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 settle very well in the childminder's welcoming and organised home. The childminder is empathetic and nurturing. She develops close bonds with children, which foster a sense of safety and happiness. The childminder carefully observes children and responds attentively to their needs. For instance, she offers children comforting hugs when necessary. Children engage in a variety of fun and age- appropriate activities that capture their interests, such as playing with toy vehicles and ball games. Children enjoy playing with their friends and the childminder. They demonstrate kindness to each other and exhibit good behaviour.

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The provision is good

The childminder designs a broad and comprehensive curriculum that aligns with children's interests and developmental stages. She organises various interesting and stimulating experiences in the local community for children, such as feeding the ducks in the park and participating in musical sessions at playgroups. These activities help children to learn about nature and enhance their social skills in different situations.

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The provision is good

The childminder makes story time engaging and interactive. Children eagerly point to books they want the childminder to read to them. They turn the pages, feel different textures on pictures and repeat words and sounds. Children develop a love for stories and enjoy singing nursery rhymes. They become confident communicators and develop a positive attitude towards their learning. As a result, children make significant progress during their time with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n Children's healthy lifestyles are promoted effectively. The childminder gathers information about children's dietary requirements and allergies when they first start. She works closely with parents to ensure that children's allergies are managed well. The childminder offers a range of nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks. In addition, children thoroughly enjoy their time in her garden, getting fresh air and exercise. n The childminder provides an ambitious curriculum that meets children's individual learning goals. She understands how children learn and uses this knowledge to assess their progress and identify what they need to learn next. Consequently, children are well prepared for the subsequent stages of their learning. n The childminder provides children with a wide range of exciting resources and activities. Children are curious and enthusiastic learners. The childminder offers children regular praise, such as 'well done', 'clever boy' or 'clever girl', but with

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need to do better?

no specific information about what each child has achieved. This means that children do not always know what they are being praised for.

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need to do better?

20 November 2024 n The childminder integrates mathematics spontaneously into children's play and activities. She introduces mathematical language, such as 'small' and 'big', during children's play. When children climb up the stairs, she encourages them to count to 10. Children's early understanding of mathematics is developing well. n Children demonstrate friendly behaviour with the childminder and their peers. The childminder is a strong role model and encourages children to use polite expressions, such as 'please' and 'thank you'. Children are respectful and play collaboratively with one another. n The childminder understands the importance of developing children's independence skills. However, on occasion, she does not encourage children to attempt self-care tasks for themselves. For instance, she wipes children's noses and disposes of the used tissue in the bin. This limits the opportunities for children to develop their independence in managing their own personal hygiene.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands the importance of collaborating with external professionals. She works in partnership with other childminders to offer flexible care options for parents. Additionally, the childminder shares information with these childminders about children they both care for, which contributes to continuity of care and education for children. n The childminder conducts thorough risk assessments and checks to ensure that children can play safely in her home, garden and during outings. She celebrates each child's uniqueness and teaches them about various festivals. This supports children's understanding of the wider world and prepares them for life in modern Britain. n Parent partnerships are well established. Parents' comments about the childminder are extremely complimentary. They describe her as supportive and would highly recommend her services to others. Furthermore, parents appreciate

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need to do better?

that the childminder regularly shares information with them about their children's care and progress.

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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 support children to understand what they have achieved to further enhance their motivation and resilience, such as by being more specific in praise n extend opportunities that enhance children's independence skills to develop their self-care skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136579 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10367375 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 6 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Beckenham, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She provides government funded education.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

20 November 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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