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 Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the way children learn. Her curriculum is highly ambitious and consistently meets the individual needs of children. Children flourish and thrive in her care.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder consistently plays alongside children. Children thoroughly enjoy her company, and they are remarkably happy. Children demonstrate that they are emotionally secure and feel safe in the childminder's care.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder maintains high-quality interactions with children throughout their play and learning. She constantly seeks opportunities to deepen children's knowledge of what they already know and learn something new. For example, when looking at different species of animals in a book, the childminder skilfully explains to the children the difference between a turtle and a tortoise and their habitats. Children maintain high levels of concentration and engagement while taking part in these discussions. Younger children confidently repeat and use new words that they have learned from the childminder.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder sets high expectations for children's behaviour. She implements highly effective strategies to help children understand the expected behaviour boundaries. For example, she has introduced of a 'kindness tree' to help children to understand the need to be kind and respectful to each other. Rarely, when children's behaviour falls short of what is expected, the childminder quickly intervenes, adapts her approach, and works closely with parents to address and improve the behaviour. Children are highly considerate of each other and play extremely well together.

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n The childminder is highly committed to provide the best quality care and education to children. She has an exceptionally good understanding of the curriculum and plans activities which are aligned with this. Every activity she plans has a clear purpose and supports children's development extremely well. Children are highly motivated and self-assured learners. n The childminder places a strong focus on nurturing children to become independent and confident individuals. She ensures that children are given a voice in the setting and feel valued. Children make confident decisions about what they would like to play with and learn. The childminder listens to the children and takes their views into consideration. As such, children are extremely confident and maintain excellent focus and concentration in their chosen activities. For example, children sustain high levels of curiosity and engagement as they work out how to post 'coins' into a container.

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10 July 2024 n Children learn to deepen their understanding of diversity and respect those who are different from them. The childminder teaches children about the differences and similarities in people and places, through carefully planned activities. She routinely takes children to the community playgroups to interact with other children and build relationships. The childminder celebrates key events around the world with the children and introduces them to other languages. For instance, she celebrates 'Nelson Mandela's Day' with the children and uses the opportunity to introduce them to South African customs and languages. n The childminder prepares children well for future learning and life. She supports the children to learn about the importance of looking after the environment and become good citizens. The childminder plans learning activities around recycling and litter-picking to help create awareness of safe environments. Children give a

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tree a 'hug' when they visit the play park as a form of showing their appreciation and kindness to nature. n Children are resilient and manage age-appropriate risks with confidence. For instance, two-year-olds show great determination and perseverance as they climb a high play apparatus. They know when to stop, rethink and work out how to climb successfully. Children are exceptionally independent and know when to ask for help. The childminder supervises and guides the children as they take part in this challenging activity to help keep them safe. n The childminder is highly skilled in supporting children's language development. She creates opportunities for children to ask questions, repeat words and answer back. The childminder is exceptionally skilled in developing children's early mathematical skills. For example, she introduces positional language and teaches children to understand the value of a number. The childminder develops

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children's awareness of size and measures as she encourages them to compare two sticks and estimate which one is longer. n The childminder is attentive to children's needs. She builds trusting and secure relationships with the children and offers lots of praise to help boost their self- esteem. The childminder is exceptionally good at supporting children's social and emotional development. She is clear and consistent in her behaviour management approach. This helps children to learn what behaviour is acceptable and what is not.

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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 2710977 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10318184 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023. She lives in Pratt's Bottom, Orpington, Kent. She holds a relevant early years qualification. The childminder operates each weekday between 7.30am and 5.30pm for most of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two and three years.

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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 provider 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 provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on a trip to the local playground. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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.

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Inspection activities

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