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

Children are happy, confident and settled. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being. For example, she re-introduced a visual timetable to help children who were anxious settle back at the setting after the pandemic. Children are independent and enjoy choosing their own play. For instance, they enjoy re- visiting tasks they can accomplish before moving on to more challenging ones. Children develop positive attitudes to their play and are eager to learn while playing with the childminder. For example, they happily engaged with the childminder during circle time activity. The childminder is kind, friendly and welcoming. She provides a caring and nurturing environment, and children build strong attachments with her. The childminder supports children's language well. She sings songs to support their learning and they are confident to join in. The childminder has high expectations for all children. They enjoy lots of outdoor

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activities and trips with her. Children behave well. They willingly follow instructions and benefit from lots of praise. Children enjoy reading books and are keen to re- enact familiar stories, such as going on a 'bear hunt' during their daily walk. The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents. The children develop the necessary skills to enhance their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is ambitious in what she wants children to learn. Children learn and develop across a broad range of areas through well-thought-out activities. The childminder carries out regular checks of what children know, understand and can do. She can therefore act quickly to support any children who fall behind. The childminder interacts well with children as they play. She promotes their language development well, constantly introducing new words, and offers explanation to enhance their understanding. Children enjoys lots of singing and re-enacting stories using props they have made together. n The childminder ensures that children have a wide range of experiences to encourage them to be physically active. For example, they enjoy regular dance and exercise sessions, as well as being in the garden and going on walks in the local area. Children enjoy following instructions during exercise routines, such as

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jumping left and right. They use these skills during their walks to keep themselves safe. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment that the childminder is passionate and their children are happy with her, giving them peace of mind. The childminder regularly shares information about children's progress and activities. However, she recognises that these partnerships can be developed further, to enhance her practice and to include sharing information with other settings children attend, in order to enhance the experiences of children and their families.

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4 June 2021 n Children develop good social skills as they learn to play cooperatively with each other. They engage well in activities and develop good concentration skills. For instance, children take turns during a rhyming hat activity. n Children develop a strong understanding of how they can keep themselves healthy. They are encouraged to make healthy choices at mealtimes from the food available. For example, children choose and prepare their fruit for snack. Children develop their physical skills and their interest in the natural world through an exciting outdoor curriculum. They go outdoors into the garden, to local parks and on regular walks. They particularly enjoy taking part in bug hunting. n The childminder embraces children's unique characteristics and helps them to value themselves as individuals. Children learn about what makes them special and show respect towards others. They willingly contribute to all activities and

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routines. For example, they help to tidy up and spontaneously put their shoes and coats away after outdoor play. Children are gaining all the skills they need to become well prepared for their future lives. n The childminder is keen to improve her own knowledge. She uses research to enhance her knowledge of particular ways children learn and develop. She uses this knowledge to enhance the environment and activities to benefit all children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to help keep children safe from harm. She is alert to the potential risks posed to children. She knows how to respond if she has concerns about children's welfare or if an allegation or complaint is made against herself or a family member. The childminder regularly assesses risks in her home and, when on visits or outings, reminds children about road safety. She keeps her knowledge up to date and reviews her policies and procedures regularly to ensure they are in line with the local authority.

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n further develop partnerships with parents and other settings to enhance the quality of the setting and ensure continuity of learning for the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550135 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10133726 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bexleyheath. She operates from 8am to 6pm Tuesday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. The childminder offers funding for two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the 2020-21 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the childminder organises her curriculum. n The inspector and the childminder discussed children's learning and progress. n A meeting was held between the inspector, parents and the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documents.

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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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