Childminder in Bromley

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in the childminder's care. She forms extremely warm and affectionate relationships with the children. Children are relaxed, happy and tremendously well cared for. This helps them to feel safe and secure. The childminder supports and encourages children with sensitivity. Children thrive and make great strides in their progress. The childminder has put much thought into making her home and garden an exciting and enticing place to motivate children to learn. High-quality, playful interactions with the childminder help children find the confidence to try new things. For example, she uses stories and props to inspire children to try new foods. Children play 'what's in the box' with eager anticipation. They pick out hats and learn to put them on by themselves.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder knows and understands the children incredibly well. She plans activities to support individualised learning with carefully sequenced learning experiences. Any gaps in learning are swiftly identified through effective assessment. Children learn to share and take turns with the childminder's skilful interaction, vigilance and praise. Children show high levels of confidence and self- esteem. They laugh heartily while playing peekaboo with silky scarves. The childminder speaks both Polish and English and is committed to supporting children's bilingualism. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder and comment, 'She goes the extra mile and beyond for your child and always has their best interests at heart.'

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her work and is deeply committed to the children in her care. Her ambitious curriculum is tailored to the interests and needs of the children. She provides an exceptional quality of education, ensuring that all children are gaining a strong foundation for their future learning. The childminder is calm and gentle. The nurturing environment provides an extremely happy and respectful atmosphere. Children are highly motivated and eager to play. n The childminder has made substantial improvements from her last inspection. She has attended a plethora of training to enhance her practice, for example training on speech and language, sensory processing disorder and special educational needs and/or disabilities awareness. n The childminder is remarkably responsive to children's individual needs. She respects children's privacy when changing their nappies and notices when they

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need time to relax. The childminder and parents share recipes to promote consistency and to offer children diverse menu choices. Parents appreciate the healthy home-made food offered. n The children hear the childminder talk in both English and Polish and respond in

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5 September 2023 both languages. This helps them to switch between both languages with ease. Stories are read in both English and Polish, and the childminder uses props and action superbly to engage the children. For example, on outings, they re-enact a story and go on a 'bear hunt' in the long grass. Regular planned outings, such as visits to the library, local fire station, mosque and lavender fields, enhance children's experiences of the wider community. n The children learn rich language to understand the world. They proudly recall the puffer fish and octopus as they play with them in the water tray. Very young children look at books with awe and can recognise and name a vast array of animals and birds. Children cuddle up with the childminder to share their favourite stories. The childminder skilfully teaches the children sign language to further support their communication skills. n Young children develop high levels of independence. They carefully pour water

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to drink from a small teapot, make choices in their play and help to clear away and set the table. Children look in the mirror and brush their own hair. The childminder sings a Polish song while cleaning the 'monster's teeth', which encourages children to brush their teeth when they arrive. n Children have fabulous opportunities to learn outdoors. They practise large- muscle skills as they climb up the hill to use the slide. They manoeuvre wheeled toys in and out of the numbered bays. They use the digger in the mud and the tipper truck to fill with sand. They learn how to pump the water to fill their containers and water the plants. Children have tremendous opportunities to experiment and problem-solve. The childminder plays alongside the children, helping them to persevere and develop resilience. n The childminder works extremely closely with parents to consistently strengthen children's learning and progress. Parents comment that communication is

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brilliant. They report that she shares daily updates with lovely heart-warming photos. Parents say their children have made great progress under her care, particularly with their social, independence and language skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding is given high priority. The childminder is committed to ensuring that she is up to date with current practice and has completed extensive safeguarding training. This includes a wide range of child protection issues. She knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She understands the correct procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder is constantly vigilant to keep children safe. Children learn about their own safety when they wear helmets to play on the wheeled toys and put sunscreen on when playing outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497416 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10284746 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 1 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. She offers childcare from Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, for most of the year.

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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 childminder. n Parents shared their views about the childminder with the inspector through letters. n The inspector observed interactions during activities and experiences, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder talked to the inspector about her curriculum and what she intended for children to learn. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

5 September 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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5 September 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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