Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 136505 Registered with Ofsted: 03/05/2000 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Safeguarding standards met

The safeguarding standards are met. This means that leaders and/or those responsible for governance and oversight fulfil their specific responsibilities and have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed. As a result, children are made safer and feel safe.

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How we evaluate safeguarding

When we inspect settings for safeguarding, they can have the following outcomes:

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How we evaluate safeguarding

Met: The setting has an open and positive culture of safeguarding. Not met: The setting has not created an open and positive culture of safeguarding. Not all legal requirements are met.

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Achievement Strong standard

Children demonstrate high levels of confidence, joy and curiosity in their learning. They make rapid and sustained progress through the curriculum, which is consistently ambitious and thoughtfully delivered. Communication and language skills are woven through every interaction, helping children express their feelings clearly and seek support when necessary. Outings to parks, libraries and playgroups broaden children's experiences and strengthen their resilience. Through these opportunities, children develop high levels of independence and confidence.

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Achievement Strong standard

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who face other barriers to learning, consistently meet their developmental milestones. Children receive tailored support that meets their individual needs. This enables them to make excellent progress from their starting points. As a result, children leave the childminder's care extremely well prepared for the future stages of their education and life.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard

The childminder consistently models very high standards of behaviour, creating a calm and respectful environment. Children mirror her behaviour, showing kindness, good manners and empathy towards one another. They cooperate successfully in their play and demonstrate a secure understanding of how to negotiate and take turns with others. The childminder remains highly attentive and intervenes swiftly whenever additional support is required. Children display enthusiasm for learning. Through the childminder's responsive approach and clear management of expectations, children develop strong trusting relationships with her and make excellent progress across their developmental milestones.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard

Children show high levels of confidence as they play games with the childminder. When rules are explained, they repeat them back, follow them and patiently wait for their turn. The childminder successfully nurtures a positive 'can-do' attitude, encouraging children to embrace mistakes as part of the learning process. The childminder supports children's emotional development extremely well. She names and validates their feelings as they arise and uses books, role play and spontaneous situations to help them understand and manage their emotions effectively. The childminder has a clear attendance policy. She monitors attendance closely and communicates promptly with parents whenever concerns arise.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard

The childminder supports children extremely well in recognising and expressing their emotions and responds sensitively and promptly when needed. She consistently reinforces expectations around good manners, taking turns and sharing. As a result, children behave well and feel secure and confident in the childminder's care, knowing their voices are heard and valued. All children show sustained engagement in their play, growing in confidence as they recall past experiences and request resources to extend their learning. The childminder supports children well in managing their personal hygiene. For example, when a child's nose begins to run, she offers a tissue and encourages them to wipe it independently. The child proudly celebrates their achievement and announces, 'I did it' before disposing of the tissue in the bin. Children show a secure understanding of the importance of handwashing, and the childminder actively promotes healthy eating. She

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard

further strengthens children's awareness of oral hygiene by arranging visits to the dentist, helping them learn how to care for their teeth and gently supporting those who may feel anxious.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard

Parents speak highly of the childminder, explaining that she consistently goes above and beyond to support families. They comment on her flexibility and her thoughtful adjustments to meet their individual needs. Parents report seeing significant progress in their children's development and appreciate the clear, consistent communication they receive.

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Curriculum and teaching Strong standard

The childminder has a deep understanding of child development and the early years foundation stage. She designs an ambitious curriculum with high expectations for every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who face other barriers to learning. Using each child's starting points and interests, she carefully plans experiences and teaching opportunities that support their individual needs and their next steps. The childminder uses baseline assessments, ongoing observations and tracking to monitor children's progress effectively. She evaluates activities to ensure that they are purposeful and identifies ways to extend learning further.

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Curriculum and teaching Strong standard

Children are enthusiastic, curious learners and eagerly explore new activities. They confidently ask questions and are resilient when making mistakes, showing strong problem- solving skills. Children develop their physical skills through regular nature walks, visiting parks and farms and spending time in the childminder's garden. As a result, they make swift progress in their movement and spatial awareness.

