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

Children form strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant, who are both kind and caring. They both provide a warm and friendly welcome on arrival, which helps children to feel safe and secure. Children happily say goodbye to their parents at the door and settle quickly at activities. The childminder gets to know children well from the start and ensures she provides resources that reflect their interests.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children and provides a balanced curriculum, which encompasses all aspects of learning. Children work together to build a structure using large straws and balls with the childminder and assistant. They extend their fine motor skills as they connect pieces together and show good concentration. Children use their imaginations as they pretend to make spiders. The childminder challenges children's thinking skills as they work out how many more legs are needed.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to learn to be independent in preparation for school. For instance, children take off their shoes and coats on arrival and attend to their toileting needs. Younger children are encouraged to feed themselves and wash their hands. The childminder encourages them to help with tasks, like tidying away their toys and using good manners. Overall, children behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant plan a broad range of activities to support children's development across the curriculum. They use observations and assessments to ensure children are making good progress and meeting their milestones. Progress checks are completed with any gaps addressed swiftly. These are shared with parents alongside children's next steps. n The childminder and her assistant engage well with children as they play. They support children to share their ideas and provide commentary. The childminder and her assistant ask questions and give children time to think and answer. However, they do not consistently build on children's knowledge or increase their understanding to extend their learning effectively. n The childminder and her assistant focus on promoting children's communication and language skills well. Children learn new vocabulary and are encouraged to extend their sentences. Children enjoy listening to stories, which develops their

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early literacy skills, and singing songs together. The childminder supports younger children to learn words and animal sounds to aid their communication. n Children learn the importance of healthy lifestyles. They have daily opportunities to play in the fresh air and develop their large muscles. Children ride bikes in the garden and use climbing equipment to develop their balance and coordination.

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9 July 2024 The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals, which include vegetables that children help to grow at the allotment. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder and her assistant. They are happy with the service she provides, and their children are settled and enjoy attending. Parents state their children have made good progress with their communication, independence and social skills since attending. The childminder shares children's next steps and ideas to continue learning at home. Partnership working is also in place with other settings children attend. n The childminder and assistant role model expected behaviour. They show children respect and use praise and encouragement. The childminder advocates sharing and being kind and provides gentle reminders. Overall, children listen and follow instructions well. However, children are not effectively supported to learn about their emotions and how to understand their feelings and those of

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others. n The childminder and her assistant promote a culture of diversity and inclusion. They support children who are bilingual learners to learn English alongside their home languages. Children visit places in the local community to build on their social skills and celebrate a range of different religious and cultural festivals. This supports them to understand about differences and learn about their own uniqueness. n The childminder works well with her assistant. She provides regular supervision and ensures she completes her mandatory training. The childminder evaluates her practice by checking children's progress and seeking views from parents. The childminder has addressed her previous recommendations and increases her knowledge through continued professional development.

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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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should:

n build on activities to consistently extend children's learning to help them make the best possible progress n strengthen opportunities for children to talk about their emotions and extend their understanding of how to recognise and manage their feelings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499507 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10351744 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 11 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Chislehurst in the London Borough of Bromley. She works each weekday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, apart from her holidays. The childminder is registered to work with two assistants. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 provider. n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation 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 and her assistant about safeguarding and how she evaluates her practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documents including paediatric first-aid certificate, qualifications, insurance, and suitability checks for all household members.

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Inspection activities

9 July 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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