Childminder EY547995

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 provides a warm and welcoming environment where children enjoy learning. Children receive a friendly welcome on arrival, know the routine well and settle quickly. Independence is encouraged as children take off their shoes and make choices as to where they would like to play. The childminder and parents exchange information to support children's well-being during the day.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a broad and exciting curriculum that covers all areas of learning. She incorporates children's interests into her planning and builds on their existing knowledge and skills. For example, children play a game with the childminder. They name colours and count as they add pegs to match different numbers. Children build on their counting skills and extend their understanding of numbers. Children enjoy playing with dough. They use tools and their hands to roll and squeeze, extending their fine motor skills. Children copy the childminder's demonstrations and look at different sizes.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports all children to have a positive attitude to their learning. The childminder role-models expected behaviour and highlights good manners. She uses praise and encouragement and raises children's self-esteem as they try things for themselves. Children smile and happily respond to receiving 'high fives' for their achievements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a well-sequenced curriculum to ensure all children in her care receive a high-quality and well-rounded education. She uses curriculum guidance for support and identifies any gaps in learning. The childminder regularly observes and tracks children's progress to identify their next steps. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder places a high focus on children's communication and language skills. As children play, she provides commentary, introduces new vocabulary and repeats words back to children. The childminder enthusiastically shares stories and talks to children about the different characters, which supports their love of reading. Children enjoy singing and engage in conversations to extend their vocabulary. n Children benefit from their time outside to extend their physical skills. They enjoy steering trikes, climbing the steps on the slide and learning to manage

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risks. The childminder encourages children to learn to throw and catch balls and improve their aim. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks and talks to children about healthy choices. The childminder promotes good hygiene routines. n The childminder extends children's learning about their bodies. Children know

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10 July 2025 the importance of staying hydrated and regularly drink water from their bottles. The childminder gives reminders before going outside about the heat. Children help the childminder apply suncream and wear their hats in the sun. The childminder supports children with toilet training. n The childminder engages with children as they play. She extends their imagination well as they pretend to go shopping. She promotes their independence further as children use knives to cut fruit for snack and wash their hands. The childminder regularly asks meaningful questions. However, she often answers these herself before giving children time to think and answer for themselves. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents value the regular feedback regarding their children's routines and learning. The childminder shares next steps and ideas to continue learning at home. Parents comment that their children are happy and are thriving in the childminder's care. They have made

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need to do better?

improvements with their independence and language development. n The childminder teaches children about other cultures and religions. She plans activities, uses resources to learn about different festivals and cooks food from around the world. The childminder takes children on trips in the community to increase their social skills and learn about the world around them. This helps children to gain an understanding of others and what makes them unique. n The childminder is proactive with extending her knowledge and skills through continued professional development. She keeps up to date with any changes through the local authority. The childminder reflects and reviews the service she provides by rotating resources and monitoring children's progress. The childminder seeks views from parents to help her make further improvements.

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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 strengthen the use of questioning to give children time to think and respond to help them to build on their understanding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547995 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10398553 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 6 Date of previous inspection 29 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, apart from the childminder's holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification. The childminder provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and inspector completed a joint observation and discussed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children, inside and outside. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about safeguarding and how she evaluates her practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including the paediatric first-aid certificate, qualifications, insurance and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

10 July 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

10 July 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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