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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants provide a warm and enjoyable environment where children feel emotionally safe and secure. The well-organised environment supports the needs and interests of children of different ages. Children are happy and confident. They show a strong sense of belonging. For example, children are motivated to move around the available space making good choices in their play. Children behave well and use good manners. The childminder recognises the importance of children developing independence before starting nursery or school. However, on occasion, this is not promoted well enough. The childminder and her assistants model good behaviour and have high expectations of children, overall. They offer children continual praise and encouragement throughout the day, which helps raise their self-esteem. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's care needs and offers advice and support around their children's learning

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The provision is good

and development. The childminder and her assistants interact skilfully with children to support their communication and language skills. For instance, they talk to them throughout the day and ask questions. Children also joyfully take part in reading stories and singing nursery rhymes with actions.

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n Children benefit from a cosy and stimulating play environment. They are happy, settled and keen to learn. The childminder and her assistants are keen to ensure children have stimulating opportunities to build on their current skills. They are sensitive to children's needs, which fosters security and emotional well-being. Younger children happily explore the environment and are reassured that the childminder and her assistants are nearby. n Children build warm, trusting relationships. The childminder and assistants help them to understand the needs of others. For example, older children help the younger children to build a castle with bricks. n Children's communication, language and literacy skills are well promoted. The childminder and her assistants continually talk to children, ask lots of questions and encourage them to share their thoughts. They speak clearly and use repetition to help children pronounce letter sounds. All children are encouraged

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to contribute to their favourite stories and choose vocabulary to incorporate into their storytelling. However, children who speak English as an additional language do not always have opportunities to use their home language as they play and explore the learning environment. n Children learn about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. They take part in outdoor play regularly to make sure they get plenty of fresh air and exercise. For example, they visit the park, playgroups and the library where they also enjoy participating in Spanish rhyming songs. n The childminder and her assistants use their ongoing observations to understand

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24 January 2020 children's level of achievements, interests and learning styles. They incorporate their next steps in learning into the planning. This has a positive impact on developing children's knowledge and skills across the prime and specific areas of learning. n The childminder and her assistants support children to develop their early mathematical skills well. They incorporate these into their everyday routines and activities. For example, children make star shapes in the sand and explore toy worms in soil and discuss which is the longest. n The childminder and her assistants have established good working relationships with parents, which enable children to settle well. For example, parents receive regular feedback and updates on an online app about activities. They are updated about their children's achievements and receive verbal feedback at the end of the day. n The childminder continually reflects on ways to improve her provision. She

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values the views of parents and welcomes their suggestions on how to support their children further. n Children use their imaginations well. For instance, they make cupcakes with play dough then place them on a baking tray and say, 'It will be ready in 10 minutes.' Children play alongside each other cooperatively. However, there are times when the childminder and her assistants do things for the children, such as remove their coats and hats, and serve them toast.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants keep their safeguarding training updated. They have a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. They have knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and an understanding of wider safeguarding concerns. They know the possible signs that indicate a child is at risk of harm, such as being exposed to extreme behaviours and views. The childminder and her assistants understand and recognise the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's well-being. They carry out regular risk assessments of the setting to ensure the environment is safe for children to play.

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n develop opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to use their home language as they play and learn n develop children's independence further during their daily routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550719 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10143516 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Bexley. She works with two assistants and provides care from 7.15am to 6pm Monday to Friday for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector conducted a learning walk with the childminder. n The inspector looked at samples of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriates times during the inspection. n The inspector took the written views of parents into account.

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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

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