Childminder 510728

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 have strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They receive warm and friendly care, which helps them to settle quickly and feel safe and secure. Children enjoy making independent choices in their play and show a positive attitude towards their learning. Children concentrate for long periods of time and happily explore the well-organised environment. For example, children engage in sensory play with the childminder and her assistant. Young children excitedly watch bubbles move along tubes. They quickly work out that by turning them upside down they can watch them again. Older children laugh as they look at their friends through different-coloured plastics.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from playing with the childminder and her assistant. They extend their imaginations as children use the role-play kitchen and prepare 'meals' for each other. Young children extend their fine motor skills as they cut wooden play food and pretend to make cups of tea. Children learn about risk as they discuss the kettle being hot and needing an adult to help them. The childminder and her assistant plan activities to extend children's social skills and first-hand experiences. However, on occasions, they do not make the most of these opportunities to build on the children's knowledge and extend their thinking skills further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how children learn and develop. They plan a broad range of enjoyable and challenging activities based on children's interests. The childminder uses observations and assessments to monitor children's progress and to plan for what they need to learn next. This helps to prepare them for future moves to school. n Parents are positive about the childminder and her assistant and the service that they provide. Children often visit the library and take books home to support their early literacy skills. Parents are happy with the regular updates they receive about their children's development. However, this partnership is not always fully effective in establishing a shared care approach to children's learning. n The childminder and her assistant regularly take children on trips in the local community. They understand the benefits that these experiences can offer.

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Children visit the park, farm, garden centre, shops and places of interest. These experiences have supported children to increase their physical and social skills. n Children have opportunities to learn about respecting others and build a positive view to diversity. For example, children celebrate different festivals and sample food from other cultures. The childminder and her assistant teach children about what makes them unique. They learn to value differences between themselves and others and the wider community. n Children behave extremely well and use good manners. The childminder and her

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6 January 2020 assistant role model positive behaviour. They use praise and encouragement and promote independence and self-help skills. For example, children wash their hands before eating, feed themselves and help to tidy away the toys. Children are reminded about the rules, they listen well, share their resources and take turns. n The childminder supports children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritious home-cooked meals and fruit for snacks. Children grow fruit and vegetables in the garden and develop a good understanding of making healthy choices. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active and learn about the importance of following good hygiene routines. n The childminder and her assistant skilfully include mathematical concepts into daily activities and routines. Children learn to count objects and identify shapes as they choose to wear toys as bangles. The childminder supports them to

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need to do better?

extend their understanding of 'big' and 'little', while playing with extending and retracting balls. However, on occasions, opportunities are missed to extend children's thinking and understanding of concepts. n Children develop confidence in their language and communication skills. The childminder and her assistant engage children in conversations. They introduce new words and help children to increase their sentences. They enthusiastically share stories and sing songs, which helps children to develop early literacy skills. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to increase the quality of her service. She reviews her resources and makes changes to support children's interests and changing needs. The childminder has addressed her previous recommendations and made improvements. For example, the childminder and her assistant continue to keep their professional development updated.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant regularly update their safeguarding training, which includes their knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. They both demonstrate a good understanding of child protection issues and know the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistant ensure the environment is checked and any hazards are minimised to provide a safe environment for children. They both ensure ratios are maintained and children are supervised effectively. Suitability checks are in place and first-aid qualifications are maintained and renewed as required.

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should:

n provide opportunities and give children enough time to test their own ideas to extend their thinking skills even further

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should:

6 January 2020 n extend partnership working with parents to fully promote a shared approach to children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510728 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10060387 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 1 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Dartford, in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum is planned and organised. n The childminder and the inspector reviewed and evaluated a planned activity and discussed the quality of teaching. n The inspector observed the childminder and assistant interacting with children and talked about the progress they are making. n Parents provided written feedback, which the inspector read and considered. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability checks, public liability insurance and first-aid qualifications.

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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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