Childminder 2731956

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and thrive in the care of the nurturing childminder. She creates a stimulating environment with a variety of activities and resources that children explore with curiosity and confidence. Children and the childminder have a secure and trusting relationship. For example, when children become unsettled, they seek out the childminder for reassurance and cuddles, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Children display high levels of concentration and focus during imaginative role play with dolls and equipment, such as stethoscopes, syringes and dummies. They invite the childminder to join in their play and have meaningful and responsive conversations. This helps children to extend their vocabulary.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model and treats children with kindness and respect. The childminder skilfully weaves her expectations for children's behaviour into their daily routine. Children demonstrate good manners, using words such as 'please' and 'thank you' during their play. They respond positively to the childminder's patient and consistent approach. Children form strong friendships and display good behaviour.

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The provision is good

The childminder understands each child's individual needs and interests. She uses this knowledge to design an ambitious and holistic curriculum that helps children to develop essential skills. Children are familiar with the daily routine. For example, they tidy away toys and put on their shoes before going outside to play. This helps to promote children's sense of responsibility and self-care skills. All children make significant progress and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She plans activities that reflect children's interests and next steps in learning. For example, children show high levels of involvement when manipulating play dough. They use a variety of tools to make pretend foods and animals. This helps to develop their creativity and strengthen the small muscles in their hands in preparation for early writing. n The childminder fosters a love of outdoor play by offering a range of stimulating activities and resources in her garden. For example, children enjoy harvesting fruits and vegetables, such as radishes, tomatoes and strawberries from the garden. These experiences support children's overall health and well-being. n The childminder plans activities for children within the local community. For example, they attend weekly playgroups and visit parks and libraries. The childminder uses these experiences to help children to develop social skills and

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learn about their local environment. However, children have fewer opportunities to explore diversity in the broader community, which limits their understanding of people's similarities and differences beyond their own communities and

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need to do better?

22 July 2025 experiences. n The childminder seamlessly incorporates early mathematical concepts into daily activities and routines. She encourages children to use mathematical language during their play. For instance, children count the number of blueberries on their plates at snack time. They also enjoy using tweezers to pick up pom-poms of different colours and sort them into matching bowls. Children's mathematical development is well supported. n Children are supported to become confident communicators. The childminder engages in thoughtful conversations with children, giving them plenty of time to think and respond, which allows them to develop their own ideas. For example, the childminder helps children to understand the difference between 'hard' and 'soft'. This helps children to develop their thinking and communication skills. n The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of healthy

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lifestyles. She provides well-balanced and nutritious meals and snacks that meet children's dietary needs. While children eat their snacks, she teaches them how healthy and unhealthy foods affect their bodies. This helps children to develop healthy habits for the future. n The childminder reflects on her practice and participates in a wide range of training to help her keep her knowledge and skills up to date. However, she does not use her self-evaluation process consistently to identify areas for development to enhance children's overall learning and development. For example, she has not considered how to support toddlers to reach the sink to wash their hands without adult assistance. This limits opportunities for children to further develop their independence. n Partnerships with parents and carers are strong. Parents appreciate the high- quality care and education the childminder provides. The childminder keeps

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parents well informed of their children's progress through two-year progress reports, daily feedback and photos. Parents report that their children are well cared for and make good progress in their learning.

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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 consider ways to broaden children's understanding of diversity and cultures to prepare them for life in modern Britain n use the self-evaluation process more effectively to identify and develop areas that enhance children's overall learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2731956 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10399046 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023. She lives in Bromley Common, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Wednesday, from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a tour of her home. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and 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

22 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

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