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 Good

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder celebrates children in this setting. She is extremely passionate, and children thrive in her care. Children talk about their past experiences and share the knowledge that they have learned. For instance, they talk about the penguins they read about in a book earlier in the week. Children then model how a penguin walks by waddling. They are deeply engaged in their play. Children choose toys to support their learning and make links to their home lives. For example, they talk about when they have had building work done at home or where they have parents in certain jobs. Children happily pack their toy toolbox to take on their imaginary bus journey to work. They talk about what they need and what they might use it for. Children cook in a pretend kitchen and talk about the ingredients they need for the meal they are preparing.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder embeds a curriculum that is ambitious and allows children to explore their curiosity, particularly surrounding nature and the outdoors. Children delight in sharing their past learning, such as going to the woods, picking up sticks and crunching the leaves. The childminder shares and celebrates stories with children. Children act out a story about blowing leaves, moving their bodies while pretending to be the wind as the assistant tells a story using rich vocabulary.

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The provision is outstanding

The way in which the childminder introduces children to new vocabulary is exemplary. The childminder and her assistant give children a rich and varied vocabulary. They provide examples of words so that children can get a deeper understanding of their meaning. For example, children play in a shaving foam painting activity and describe their pictures as having 'fluffy peaks'. Children squeeze play dough and describe the texture as 'squidgy'. They later use this language in other contexts, showing their understanding of the words. Children show remarkable levels of behaviour. They develop excellent listening and attention skills and learn to treat others with respect.

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need to do better?

n The childminder thoughtfully designs the curriculum with a clear purpose. She ensures that all children have plenty of opportunities to practise their skills and build on what they already know and can do. For example, when children are learning about colours, the childminder encourages them to make play dough and carefully mix food colouring to make different colours. They then talk about where else they may find these colours. n The childminder delivers intentional and exceptional teaching and is highly attuned to children's individual needs. She models good communication skills and understands the importance of asking open-ended questions. Children are offered ample time to think and process information before they respond.

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26 January 2024 n The childminder and her assistant provide boundaries for children to manage their behaviour. Children are supported to make positive choices with lots of discussions about sharing and taking turns. Children happily share toys with their friends when they have finished playing with them. This helps to build children's social skills from an early age. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make remarkable progress. The childminder and her assistant are passionate about making a positive difference to the life of every child that they care for. They spend time talking to children about changes to routines. They repeat this so that children are fully prepared for what is coming next. This helps children to feel safe and secure. n Parents say that their children have made huge amounts of progress with the childminder. Staff from other nursery settings, that children also attend, speak

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need to do better?

highly about the progress children have made since starting at the childminder's setting. The childminder works with schools, other professionals and parents to provide a team around children. n The childminder and her assistant are excellent role models for children. They are energetic and passionate about teaching children new skills and getting them ready for their next stage in education. Children are very motivated to take part in activities. They wait and take turns. Children are excited to share with their friends who arrive after school. n The childminder promotes health and hygiene well. Children are extremely independent when using the toilet and washing their hands. The childminder embeds these routines firmly in the setting, and children take pride in doing things for themselves. n The childminder is committed to continually extending her skills and frequently takes part in online training courses. She regularly reviews her own practice

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need to do better?

based on children's progress and feedback from parents. This ensures that children consistently receive high-quality care and learning experiences. The childminder has completed training in professional curiosity to strengthen her safeguarding practice. This has supported the childminder to feel better equipped to deal with difficult conversations to ensure that children are kept safe from harm. n The childminder provides a nurturing and supportive environment not only for the children in the setting but for her assistant too. She guides and coaches her so that together they can provide a stimulating, creative and nurturing setting. n The childminder provides children with high-quality interactions and considers this a priority in her setting. This helps children to quickly develop their language skills and their personal, social and emotional skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498752 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10308603 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 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 28 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder operates for most of the year, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and works with an assistant.

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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 childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years setting, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

26 January 2024 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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