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 Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children within this homely setting are extremely well settled and confident. Children have strong and positive relationships with the childminder. They are comfortable to ask for help or comfort when needed. The childminder sets out an ambitious curriculum for children to enjoy. This builds on what they can do and introduces what they need to learn next. Children engage fully with the activities and experiences on offer. They show very high levels of engagement and perseverance. The childminder skilfully enhances children's communication and language skills. She introduces unfamiliar words and concepts to children as they play. Children show they have understood these by reusing these words at later stages in the day, in context. The childminder has high expectations of children and prepares them exceptionally well for future learning and school. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They understand the rules and boundaries. For example,

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The provision is outstanding

sitting at the table to eat and using please and thank you without the need for prompts. The childminder has made changes due to the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, such as parents no longer entering the setting. Yet, partnership with parents stays strong. There is clear communication to ensure consistency for children. Parents receive detailed daily updates and photos of their children at play.

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n The childminder provides children with an exceptional range of experiences and activities. These help children to make great progress in all areas of learning. Children display high levels of engagement as they learn. For example, they talk about what they are doing and how they might find all the letters in a treasure hunt. n The childminder encourages children to be independent learners. When making ice cream, children pour and measure out their own ingredients. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement to keep children motivated. Children are quick to mimic the childminder when new vocabulary, such as 'churn', is used. n Local outings enhance children's experiences of the wider community around them. Children enjoy trips to local green spaces, local farms, and parks. Children enjoy using the extra space to develop their physical skills. For example, the childminder motivates children to move onto higher climbing equipment,

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growing their physical skills. Before Covid-19, children also enjoyed trips to local libraries and playgroups. This enabled them to socialise with other children of varying ages. n The childminder teaches children how to stay safe when outside. Children understand that they must look and listen before crossing roads. They understand the traffic light system and know which colours mean stop and go. Children show that they understand that they must wear sun cream and hats to avoid getting burnt in the sun.

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14 June 2021 n Children show that they are aware of feelings. For example, they can recall being scared when riding a pony at the farm and what made them feel better. Children understand how their actions can affect others. For example, doing something nice for someone else will make them happy. n Children enjoy reading a large selection of books. The childminder enthusiastically reads with children, capturing their attention immediately. Children help tell familiar stories and join in with well known and repetitive verses. Children also guess which character will be on the next page, a bear or baboon. They delight in finding out if they were right. n The childminder meticulously reviews her practice, inviting feedback from parents. She continues to further her own professional development, including completing courses with the local authority that enhance her practice. This includes recently completing training to support children's potty training.

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n The childminder effectively evaluates what children can and cannot do yet. This ensures she closes any identified gaps quickly. The childminder is skilled in extending activities to further children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of her responsibilities towards keeping children safe from harm or abuse. She is alert to the different signs and symptoms to be aware of to recognise the distinct types of abuse. The childminder fully understands the process to follow should she need to report allegations concerning a child or adult. The childminder ensures that she is up to date with the latest child protection issues through regular training. The childminder has rigorous risk assessments in place to ensure children's safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556620 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10175026 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 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley. She works Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 5pm, for 48 weeks of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk together. n Observations of activities were carried out. n The inspector observed interactions between the children and the childminder and the children. n The inspector considered the views of parents. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n The inspector spoke with the children.

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14 June 2021 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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14 June 2021 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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