Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bexley

This provision does not meet requirements

The childminder does not give children's individual needs a high enough priority. She does not give appropriate consideration to tailoring each individual child's care to meet their personal needs. This is evident when they spend significant periods of time travelling long distances to collect other children from school. This takes up a considerable amount of their afternoon and leaves little time for children to play or participate in a variety of meaningful experiences. The childminder does not have high enough expectations for children and does not plan a varied enough range of activities for them to engage in. This means that children often play independently. Furthermore, older children, in particular, have limited resources to explore that complement their learning at school.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Despite this, children are comfortable and show that they have a close bond with the childminder. Younger children have frequent cuddles and approach her to show her their toys. Children have some opportunities to read stories, and the childminder supports them to discuss different animals and their habitats. Furthermore, children laugh and smile when they sing their favourite songs and show an interest in investigating different animals with touch button toys. The childminder gives children praise and encouragement during their play and children behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a secure enough understanding of how to implement the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She does not have an effective system in place to record children's daily attendance. This means that she is unable to effectively monitor children's attendance patterns which may be a cause for concern. This also compromises children's safety. n The childminder does not ensure that she notifies Ofsted of the changes to her health, which may affect her suitability to care for children. This is a further breach of requirements. n The childminder does not plan a wide enough variety of meaningful activities and experiences to complement children's learning. Older children, in particular, do not benefit from enough toys and resources to capture their interests and broaden their experiences. n Despite the breaches of statutory requirements, children form secure attachments with the childminder. They laugh and show that they are relaxed in

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the childminder's care. Children freely explore and play independently. They demonstrate good manners and are polite. n The childminder shows an awareness of how to support children to lead healthy lifestyles. For instance, children eat a range of healthy meals and snacks. In

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9 December 2021 addition, the childminder discusses the importance of children being active and developing their physical skills, for example when frequently visiting a local park. n Parents express that they are very happy with the provision. They describe that the childminder is loving and kind, and that their children love attending. Parents comment that they feel the childminder's communication is good and they feel involved in their children's care. n Children have some opportunities to learn about diversity and people that are different to them. For instance, they discuss different cultures, backgrounds, food and clothes from around the world. n The childminder's home is clean and tidy. She maintains good standards of hygiene throughout the premises. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has made changes to her provision to minimise the spread of infection. For instance, she has increased cleaning and handwashing routines,

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and children frequently use anti-bacterial hand gel. n The childminder undertakes some professional development opportunities. For example, she attends first-aid training and keeps her knowledge up to date. The childminder is able to discuss how she would respond to a range of medical emergencies. n The childminder evaluates some aspects of her provision. She recognises the need to review the school-run arrangements and provide more activities, resources and toys, particularly for older children. However, the childminder does not take swift enough action to address these weaknesses and to ensure that children of all ages have high-quality experiences, and are appropriately cared for and stimulated.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not keep accurate records in relation to children's daily attendance. This is a breach of requirements and is in place to help to keep children safe. Despite this, the childminder shows an appropriate understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands her responsibility to report any concerns and seek additional support for a child. Furthermore, the childminder has an understanding of broader safeguarding concerns, such as the 'Prevent' duty, to help her to recognise the signs that children and families are at risk from radicalisation. The childminder carries out frequent risk assessments to help to reduce hazards in her home.

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Due date

review arrangements and routines in place to meet each child's individual needs 28/01/2022

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Due date

ensure that accurate attendance registers are kept and maintained that record the date, and the time of arrival and departure for all children 28/01/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge of the information that Ofsted must be notified of and the timescales for such notifications. 28/01/2022

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Due date

plan a wider range of stimulating activities, experiences and resources that are tailored to meet each child's individual needs and to complement their learning. 28/01/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435128 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10104443 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 5 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Abbeywood, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Friday. She hold an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used when caring for children. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and looked at the resources available to complement their learning. n A range of documentation was viewed by the inspector, including the childminder's training certificates and public liability insurance certificate. n The inspector took parents' and children's views of the provision into account.

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Inspection activities

9 December 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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