Pavlina Bex

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 benefit from the childminder's passion and dedication to her role. She gets to know the children and their families extremely well from the start. This supports children to develop a strong sense of belonging. Children build robust bonds and feel safe and secure. They settle quickly into the exceedingly welcoming environment. Children have freedom to make choices and eagerly explore the challenging activities and resources available. For example, children carefully use scissors and glue to make paper figures and extend their imagination as they build elaborate models with small bricks. The childminder has extremely high expectations for children's behaviour. She uses effective strategies and reinforces positive behaviour. Children are polite and kind to others. Children are highly motivated and demonstrate a positive can-do attitude. They remember previous activities and happily build on their existing skills. For example, children make jelly

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and carefully pour the mixture into small containers. They know they need to leave a space at the top to screw on the lids. The childminder helps to increase children's vocabulary effectively. They describe the jelly as 'wobbly and sticky' and use the word 'dissolve' as they watch the cubes disappear in the water. Mathematical concepts are cleverly woven through children's learning. They learn about shapes and colours, and count as they cook, sing and draw. Children frequently spend time outside. They visit the woods and park, and benefit from extending their physical skills. Children use stethoscopes to listen to their increased heart rates and understand the importance of physical exercise.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about children's learning and development. She is dedicated to providing the best possible opportunities to children in her care. The childminder uses observations and plans exciting and challenging activities to build on children's knowledge and existing skills. For example, the childminder builds on enjoyed shared stories which spark interest. Resources support children to watch caterpillars turn into chrysalis. They can recall the life cycle of a butterfly and share their experiences of releasing the butterflies and watching them fly away. This provides excellent opportunities to increase their understanding of the natural environment. n Partnership with parents is exceptional. Parents speak very highly of the service the childminder provides and the excellent communication. They receive regular detailed updates on their children's achievements. Parents state their children

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are making rapid progress and talk about skills they have learned with the childminder. Children regularly take home the childminder's 'busy bee' bags. These contain carefully chosen books and home-made resources to support their individual next steps. This supports enjoyment of reading and continuity of learning at home.

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6 July 2021 n The childminder uses opportunities effectively to challenge children's thinking and enhance learning. She skilfully watches children play and intervenes giving them time to think and try things independently. For example, children mix dough and herbs to make pretend cakes. They skilfully extend their small-muscle skills as they use scissors to chop herbs and mix them with dough. They read and follow recipe cards with the childminder to increase their literacy skills. n Children's communication skills are extended as they engage in meaningful conversations with the childminder. Children find snails and slugs in the garden and are keen to explore. The childminder listens and values what children say as they describe some features and look at the differences. Children are confident communicators and express their ideas articulately. The childminder and children enjoy singing and sharing stories daily. Children learn new words and practise

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these as they play. n The childminder positively promotes independence. She encourages children to carry out tasks for themselves and become confident. Children take off and hang up their coats, attend to their personal needs, wash their hands with soap and set the table for snack time. The childminder gives praise for their specific achievements. Children enjoy the challenge of using chopsticks to eat their food. The childminder uses this experience to increase children's knowledge of other cultures. n The childminder strives to develop and improve her service to the highest level. She has developed the garden to incorporate a vegetable patch. Children help to grow and eat the produce. This helps them learn about healthy food choices and to try different foods. The childminder actively seeks opportunities to increase her knowledge and skills. She targets her training to benefit the children. As a result, all children make excellent progress from their starting points.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues. She understands the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has a comprehensive policy in place which incorporates wider safeguarding issues. Training is up to date and suitability checks are in place. The childminder is vigilant about safety. She has procedures in place to keep children safe and help them learn to manage risk. Children learn about road safety on the walk to school. They understand the importance of healthy routines, and the dangers of hot water and using knives when they are cooking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560399 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10190538 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder provides childcare from 8am to 6pm, from Monday to Thursday, throughout the year. She has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation together to assess the quality of teaching and learning. n Parents and children shared their views with the inspector. These views were considered. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including suitability checks, public liability insurance and the childminder's training certificates. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions during the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is organised and delivered, during a learning walk.

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Inspection activities

6 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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6 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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