Childminder in Bexley

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

Children form strong attachments with the childminder and develop secure friendships with their peers. They interact well and build on their social skills. Children demonstrate they are happy and settled. They keenly explore the childminder's home and learn to manage risk safely as they explore and use the play equipment. Children thoroughly enjoy the well-planned activities on offer. They are eager to participate and show high levels of concentration. The childminder builds on what children know and extends their experiences to meet their individual needs. The childminder enthusiastically supports children to develop mathematical language and skills during play, joining in appropriately and introducing new concepts. For example, children made different-size sausages and cakes with the play dough and cut them into halves, thirds and quarters. Children develop their imaginative skills. For example, they used money to buy and sell the

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The provision is good

items they had made. In the garden children watched how quickly or slowly different bugs move, looked at patterns on a snail's shell and learned that a centipede has a very large number of legs. Children listen and behave well. They use good manners, share resources and are kind to each other. Children respond positively to the childminder and help tidy away equipment when they have finished playing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's learning in a fun and exciting way. She has high expectations and engages with them fully to make the most of learning opportunities. For example, children were encouraged to discuss the bugs and insects they found in the garden, using magnifying glasses to help identify their different features. Children learn about the world around them. n Children benefit from the activities the childminder plans to support their learning across all areas of the curriculum. The childminder uses observations to identify children's interests and check how well they are doing. However, ongoing assessments are inconsistent, and therefore some gaps in learning are not identified swiftly. n The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills effectively, including those of children who speak English as an additional language. She introduces new vocabulary, including descriptive words, and

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repeats phrases to support understanding. The childminder shares dual language books, regularly visits the library and sings with the children to increase their language skills. n Parents are kept updated on their children's daily activities and care routines, which supports children's emotional development and self-esteem well. However, the childminder does not encourage parents with ideas about how they can extend children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

13 September 2019 n The childminder is proactive in keeping her knowledge and skills updated. She regularly attends training and uses research and webinars to find out about changes in the early years. She shares ideas and good practice with other childminders and tries new activities to sustain challenge and enjoyment for the children. This helps them to develop skills for future learning. n The childminder is a positive role model who children respect. She has consistent boundaries in place and talks to the children in a calm and caring manner. The childminder uses praise and encouragement and acknowledges children's achievements. She uses opportunities to engage children in conversations about similarities and differences between people, so helping them to gain an understanding of their own identities and uniqueness. n Children enjoy healthy, nutritious snacks and meals. They independently learn to

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peel fruit and use cutlery to feed themselves. The childminder uses opportunities during play and routines to promote positive messages about healthy lifestyles. Children extend their physical skills in the garden and by using local community resources. They plant and grow vegetables with the childminder and learn about good food choices. They learn about people who help us to stay fit and healthy. For example, during role play, the childminder taught children about the important roles of the doctor and dentist. n The childminder strives to make improvements to her practice to ensure she provides a high-quality service that benefits the children. She has addressed recommendations from the previous inspection and identified further training and systems needed to strengthen the service she provides. The childminder seeks views from parents and has altered her opening times to accommodate parents' working requirements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. For example, children learn about road safety, 'stranger danger' and how to use play equipment safely. The childminder maintains her safeguarding training and attends refresher courses to keep up to date with changes. She can identify signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare.

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should:

n ensure systems are in place for checking children's progress so that any gaps in their learning can be identified as quickly as possible n encourage parents to contribute to their children's learning to support a shared approach and extend learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115651 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10061555 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 to 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 27 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in North Thamesmead in the London Borough of Bexley. Her service is open from Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6.30pm. She has a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised and implemented. n The childminder planned a joint activity and discussed the quality of teaching with the inspector. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding and checked the suitability of adults living in the home. n The childminder and inspector held joint discussions at appropriate times. n The inspector viewed samples of the children's learning journals, policies and procedures.

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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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