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 Met

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The provision is good

The childminder builds a strong and caring relationship with children from the start. This supports them to feel safe and secure in her care. Children know the routine well. They take off their shoes on arrival and find their names to self-register. This supports them to develop their independence and promotes their early literacy skills. Children are happy to attend and settle quickly into the childminder's welcoming home.

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The provision is good

The childminder organises the environment well to help children make choices in their play and become confident and motivated to learn. The childminder provides a well-sequenced and broad curriculum. She builds on children's interests and encourages them to explore and practise their problem-solving skills. For example, children persevere as they test different keys to unlock doors in the playhouse. They use screwdrivers to mend toy cars, which challenges their thinking and develops their fine motor skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder models positive behaviour. She has high expectations for all children to make good progress and encourages good manners. Children listen and behave well. They follow rules and take responsibility to help to tidy away after playing. Children respond to gentle reminders and enjoy receiving praise and encouragement, which raises their self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a child-focused curriculum. She plans activities around children's interests, which keeps children motivated and builds on their knowledge. The childminder uses observations and assessments to monitor children's achievements. Each term, she checks children's progress and identifies any gaps in learning. The childminder knows the children well. This ensures all children make good progress. n The childminder is proactive in promoting children's language and communication. She speaks clearly and engages children in conversations. The childminder asks questions and gives children time to think and answer. She introduces new vocabulary and supports children to speak in sentences. The childminder recognises when children have difficulty with speech clarity. Children enjoy sharing stories and singing to help gain confidence. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak highly of the childminder.

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need to do better?

They describe her as 'kind' and 'caring' and acknowledge that their children enjoy attending. Communication is good and they receive regular updates on their children's learning. The childminder shares next steps, updates on children's progress and ideas to continue learning at home. Parents state that their children have increased their language and social skills since attending.

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18 July 2023 n Children learn about the benefits of healthy lifestyles with the childminder. They play outside daily and practise their large-muscle movements. Children enjoy climbing and using the slide, steering bikes and kicking footballs, which develops their balance and coordination skills. Children eat healthy snacks and meals and follow good hygiene routines. They learn about the importance of oral health as they practise cleaning their teeth. n The childminder fully engages in children's play. She skilfully watches and then provides commentary and asks questions to help extend their ideas. Children use tools in the sand and extend their imaginations. They are excited as they find snails and flowers, which extends their understanding of nature. The childminder includes numbers and counting in their play. However, she does not extend their knowledge by introducing any other mathematical language or

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concepts. n The childminder provides an inclusive setting where she fully promotes diversity and inclusion. The childminder provides resources and books to reflect different family make-ups, traditions and disabilities. She teaches children about numerous religious and cultural festivals by sharing stories and planning craft activities. This helps children to develop an understanding of others and begin to learn about what makes them unique. Children are kind to each other and behave well. n The childminder is enthusiastic and enjoys her role. She evaluates her practice and seeks views from parents to help her make further improvements. The childminder rotates her toys and makes changes to the playroom to keep children interested and motivated to learn. The childminder has completed some training. However, this is not always well planned to help her strengthen her practice or support children's learning further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is fully aware of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She uses daily checks and risk assessments to ensure the environment is free from hazards and safe for children to play in. The childminder has completed safeguarding training, including the 'Prevent' duty. She recognises signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder has procedures in place to record and report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children and ensures her suitability checks are in place.

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should:

n strengthen continued professional development to target knowledge that benefits children's learning even further

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should:

18 July 2023 n introduce mathematical language and concepts during children's play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493065 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10289545 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 2 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 28 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Beckenham, in the London Borough of Bromley. She provides childcare between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Friday, all year, apart from bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity and discussed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about safeguarding and how she evaluates her practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate, qualifications, insurance and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

18 July 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

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