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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children enjoy attending the childminder's setting and show that they feel safe and secure. They have built close bonds with the childminder, who has a kind and nurturing approach. Children excitedly build models out of construction materials and navigate where pieces should go, demonstrating well-developed motor skills. They creatively and imaginatively play with small world figures. They act out scenes based on their own experiences, such as buying ice cream and choosing different flavours.

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The provision is good

The childminder organises her time effectively. She ensures that the routine is varied so that children benefit from a range of good learning opportunities. Trips to local parks, playgroups and the library enable children to learn about the world around them. These opportunities support children to develop important social skills, such as how to play cooperatively and turn taking. Children understand the routines of the setting, such as helping to tidy away toys, and they respond well to the childminder's consistent praise and encouragement.

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The provision is good

The childminder puts strong emphasis on supporting children's language and communication skills. She maximises opportunities to introduce new vocabulary and extends children's thinking. While playing with cars, interesting discussions are held about whether to turn 'left or right'. Systems to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are good. The childminder ensures that key information is shared, and she has learned some simple sign language to support effective communication.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made positive improvements since the last inspection. She has met previous actions and has implemented a number of changes. Risk assessment is effective at identifying potential risks, and children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. n The childminder has increased her knowledge of providing an effective curriculum to ensure children make good progress in their learning. She has been proactive in researching early years matters and introduces new ideas and concepts in the daily routines. For example, a stronger focus on what the childminder intends for children to learn enables her to provide more targeted support. n The childminder has established close partnerships with parents. A gradual settling-in process for children helps them to quickly feel comfortable in the setting. Parents receive useful daily feedback about their child's day and developmental achievements. Parents enjoy receiving photos of special

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need to do better?

13 July 2023 n The childminder is skilled at supporting children to develop their early mathematics skills. For example, children learn about simple addition when they talk about needing to add one more. They learn about colour, shape, size and positioning during everyday activities. n Children develop a love for books. They enjoy listening to stories and reflect on past experiences, such as talking about when they have been swimming. However, there are insufficient opportunities for children to develop their mark- making and early writing skills throughout the day. n Children have many opportunities to be physically active. They regularly play outdoors and visit parks, where they build their coordination and navigate climbing equipment. They learn important self-help skills, such as putting on their shoes and accessing water when they are thirsty. However, the childminder is not always proactive in encouraging children to progress in their toilet

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities to support children's safety and welfare. She ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date by attending regular training. The childminder knows possible indicators that a child may be at risk and who should be contacted. Careful consideration is given to how to manage children's safety outside of the home. Children wear high-visibility jackets on school runs to help support their safety. Children learn important skills, such as how to cross the road safely.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to develop their mark-making and early writing skills n consider how to support children who may be ready for toilet training to make the transition in partnership with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2583483 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10288654 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 8 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates her childminding service from 7.30am to 6pm, each weekday. She holds a relevant early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss how the childminder plans her curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education provided and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning and development. n The inspector sampled some of the childminder's documents, including evidence of training completed.

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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

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