Childminder in Bexley

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely happy and secure. The childminder works very closely with parents and other providers, to ensure children's needs are very well met. Children are exceptionally well behaved and helpful. They work together to help with routine tasks, such as setting the table for snack time. Children are highly independent. The childminder organises her provision so that children can take care of their own needs. For example, children's water cups are kept on a low ledge, so that they can choose to have a drink whenever they wish.

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The provision is outstanding

Children make swift progress in all areas of learning. The childminder has the highest expectations for each child. She has a deep understanding of how to support children's development, so that they are ready for the next stage in their education. Children display high levels of excitement, as the childminder presents activities attractively to spark their deep interest and curiosity. Children are incredibly imaginative. They play together cooperatively to act out narratives based on their favourite stories. The childminder provides an extensive range of attractive resources to inspire their play. Children learn about numbers and mathematical concepts from an early age. For example, they learn about halves and quarters as they cut up buns for snack time. Children's understanding of diversity is exceptionally well promoted. The childminder plans meaningful activities to help children learn about many different festivals and events.

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need to do better?

n The childminder conducts extensive self-evaluations, which she uses effectively to improve her provision. For example, she recently reviewed her outdoor provision and made changes to the garden to make it more suitable for children. n The childminder pays very close attention to children's safety. She identifies all hazards and puts robust safety precautions in place to ensure children are kept extremely safe. Children have a clear understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they describe confidently how to cross the road safely. n Children make very rapid progress. The childminder plans a rich curriculum. She knows children very well and makes accurate assessments of their learning. She uses her assessments extremely effectively, to plan highly meaningful activities which build on what children already know and can do. n The childminder has put careful thought into the organisation of her premises.

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She provides an abundance of high-quality toys and equipment which are thoughtfully arranged so that children can make choices in their play. n Children's literacy skills develop very rapidly. The childminder is passionate about promoting children's love of books and reading. She plans a rich variety of fascinating activities based around children's favourite books. Children handle books extremely confidently. They turn the pages and follow along with stories

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9 March 2020 as the childminder reads with them. For example, the childminder set up the role-play area with props related to the book 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea'. Children excitedly recreated the story with the childminder. The childminder provided two copies of the book so that children were able to have their own copy and read along with her. n Children very quickly develop the skills they need to support their early writing. For example, the childminder encourages them to squeeze and mould dough to strengthen their hands and to develop their hand-eye coordination. Older children have their own handwriting books where they practise pencil control and forming letters. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills exeptionally well. She remodels their language so that they hear the correct pronunciation. Children talk incredibly confidently and express their ideas clearly. The childminder asks probing questions, which prompt children to explain their

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ideas and thinking. The childminder ensures she has children's full attention and gives clear instructions to help them to complete tasks. For instance, children listened intently and followed the childminder's instructions, as she explained to them how to prepare strawberries for their lunch. n The childminder is deeply committed to providing children with a rich range of experiences that support their learning both inside and outdoors. Children have opportunities to play in the childminder's garden every day. They run, ride scooters and manipulate bats and balls with increasing skill. They learn about nature and how plants grow.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety and well-being are the highest priority for the childminder. The childminder has a very clear understanding of how to support older children to stay safe online. She has an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding. The childminder and her assistants undertake regular training to ensure their knowledge is up to date. The childminder understands what action to take should she be concerned about a child. She has undertaken training on the 'Prevent' duty and knows the signs which might indicate a child is being radicalised.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442530 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10137761 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 1 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Bexley. She has a level 3 qualification in childcare and works with two assistants. She provides childcare all day on weekdays for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder accompanied the inspector on a tour of her home and explained how she organises her provision. n Interactions between children and the childminder were observed by the inspector. n The inspector viewed written information supplied by parents. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she organises and supports the work of her assistants. n A sample of documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including first-aid certificates and suitability checks.

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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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