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Curriculum and teaching Strong standard

The childminder offers excellent support to promote children's communication and language skills. She listens attentively, repeats children's words and introduces rich new vocabulary. When children begin to show an interest in early reading or writing, the childminder attends sessions at the local school to ensure that teaching approaches are aligned, promoting consistency and supporting smooth transitions for children. Children enjoy exploring numbers through their play. For example, while playing with race cars, they confidently identify the numbers on the cars and match them using their fingers. The childminder skilfully introduces mathematical language, such as size and shape, during everyday interactions to extend children's learning.

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Inclusion Strong standard

The childminder demonstrates a strong ability to recognise each child's individual learning needs and plans carefully for their ongoing development. She carries out detailed assessments, including the statutory progress check for children aged between 2 and 3 years, which allows her to identify where children may benefit from additional support. These assessments are shared promptly with parents and relevant professionals to ensure a consistent and well-informed approach. The childminder places a strong emphasis on early intervention and works collaboratively with families and external agencies to create purposeful learning opportunities for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Her secure knowledge of how to access and use early years pupil premium funding ensures that disadvantaged children receive targeted support to help close any emerging gaps in their learning.

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Inclusion Strong standard

The childminder is highly responsive to the diverse needs of the children in her care. She considers each child's individual circumstances when planning routines and activities, ensuring that everyone can participate fully. For instance, the childminder incorporates tailored one-to-one support to strengthen children's communication and social development. During these sessions, she uses specialist strategies, such as puppet-based activities recommended by professionals. These approaches help children engage, express themselves and build confidence in a safe, supportive environment. The childminder adapts activities in the moment to remove any obstacles and ensure that every child can succeed. She is also developing her skills in British Sign Language, strengthening her ability to support children with communication needs and promote inclusive practice. The childminder's thoughtful and flexible approach ensures that all children feel valued,

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Inclusion Strong standard

supported and able to make strong progress.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

The childminder has a strong and accurate awareness of the quality of her provision. She uses her highly effective reflective practice purposefully to support ongoing improvement. The childminder continually monitors children's development with precision and uses these assessments to adapt activities and shape the curriculum. This reflects her commitment to inclusive practices, her high expectations and her drive to secure the best possible outcomes for children.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

The childminder consistently prioritises the needs and wellbeing of all children in her care. Her aspirations for their learning and development are evident in the thoughtful and well- informed decisions that she makes. This ensures that every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those facing other barriers to learning, receive the support needed to flourish. The childminder's professional development is purposeful and enhances her practice. For example, her ongoing training in sign language has strengthened children's communication, confidence and sense of belonging, further improving her ability to meet a wide range of needs.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

Partnerships with parents and other professionals are highly effective and firmly embedded. These strong relationships ensure that children benefit from a consistent approach to their learning and development. The childminder regularly reviews and updates her policies and procedures to ensure that they align with current guidance.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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What it's like to be a child at this setting

Children arrive confidently and settle quickly into the welcoming home environment. They are cared for by the highly skilled and experienced childminder, who provides a calm, nurturing atmosphere where they feel safe and valued. Strong, trusting relationships underpin children's emotional wellbeing and give them confidence to explore and learn. The childminder has a deep understanding of each child's individual needs, backgrounds and starting points, which helps children develop resilience and a strong sense of belonging.

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About this setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 18:00

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About this setting

Local authority: Bromley The childminder carefully plans a broad range of stimulating and purposeful activities that ignite children's imaginations and extend their thinking. Activities are thoughtfully designed to encourage children to explore, investigate and ask questions. The curriculum is ambitious and inclusive, and it is well sequenced to build on what children already know and can do. As a result, children are highly motivated, fully involved in their learning and make strong progress.

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About this setting

Children's behaviour is consistently very good. They interact positively and show kindness and respect towards others. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement, curiosity and enjoyment in their play. For example, they laugh while pretending that animal figures are driving trucks and flying planes, excitedly showing the childminder. Children's independence and self-care skills are very well promoted through consistent routines and meaningful experiences. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to practise practical skills, including putting away their belongings and putting on coats and shoes. These experiences help children develop perseverance, confidence and a strong sense of achievement.

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Next steps

The childminder should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning. and/or wellbeing.

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care. services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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