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 provides children with an inviting, busy but calm environment in which they can play and explore. Even children new to the setting settle quickly and begin to show an interest in all the learning experiences that she provides. The childminder works alongside parents to understand children's home routines and interests. She continually implements and builds on these so that all children feel safe and happy.

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The provision is good

The childminder has clear curriculum aims in place for all children. She plans exciting activities and implements these well overall to meet children's unique learning needs. Toddlers and mobile babies develop their interests through a variety of activities. For example, some enjoy going off to explore their surroundings, while others prefer to sit and listen to songs and stories. Younger babies confidently stand at activities and move around with support as they learn to walk. The childminder helps children to make good progress from their initial starting points.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children how to behave in positive ways from a very young age. She shows them how to be kind to each other and to understand her simple rules. Children begin to learn the childminder's expectations and know that she is someone they can trust and form close bonds with. As a result, children develop good relationships with her and each other.

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n The childminder plans and implements an effective curriculum that meets children's needs. She focuses on the personal, social and emotional needs of the children who are new to her care. She is quick to reassure them and knows how to help them develop the emotional well-being they need to begin to explore and learn. Children respond well to her warm interactions. n The childminder offers children sufficient challenge in their play according to their ages and stages of development. She monitors their progress well to identify and close any gaps in their learning. She revisits activities and experiences to check children's understanding and to help her plan the next steps in their learning. n Overall, the childminder implements her aims for children's communication and language development effectively. For example, she introduces new words, such as 'leaf' and 'banana', which children attempt to repeat well. She reads stories

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with good expression, and children listen intently and respond to her questions. Occasionally, the childminder asks questions that only require one-word answers. At these times, children have slightly less opportunities to further develop their language skills.

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20 September 2023 n The childminder keeps children well occupied for most of the time, and they enjoy the activities that she provides. Sometimes, such as when she is preparing snacks or lunch, she starts an activity with children but does not fully see it through. At such times, she does not extend children's learning as well as possible. n The childminder plans activities that build on children's interests. For example, she incorporates children's interest in ducks and other animals into songs that involve simple subtraction and lots of repetition. She offers children lots of praise and encouragement as they join in. All children show positive attitudes to learning. n The childminder helps children to develop independence. For example, she encourages them to help pick up toys and to feed themselves. Children develop the confidence to help themselves to a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. At the same time, the childminder encourages them to try new foods but not to eat

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too much, as part of learning about healthy eating. n The childminder is very reflective about her work. She engages with parents and other providers and regularly updates her knowledge to improve her practice. She follows children's emerging interests to shape their play experiences and help them learn new skills. n The childminder works well with parents and other people involved in children's lives to share information and meet children's needs. Parents are very positive about the childminder's practice and how well she cares for their children. They feel she is nurturing and loving and helps their children to settle well and become ready for their next stages in learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the different signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. This includes where children may be at risk of exposure to extreme views and behaviours. The childminder knows how to report any concerns about a child in her care and keeps important referral information to hand. She also knows how to manage any allegations against herself or her family. She helps children to learn how to keep safe in different situations, including as they get in or out of her car. The childminder follows good risk assessments to keep children safe wherever she takes them.

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should:

n find ways to encourage children to respond to questions with answers requiring more than one word to broaden their communication and language skills

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should:

20 September 2023 n manage some everyday tasks and routines to avoid interrupting activities and to further extend children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492328 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10308495 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 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 9 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Chislehurst, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates throughout most of the year, from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant 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 childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that she uses for childminding purposes. n The childminder and the inspector jointly evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The childminder provided qualifications, records and other documentation for the inspector to sample.

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Inspection activities

20 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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20 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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