well organised and supports her assistant effectively. She monitors the quality of their work and their ongoing suitability. Together, they regularly complete training and development opportunities to improve their practice and children's experiences. They offer consistently good learning opportunities for all children. n The childminder and her assistant implement the curriculum aims well. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress and plans what they need to learn next, to help them reach the next stages in their development. She regularly revisits previous activities and experiences to understand what children have remembered. n Children move around confidently and choose their preferred activities. Occasionally, the childminder moves them on from one activity to another before they have had chance to fully explore or finish something that interests them. While this reduces opportunities for learning at such times, it does not detract

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from the childminder's good-quality teaching overall. n The childminder uses what she knows about the children and their families to help children develop a strong sense of well-being. For example, parents provide information and items for a 'what's in the box' activity. Children enjoy discussions about their families, pets and favourite things. They all show positive attitudes towards their learning. n The childminder and her assistant encourage children's communication and

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12 July 2023 language development well overall. They teach children new words, such as 'squash', 'binoculars' and 'caterpillar', as they engage in different activities. They narrate children's play and ask many interesting questions. Occasionally, they ask questions at the same time or in quick succession. When this happens, children do not have the time they need to think or respond to further develop this area of their learning. n The childminder and her assistant encourage children's participation as they read stories to them. Children know what comes next in their favourite stories and eagerly point to the illustrations, as they show an early love of books. The childminder praises children often, which encourages them to happily join in. n The childminder helps children to begin to develop the positive qualities they will need in their future lives. For example, she offers simple, age-appropriate

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explanations to help young children understand why it is not kind or fair to grab at toys that other children are playing with. Children begin to learn how to behave appropriately and show care and kindness towards others. n The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's care and learning. She encourages parents to contribute towards children's experiences. Parents report that their children are happy, enjoy learning and experience a broad range of activities in a nurturing and educational environment. Children benefit from consistency of care and learning between home and the childminding setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant understand the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or exposure to extreme views and behaviours. They know how to follow local reporting procedures in the event of a child protection concern or the behaviour of any adult who has contact with the children. The childminder keeps her child protection training up to date and monitors her assistant's understanding. She uses risk assessment well for her home and for any outings to keep children safe. She helps children learn to keep themselves safe, for example as they move around and use resources.

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should:

n give children the time they need to think about and respond to questions and interactions, to further encourage their communication and language abilities n consider times where children wish to pursue their interests before moving them on to another activity, to help them deepen their knowledge and further extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376318 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10276203 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 9 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 5 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the London borough of Bromley. The childminder holds a qualification in childcare at level 3. She provides childcare all day, Monday to Thursday, for most of the year. The childminder employs five assistants, two of whom she works with on a regular basis. She also co-owns and has close links with a local pre-school. The childminder is eligible to receive funding to provide free early education. However, at the time of this inspection, there were no children present to whom this applies.

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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 her home and explained how she ensures it is safe and suitable, and used to encourage children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n Parents shared their written views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector and the childminder conducted a joint evaluation of a planned activity led by the childminder's assistant. 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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