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 Not applicable

p.1

The provision is good

Children form warm bonds with the childminder and her co-childminder and show that they are happy to attend. They develop friendships and attend social events with their peers beyond the setting. The childminder and her co-childminder are positive role models and encourage children to play together well. They help children to consider the needs of their friends. This helps children to behave well. Children make good use of the accessible resources to carry out their ideas. For example, older children enjoy practising their mark-making skills and use pens with increasing control. The childminder speaks with children about their creations and who they are making them for. Children show that they are proud of their achievements.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder and co-childminder provide children with extremely good opportunities to develop their independence. Younger children eagerly run to get their waterproof boots and learn to put them on from an early age. Children enjoy their outdoor play opportunities. The childminder and co-childminder encourage them to notice changes in the natural environment. They make good use of outdoor learning opportunities to develop children's learning further. For example, children balance, climb and run. They speak with the childminder and her co- childminder about the creatures that they see in the natural environment.

p.2

The provision is good

Children demonstrate good language and develop good social skills. They become independent learners. The childminder and her co-childminder are ambitious for children. They help children to learn important skills that prepare them well for future learning.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder works effectively with her co-childminder to develop and enhance the service. For example, they have successfully adapted a new garden cabin to use for the care of children. They identify professional development opportunities that help their awareness of how to keep children healthy and safe. The childminder uses technology to maintain links with other practitioners. This helps her to share ideas and keep up to date with relevant issues. n The childminder and her co-childminder plan learning opportunities that take account of children's interests and ideas. The childminder completes training, such as autism awareness, to better understand how some children learn best. Very occasionally, the childminder is less successful at engaging all children during group activities. Nonetheless, the childminder plans positive learning experiences for children and they progress well from their starting points in

p.2

need to do better?

learning. n The childminder and her co-childminder help children to develop their

p.2

need to do better?

15 March 2024 independence particularly well. Younger children wash their hands and put on their boots without support. The childminder teaches children how to use different methods to put coats on more easily. Children strengthen and develop their hand muscles as they confidently cut up their fruits or play with dough. n Children have fun playing outdoors and manage their bodies well as they navigate different surfaces. The childminder and her co-childminder follow the cues of children, such as when they speak about things that they find or notice in the natural environment. They support children to understand the world around them. For example, children hang bird feeders and go on to notice when pigeons eat the seeds. n The childminder and co-childminder provide frequent opportunities for children to look after themselves and each other. Children wipe their noses and dispose of the tissues. They wash their hands without prompting and recognise what

p.2

need to do better?

foods are healthier choices. Children acquire positive social skills and recognise the needs of their younger peers. For example, they help their younger friends by getting their shoes for them. The childminder and her co-childminder help children to understand how to manage their dental health. n The childminder and her co-childminder share information about children's learning with parents effectively. Parents are encouraged to borrow books to read with their children at home. For example, children listen to stories that help them to adjust to changes within their family. Parents speak highly of the service they receive and notice the progress that their children make. The information shared with other settings that children attend is less effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

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

p.3

should:

n enhance teaching skills so that activities take closer account of the differing needs and abilities of children n strengthen links with other settings that children attend to fully support the continuity of children's learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2645217 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10333037 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Orpington, in the London borough of Bromley. The childminder operates her service each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and works with her mother, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder receives funding for the early education of children aged three and four years.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her co- childminder and children. n The inspector carried out joint observations of a group activity with the childminder. n The inspector read written feedback from several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, including evidence of professional development.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

15 March 2024 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6