Childminder in Bexley

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children arrive at the childminder's home motivated and eager to learn. They are happy and settle quickly. Children have formed strong relationships with both the childminder and her assistant. Young children receive lots of cuddles. Older children invite the childminder to play alongside them during their imaginative play, for instance, when they pretend to sell items in the shop. Children develop their early mathematical skills when they identify dollars and pounds, and older children count out coins. Children enjoy a wide range of stimulating resources, both inside and outdoors. Older children enthusiastically approach challenges on the equipment. They skilfully manage heights on climbing frames and slides. Young children make dens, climb the scrambling net and draw on chalkboards. Children learn to climb and balance. Additionally, they develop their large- and small-muscle skills. The childminder has high expectations for children's learning, although

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The provision is good

teaching is not of a consistently high standard. Children are exceptionally kind and thoughtful. They show this when they share and negotiate taking turns with their favourite toys. The childminder uses innovative methods which enable children from a young age to develop the skills they need to manage their feelings. For instance, children learn to care for the tortoise and they discuss how animals express their feelings in different ways. Children's behaviour is superb.

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need to do better?

n Children's mathematical skills are well supported. Children use puzzles, technological toys and books to identify farm animals and pets. Young children learn to match animal sounds to pictures. Older children enjoy activities where they learn to sort and match different colours and shapes. All children, including those in receipt of additional funding, are making good progress in their learning. Children excel in some areas. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop a deep appreciation of books. Children dress up and use photographs and books to learn about diversity. For example, they research headgear worn by different religious groups. Young children retell stories. Older children prepare presentations to teach others about their favourite characters. Children develop their literacy skills. n The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills. For instance, at teatime, children delight in making their own sandwiches. Older

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children skilfully cut their sandwiches in half. Young children manage their own coats and hang them up when they come in from outside. Children receive lots of positive praise for their efforts. This builds on children's self-esteem. Children develop valuable skills for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder provides children with many opportunities to develop their physical skills. Children are extremely caring and inclusive as they play. This was

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need to do better?

24 February 2020 evident when they changed the garden pathway into a motorway. They set up cones and age-appropriate bicycles and tricycles so that everyone could join in. Young children delight in washing their cars with water and sponges. Older children create sports days and develop their skills balancing beanbags. Children are highly skilled in working things out for themselves. They develop excellent communication and social skills. n The childminder uses effective methods to promote children's language development. She teaches children the names of adult and baby animals, such as cow and calf. This builds on children's vocabulary. Additionally, they develop their understanding of the wider world. n Parents are complimentary about the quality of care their children receive. They appreciate the regular updates about their children's progress. The childminder uses feedback from parents to identify her strengths and weaknesses. However,

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she does not make the most of opportunities to expand the knowledge of herself and her assistant to develop their teaching skills even further. n The childminder is ambitious for all children and ensures that they develop a strong sense of well-being. Young children show excellent resilience during activities. Children display high levels of determination as they play. From a young age, children are aware of the impact their behaviour can have on others. They demonstrate high levels of self-control. For instance, they share out animal puzzle pieces and politely ask when they identify pieces they need. Children's behaviour is exemplary.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding. They know about the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. In addition, the childminder knows what steps she would take if she was concerned about a child who may be exposed to extreme views or behaviours. The childminder completes risk assessments for areas inside the home, outdoors and for trips. She takes swift action to minimise any hazards. Additionally, she teaches children how to use parts of the garden safely. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe.

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should:

n identify and provide ongoing training to build on existing teaching, including supporting the assistant to raise the quality of teaching further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115877 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10137749 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 2 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 13 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Sidcup, Kent. She operates her service Monday to Thursday, 7am to 6pm, term time only. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant who is unqualified. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to discuss how she meets children's care and learning needs. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children during activities. n Parents gave their feedback during the inspection. In addition, the inspector read written feedback from parents. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records and training certificates. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

24 February 2020 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

24 February 2020 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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