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 plans an exciting and enriching curriculum. Children feel excited to make choices and explore new challenges. Children spend time practising skills, such as pouring and measuring rice and water into different containers, and this excites them. They use their imaginations as they chat to the childminder about what they learn. Children feel excited to celebrate what they can do. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

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The provision is good

The childminder has warm and nurturing relationships with children. She steps in when children need extra support to feel safe and calm. The childminder considers children's interests and what helps them to feel emotionally secure. She plans an environment that helps children to feel safe. Children thrive. They feel happy and relaxed. All children, including the youngest children, develop high levels of emotional security.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to develop positive attitudes to their learning. She role models how to work well as a team and share with other people. The childminder praises children's teamwork and cooperation. Children learn that it is important to consider the needs of others. They behave sensitively as they learn to have patience with each other and share. Children play alongside and with their peers harmoniously.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum with a clear intent. She aims to support children to be confident and resilient learners. The childminder provides a wide range of activities that develop children's curiosity. For example, children are excited to solve problems, such as climbing equipment in different ways. The childminder teaches ambitious skills. such as riding wheeled toys or catching balls. Children feel excited to take appropriate risks in their play. They are self- confident learners who enthusiastically approach new activities. All children tackle exciting new experiences that promote positive attitudes to their learning. n The childminder meticulously assesses what children know and can do. She uses this information to plan learning opportunities for all children. The childminder has a strong understanding of how young children learn. She uses her knowledge to ensure that all children with gaps in their learning receive the

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need to do better?

support that they need. Children reach their developmental milestones. n The childminder skilfully supports children to develop their language skills. She uses books and stories, as well as singing and music to promote children's vocabulary. The childminder plans a range of experiences for children to meet and speak to new people. Children are confident talkers who are able to express their needs.

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need to do better?

25 April 2025 n The childminder has recently attended training on mathematical development. She uses her new knowledge to identify specific skills that young children need to learn. As well as core skills, such as counting and recognising numbers, the childminder considers how children solve problems. For example, she teaches children how to measure time and quantity. Children are curious learners who enjoy using mathematics to solve problems. This supports their mathematical development well. n The childminder understands that parent partnerships are important. She speaks to parents and carers about individual children and finds out about their previous experiences. However, on occasion, the information the childminder provides to parents about their children's learning is not clear. As a result, parents are not always able to extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder understands that it is important for children to lead healthy

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lifestyles. She ensures that her care routine routines consider children's hygiene. The childminder supports children to understand that healthy foods make them strong. This promotes children's physical health. n The childminder plans continuous professional development opportunities. She closely links these to the needs of children in her setting. The childminder ensures that she shares her knowledge and skills with any assistants she works with. She regularly evaluates the new knowledge she has gained in order that she may further support children in their learning. n The childminder recognises that children all come from different backgrounds. She helps children to celebrate their uniqueness. The childminder teaches children about people outside the local community. This helps children to gain a strong understanding and respect for other people.

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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 develop communication with parents further to help them to extend their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544860 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10388670 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 4 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 23 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 2. She provides funded early education for children aged 2, 3 and 4 years of age.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are 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 early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the 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

25 April 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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Inspection activities

25 April 2025 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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