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 show that they appreciate the childminder's warm and caring approach. They discuss and understand the childminder's house rules and behave well. Children form warm bonds with the childminder's family members. Babies snuggle into the childminder when in the company of unfamiliar adults. They respond well to the strategies used to reassure them. The childminder meets children's personal care needs well and children learn good hygiene habits. Children's safety and health are supported effectively. Babies have opportunities to engage with indoor activities that support their physical development. Whereas, outdoor learning experiences for younger children are less well developed.

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The provision is good

Older children enjoy active play in the garden. They ride bicycles, kick balls together and bounce on the trampoline. Children receive help to build on the skills they learn at school. For example, they take home books from the childminder's to read. Babies receive good support to develop their listening and attention skills. For example, they fall silent as they listen to sound of birds in the garden. Although children have access to well-maintained and accessible resources, they have fewer opportunities to share their own backgrounds and language.

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need to do better?

n The childminder builds warm relationships with children from the start and shares information with parents about their child's experiences effectively. n Overall, children receive high levels of support to develop their communication and language skills from an early stage. The childminder demonstrates positive interactions with children in her care. She speaks to children about what is happening and interprets their non-verbal responses well. However, opportunities for children to value and share the languages they speak or hear at home are more limited. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being well. She implements a flexible approach to support those who are new to her setting and quickly identifies ways to help children settle in. For example, she recognises when older children enjoy more time outdoors. n The childminder uses effective strategies to help children to understand what is

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need to do better?

expected of them. She reinforces boundaries by discussing what is acceptable behaviour with children, what needs to change and why. This helps children to understand the impact of their actions on others. n The childminder recognises the importance of regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise for children's development. Older children have a range of resources to support more active play. The childminder plans appropriate experiences for younger children inside but has not closely considered how she can further build on their physical skills outdoors.

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need to do better?

29 June 2021 n The childminder plans activities based on children's interests and stage of development. She organises and labels resources effectively to help children to follow their ideas and make choices about what to do. The childminder uses her training well to achieve an effective curriculum. n The childminder makes good use of the information that she gathers from parents. She mirrors personal care routines from home and shares information with parents about their child's care and experiences. For example, she records details about children's food, sleep and learning in a daily diary. n The childminder is committed to her professional development and shares knowledge with her assistant. She deepens her understanding of how to support children's speech, language and communication and learns more about how to implement an effective curriculum. Children benefit from the childminder's enhanced knowledge and skills as they enjoy challenging activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder evaluates her service well. She seeks feedback from parents and implements advice and support given by local advisors. The childminder arranges training for her assistant and supports him to understand his role and responsibilities. This has helped her to achieve a good level of service.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has a secure understanding of the potential risks to children. The childminder knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child's welfare. This includes if an allegation is made against herself, her assistant or a household member. The childminder implements and reviews her procedures effectively. For example, she revises arrival and departure protocols to help protect children's health during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She maintains accurate records for children and seeks parental consent when needed, such as leaving children in the sole care of her assistant. The childminder and her assistant know how to respond in a medical emergency.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to learn about, and share, their backgrounds and those of others, including the languages that they speak or hear at home n enhance opportunities for younger children to develop their physical skills as they learn and play outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544020 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10100265 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Bexleyheath, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder operates her service from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the 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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home used by children, inside and outdoors, and described how she supports their learning. n The inspector reviewed documents. These included children's records, policies and evidence of suitability, training and qualifications for the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning and development.

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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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