Childminder in East Sussex

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 and relaxed in the childminder's warm, nurturing and inviting environment. They are interested and independently explore the resources around them. Children have extremely positive relationships with the childminder. They seek her out to join in their games. For example, children call for help when in the garden, saying they are stuck in the mud but run away laughing as the childminder reaches them. Children come to the childminder for comfort when tired, cuddling in to listen to nursery rhymes together.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a wide range of resources that supports children's learning. For example, a basket of threading fruit and multicoloured mirrors support a focus for learning colours. Children receive praise and encouragement as they play, which helps to support their confidence to try new things. The childminder has high expectations of children. They are encouraged to share resources with each other and say please and thank you. Children are encouraged to express how they are feeling. They have books and emotion stones to help them to understand the names behind different feelings. The childminder teaches children to explore why they may be feeling a certain way. For example, they express being sad when other children do not share toys.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children extremely well. She understands their starting points and what they need to learn next. She ensures that resources and activities are arranged invitingly to engage children's interest. Children show high levels of engagement when playing together and independently. n Children have opportunities to learn in a variety of ways as the childminder plans the curriculum purposefully to meet children's needs. Children enjoy baking, arts and crafts and planting flowers in the garden. They enjoy trips out to the local park and charity shops. n Before the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder planned trips to further children's learning. For example, they went to the Transport Museum in London and the 'Cutty Sark' in Greenwich. Children also attended local playgroups with the childminder to help them learn to socialise with other children. n The childminder introduces children to new words and concepts through play.

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For example, she describes a pear as juicy when children complete a threading fruit activity. Children then mimic these words in their play, developing their language skills. n The childminder engages children in conversation during play and helps them to develop their imagination. While chalk drawing on the floor, the childminder encourages children to give meanings to the marks they are making. However,

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need to do better?

29 June 2021 occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to answer questions and she provides the answer before children have time to respond. This does not fully support their thinking skills. n Children learn about diversity and the world around them. They explore how they are all unique and celebrate differences. n Partnership with parents is strong. Parents receive daily updates and photographs of their children engaged in play experiences. Some parents have used the childminder in the past and have returned to the childminder with younger siblings. They state this is due to the home-from-home feeling the setting evokes. n The childminder teaches children about healthy eating. All meals are provided by the childminder and are planned to ensure a balanced diet. Children develop their knowledge of healthy eating as they take part in role-play shops and restaurant activities. They play board games, such as 'Greedy Gorilla', which

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help them explore healthy and non-healthy choices of food. n The childminder is evaluative in her practice and invites regular feedback. Strong connections with the local authority ensure the childminder is up to date with best practice guidelines. She continues to engage in further learning to develop her knowledge and skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures her knowledge of child protection issues is kept up to date by accessing regular training. The childminder is clear on the types of abuse and the protocol to follow should she have any concerns. Children are made aware of the need to stay safe online through reading age appropriate books, such as 'Chicken Clicking'. These resources are shared with parents. The childminder is aware of her local areas and any risks posed in her neighbourhood. She ensures that children are safe when out on trips.

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should:

n support children to have sufficient time to think, reflect on and respond to questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559834 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10190635 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Sidcup in the London Borough of Bexley. She provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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. n The inspector sought 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 childminder at appropriate intervals throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

29 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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Inspection activities

29 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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