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 are happy and enthusiastic, clearly enjoying their time with the childminder and forming close, affectionate relationships with her. They are eager to learn, showing motivation and excitement. For instance, they keenly mix paint and carefully decorate pine cones, counting pom-poms as they attach them and proudly display their 'Christmas trees'. The childminder creates a welcoming, safe and homely environment. Children are familiar with the daily routines and follow instructions well. For instance, they cheerfully tidy up their toys when it is time to switch activities.

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The provision is good

The childminder's gentle and skilful interaction encourages children to share and play together harmoniously. They are polite and remind each other of the rules. They enthusiastically play alongside each other, sharing their thoughts and ideas. The childminder frequently praises children for their positive behaviour, which helps build their self-esteem and confidence. All children make good progress. The childminder values each child as a unique individual and works together with parents and other professionals to support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Parents appreciate the childminder's gentle and engaging approach, noting that she has sparked their children's creativity and imagination, fostering a love for art and learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's curriculum is thoughtfully designed to support each child's learning. She is attuned to their interests and knows what they need to learn next to ensure continuous progress. Consequently, children display positive attitudes toward learning, which helps them develop the skills necessary for their future education. n The childminder plans engaging visits to help children understand how people in the community help them. For example, when learning about fire safety, they visit the local fire station. They also attend a session to talk to the police and explore a police car. This helps make their learning experience more tangible and meaningful. n The childminder has recently relocated, and the new garden does not offer the same level of outdoor learning opportunities for children who may learn better outdoors. Nevertheless, the children go on regular outings to the park and local woods.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures that she keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. Since her last inspection, she has completed online training courses to improve her provision. For instance, she has increased her knowledge around safeguarding and how to improve assessment. n The childminder places a good focus on promoting children's overall health and

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9 December 2024 well-being. She ensures that children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. She offers a healthy menu and supports children's good hygiene practices. For example, children wash their hands appropriately, and the childminder discusses the importance of oral hygiene. n Children can make their own sandwiches and create their own play dough. This enhances their practical skills. This emphasis on independence supports their coordination, boosts their confidence and fosters a strong sense of accomplishment as they take ownership of these tasks. n The childminder seamlessly integrates mathematics into daily activities and routines. For instance, when making play dough, children carefully count 16 spoonfuls of flour into the bowl. They also notice sizes and use terms like 'bigger', 'smaller' and 'tall'. The childminder asks children their age and then asks them to find that number of pom-poms. This helps to build children's awareness

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of basic mathematical concepts. n The childminder actively fosters early literacy skills by reading stories in an engaging manner that captivates children's full attention. Children sit close to her as she reads and are familiar with their favourite stories, often reading them aloud. Their language and communication skills are further supported through her conversations during play, giving them ample time to think and respond. She also introduces new vocabulary, like 'magnifying glass', which the children quickly learn. n The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents from the beginning. She keeps parents informed about their children's progress through daily conversations and photos of their activities. Parents speak highly of her, appreciating the valuable social interactions their children experience during playgroup visits and physical activities at local parks. They describe her as

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need to do better?

trustworthy, flexible and a great communicator.

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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 further develop the garden to provide a more enabling learning environment for those children that learn better outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499297 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10360035 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 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 24 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, for most of the year. She receives funding to provide free early years education.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector through written testimonials. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

9 December 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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9 December 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.

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