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

The childminder offers children a nurturing and welcoming environment where they consistently engage in play. She has established effective settling-in procedures that cater to children's interests and needs. This helps children feel safe in the childminder's home and supports their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

She offers a comprehensive and ambitious curriculum that promotes the different areas of children's development. For example, children enjoy manipulating and pushing various 3D shapes through their corresponding openings. This helps children develop their hand-eye coordination and hand muscles in readiness for early writing skills. The childminder provides children with praise and encouragement, which supports their confidence and self-esteem. Children are curious and eager to acquire new skills and knowledge.

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The provision is good

Children confidently explore the well-organised environment and choose toys that interest them. The childminder is a positive role model with high expectations for children's behaviour. Children use good manners and enjoy taking turns with others. They form a positive bond with the childminder and are happy in her care. They demonstrate this as they play peekaboo with the childminder. Children squeal with delight as they peek through the rings of the stacking toy they are playing with. Children listen and happily follow the childminder's instructions. They make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including the eventual move to nursery or school.

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n Routines are well organised and promote children's healthy lifestyles effectively. The childminder ensures that children have access to fresh air everyday, either in her own garden or in the local community. Children have opportunities to go for walks in the local area and learn about road safety. Additionally, they play on climbing frames and slides in the playground, which helps develop their large muscles, balance and stamina. n The childminder develops children's mathematical skills during activities. She encourages children to count blocks as they build a range of structures. Furthermore, she introduces them to shapes such as triangles, circles and stars. This approach promotes children's knowledge and understanding of mathematical language. n The childminder promotes children's language development well. For instance, when children play with cars, she introduces them to new vocabulary such as

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'forwards' and 'backwards'. However, at times, she does not use correct pronunciation when naming items. For example, when naming animals, she says 'doggies' instead of 'dogs' and 'piggies' instead of 'pigs'. This does not help

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12 March 2025 children learn the correct pronunciation of words. n The childminder gathers information from parents when children enrol at her setting. She uses this information and observations to identify what children need to learn next. She plans activities to enhance children's learning and development, including supporting their independence. For instance, the childminder encourages children to wash their hands before mealtimes and learn how to use the toilet independently. n The childminder and children have secure relationships. The childminder is kind and friendly. She respects children and they enjoy spending time participating in play experiences together. For example, she gives children her undivided attention and comments on what they are doing. Children are polite and motivated to learn. n The childminder is very knowledgeable about children in her care. She is aware of children's allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements when serving food

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and ensures these are adhered to. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. This contributes to children's good health and overall well-being. n The childminder has a positive attitude towards continuous professional development. She keeps her mandatory training up to date, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. However, she has not undertaken additional learning opportunities to further enhance her strong knowledge and teaching skills. n Parent partnerships are good. Parents' feedback is positive. They comment on the varied activities the childminder provides and how their children thoroughly enjoy attending her setting. All parents comment on the progress their children have made since starting at the setting and how happy their children are in the care of the childminder. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's progress through daily communication and online

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messaging. This helps parents to be well informed of their child's day with the childminder.

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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 model the correct pronunciation of words to fully support children's developing vocabulary n undertake additional professional development opportunities to further enhance strong knowledge and teaching skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545859 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10380800 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 5 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 24 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She works with an assistant. She holds a relevant childcare qualification. The childminder 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 their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. 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

12 March 2025 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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