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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children show that they are happy, and develop a good sense of belonging as they move around the play area contentedly. They play well together, and the childminder skilfully redirects any unwanted behaviour. This enables all children to join in with all the activities she provides. The childminder has high expectations for what children can achieve. She has clear aims for what she wants each child to learn, to help them progress well. Children enjoy the praise they receive from the childminder for their efforts. She encourages them to complete activities and follow routines. Children benefit from the childminder's ongoing communication with parents. She has enabled parents to extend their children's learning at home, including during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) restrictions. Children whose starting points are lower than children of similar ages, make good progress in catching up. For example, children who need extra help with their physical skills persevere with

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The provision is good

self-chosen activities. They climb the slide, push and pull wheeled toys and jump with excitement as they splash in puddles of water. Children recall and remember previous learning well. For example, following an activity where they grew sunflowers, they are now learning about how dead plants could be put back on the soil to make compost. They study a dandelion bud and learn that if flowers and plants are picked too soon, they will not open.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made good improvements to her provision since the last inspection, and has met the actions that were set. She uses training well to develop her skills, and reflects on her practice to make sure that children enjoy their learning experiences. n The childminder implements her curriculum well. She understands children's individual needs and levels of development, including what they can do now and what they need to learn next. She works hard to offer children a settled experience, following their absence during the pandemic. Her effective monitoring helps her to identify and close any gaps in children's learning so that they continue to make as much progress as possible. n The childminder provides a calm and relaxed play environment to encourage children to feel secure and get involved. Children become quietly absorbed in activities, such as using paint and different materials to make various creations

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need to do better?

in the garden. They concentrate for long periods of time and talk about what they are doing. n The childminder offers good support to children as they try to solve problems. For example, she explains how the long and curved pieces of the train track must fit together in a certain way to complete the track. Children learn that this will prevent the train and carriages from falling off. n Children smile with delight as the childminder encourages them to join in and

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12 July 2021 revisit favourite songs. They repeat simple phrases, such as 'zoom, zoom, zoom, we are going to the moon'. They laugh with excitement as they join in and count back from five to zero, then shout 'blast off'. The childminder motivates all children to take part in the activities she provides. n The childminder uses interesting questions to help children think and respond. Children learn words such as 'binoculars' and 'helicopter' during their everyday play. Occasionally, the childminder does not enable children to hear or use some words correctly. However, this does not detract from her otherwise good practice in developing their communication and language skills. n Parents praise the childminder, and feel her support is integral to their children's progress. The childminder works well with parents, despite them currently being unable to come into her home. She finds different ways to involve them in their

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children's learning and to discuss their progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She understands the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She also knows how to escalate any concerns she may have about a child's welfare to the appropriate agencies. The childminder has improved risk assessments since the last inspection, and supervises children well at all times. She is quick to ensure children's safety as they explore and play. However, she does not consistently help them to learn why some actions, such as standing up on the slide, might be unsafe.

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should:

n place even greater focus on implementing consistently good provision for developing children's language abilities n involve children more in managing risks and considering their personal safety, to enhance their confidence and self-awareness.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470647 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10149308 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 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 13 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Erith, Kent. She works Monday to Thursday, for 49 weeks of the year. She receives funding for the provision of free early education to children aged three years.

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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 showed the inspector the areas of her home that she uses for childminding. She described how she uses the different areas to encourage children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at convenient times throughout the visit. n The children showed the inspector their paintings and other creations, and also their toy trains and track. n The inspector sampled documentation, including required records, the childminder's training certificates, and written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

12 July 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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12 July 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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