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 safe in this nurturing environment. The childminder builds warm relationships with children. Children engage confidently with the childminder. They remain transfixed as she reads books with them. Children eagerly show her what they are doing or playing with. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. The childminder is caring, sensitive and knowledgeable about child development. She intuitively responds to children with plenty of reassurance, praise and encouragement. This supports children to settle well in her care and promotes their positive attitudes towards learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn. She offers a varied curriculum filled with opportunities for children to build their imagination, creativity and understanding of the natural world. For example, children learn about different weather during visits to the parks. They learn why ducks like water and the importance of being kind to animals. The childminder is a good role model. She responds sensitively to children and listens to their views and opinions. The childminder communicates high expectations for children's good manners, kindness and cooperative play. Children show they have regard for each other. They greet each other warmly and play harmoniously together.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's early counting and number skills very well. She makes good use of her interactions to teach children to recognise numbers, colours and count. For example, children learn to count animals in books. They count their chopped fruit into their bowls and say how many pieces they have. The childminder promotes children's understanding of halves and quarters as they slice apples and bananas at snack time. n The childminder embeds children's routines well. She gets to know children well and ensures they receive plenty of attention. Children have trusting bonds with the childminder. They confidently express their feelings and assert their preferences for play. The childminder expertly divides her attention so children receive plenty of individual support and encouragement. This ensures the learning needs of children are met. n The childminder ensures children develop a love of books and stories. Older and

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younger children sit and listen attentively as she reads to them. Babies independently choose hard books for themselves. They gasp, 'Wow', as they look at the pictures, showing sustained levels of focus and concentration. n The childminder provides a language-rich environment for children. As children play, she provides a narrative using simple, single words for children to repeat. She speaks clearly and supports children to use their observation, touch and smell to name and describe fruits. Children learn the names of animals and

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8 January 2025 speak in sentences when describing their features. The childminder uses these opportunities to challenge children using open-ended questions. However, she is sometimes too quick to provide answers for children rather than developing their ability to think and problem-solve for themselves. n The childminder supports children's understanding of other people and communities. Children learn about different customs and cultures through creative activities, books and role play. For example, children make cards and decorations for Chinese New Year and learn about other celebrations, such as Christmas and Ramadan. n The childminder promotes children's toilet training very well. She works closely with parents to establish consistent routines. Therefore, children quickly learn to recognise when they need to use the toilet. Children wash their hands and feed themselves independently. However, the childminder habitually offers her

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support to wipe children's faces and noses. Children sit back and wait for her to assist with aspects of their self-care rather than learning to complete them by themselves. n Parents are highly complimentary of the childminder and describe her setting as 'wholesome'. They feel their children develop social skills, good manners and healthy eating habits in her care. Parents report that there is a good two-way flow of communication between home and setting. Parent partnerships are strong. n The childminder is committed to continuously improving her provision. The feedback she received from her food safety inspection has deepened her understanding of healthy menus and food allergens. This has helped to enhance the quality of children's meals and nutrition while they are in her care.

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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 provide further opportunities for older children to develop their ability to think, reflect and learn to problem-solve n revisit support for promoting children's developing independence, so their self- help skills are consistently supported.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136750 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10373568 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 4 Date of previous inspection 20 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in the Beckenham area of Kent. She operates Monday to Friday, from 6:30am to 7pm, all year round. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk of her provision and explained her curriculum. n The inspector spoke to parents about their views of the childminder and her provision. n The inspector held a leadership discussion with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documents and children's records. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the quality of the education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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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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