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

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The provision is good

Children form strong attachments with the childminder. She provides a warm and friendly welcome on arrival. Children happily say goodbye to their parents at the front door, and most children separate with ease. The childminder offers a flexible approach to settling new children to the setting. She considers the age and stage of development of children and the wishes of the parents. This supports children's emotional health and helps them to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder is developing a learning programme that is predominately bilingual. Children hear and speak both English and Spanish in this bilingual setting. For instance, they enjoy a reading experience in Spanish then later a group experience in English. This helps children learn words in both languages. Overall, the childminder supports children learning well in the prime area.

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The provision is good

The childminder gently reminds them of the settings expectations. Children behave well and learn to show consideration towards each other. For instance, the children wait patiently as they line up to take turns to wash their hands. Children play well together, kindly passing resources to each other at the creative table. This supports children's independent skills well.

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need to do better?

n Children have good opportunities to develop their small- and large-muscle skills. For example, the babies explore the texture of dry foliage and leaves as they squeeze it. Older children enjoy taking part in a music and movement session with other adults in the setting. This is benefiting children's physical development well. n While reading with adults in the setting children snuggle in and gather round them. Adults help them to learn and identify action words. For example, children merrily imitate handwashing actions, as they engage in stories. Children readily share these books with their friends and visitors. Children are developing a love of reading, understanding and literary skills. n The childminder consistently model kindness in their interactions with children. They enjoy learning and playing alongside the childminder. But during some routine and group experiences the childminder does not consistently use her

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interactions to extend children's communication and language skills even further. n Children learn in a clean environment. The childminder teaches them the importance of washing their hands, particularly before eating. She uses mealtimes to promote and encourage children's independence further. Children receive praise and encouragement to chop their own fruit at snack time. This prepares children for their next steps in education. n The childminder recognises when children are sleepy. She sometimes settles

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3 September 2024 them outside in the fresh air at other times she settles them in a quiet room with good ventilation. The childminder monitors children as they rest. Children wake naturally from their naps. The childminder is promoting children's emotional health and well-being. n The childminder forms good relationships with parents. She regularly shares information with them about their children's day and what activities and experiences they have been completing at the setting. However, the childminder has not made professional links other settings children attend. This does not further strengthen the consistency and continuity of care in children's learning experiences. n Parents comment that the childminder is approachable and helps them to support their children's early development at home, such as toilet training. Parents praise the childminder for her attentiveness to their children. Parents are

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particularly happy that their children are learning to speak in English and Spanish. This supports children's learning at home. n The childminder reflects on her practice and finds ways to improve her knowledge. She accesses training to further her skills and shares her learning with the other adults in the setting. This helps to improve learning outcomes for children.

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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 interest first.

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should:

n strengthen the quality of adult interactions with children to help children learn more effectively as they play and during routine times n build links with other settings that children also attend, to help promote further continuity in their care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2760174 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10349672 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023. She lives in Bromley, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 2 and works with two assistants. The childminder works Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.00pm all year round, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS learning programme. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

3 September 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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