Childminder EY542975

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 excited when attending the setting. They eagerly tell the childminder what they have been doing since they last saw her. The childminder is ambitious for children's progress and supports their learning effectively. She helps children to remember what they have done already and to build on this knowledge. Her questioning is very effective as it stimulates children's curiosity and develops their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. For example, when children talk about jelly being 'sloppy', the childminder asks why jelly is like this. Children respectfully and excitedly come up with different ideas. They demonstrate good manners and communication skills that will support them in their next steps in education. Children become confident, secure and develop good self-esteem. They are familiar with the routines. They are able to complete certain tasks independently and know what is expected of them. Children are eager to learn and

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The provision is good

engage in activities, and the childminder includes them in making decisions about the activities they can do. This helps children learn to make compromises and to understand that everyone's voice needs to be heard.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a positive role model for the children. She displays a love for the local community, a passion for learning and has good manners. This has a positive impact on children, who become aware of the wider world and the people around them. They learn about the different places in their neighbourhood and the behaviour that is expected of them, such as being calm and quiet in the library. n The childminder gathers information from parents during the settling-in period to help her to get to know the children and families. She liaises effectively with the parents and other settings to help children receive continuity in their care and learning. She regularly shares information about children's learning and development in her setting. n The childminder plans a variety of activities and resources to meet children's abilities and interests and to help them reach the next steps in their learning.

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need to do better?

However, the organisation of the indoor learning environment makes it difficult for children to access additional resources when they need them. n All children make good progress and develop a positive attitude towards learning. Children develop good physical skills and an understanding of the world around them. The childminder takes regular walks with the children, which helps to develop their physical stamina and a liking of their natural environment. Children who struggle to concentrate for long are encouraged effectively during group activities, such as creating artwork, where everyone shares their ideas. They feel a sense of belonging and confidently ask for additional resources. They develop good communication and social skills.

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need to do better?

7 November 2019 n The childminder keeps herself up to date through various training opportunities. She attends courses with specific themes of interest, such as how to promote positive behaviour. This helps her to continually evaluate and develop her practice. n Children become increasingly independent and develop their self-care skills, such as taking off their jackets and hanging them on the pegs as they arrive at the childminder's home. The childminder prepares home-made meals for the children, which are healthy and balanced. This helps children to learn where food comes from. For example, the childminder grows a variety of fruits and vegetables with them, which the children enjoy tasting. However, the childminder does not consistently ensure that children follow good hygiene procedures and help them to understand the importance of these.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is fully aware of her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children. She risk assesses the environment effectively to ensure that it is safe and secure for children. She ensures children are safe on outings and teaches them about road safety, making them aware of the risks around them and how to minimise these. She regularly refreshes her safeguarding knowledge to help her to gain an understanding of wider safeguarding issues. She is alert to when a child may be at risk of harm and knows the relevant agencies to contact to protect children's welfare.

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should:

n offer more consistent support for children to learn about healthy lifestyles, especially the importance of hand washing n improve the indoor learning environment to ensure that children can more easily access resources during planned activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542975 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10090247 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 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk to view the provision and discuss the planning for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children, and considered the impact on their learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about how she safeguards children and assesses their learning and development. n The inspector talked to children and also took account of parents' feedback. n The inspector looked at the childminder's training certificates and sampled other documents regarding the provision.

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Inspection activities

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

7 November 2019 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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