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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children show a good sense of belonging and that they feel happy and comfortable at the setting. They have a secure bond with the childminder, who has a warm and caring nature. Children play well together and show that they enjoy each other's company. They demonstrate good listening skills and interest in the activities on offer. The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and behaviour. She frequently offers commentary and introduces new language as they play. Children show their imaginative skills. For example, they discuss different foods as they pretend to make lunch and engage in role play with a doctor's kit. In addition, children show an understanding of rhythms, beats and sounds when exploring musical instruments. This supports their creativity.

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The provision is good

Children's mathematical knowledge is fostered during play. For instance, they discuss colours and shapes as they explore construction and water play activities. Children laugh and giggle as they make a variety of patterns and shapes. They show good levels of motivation and behave very well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children very well. She frequently observes their development and plans appropriate next steps to help them make good progress. n Children's personal development is nurtured well. The childminder is a good role model with a respectful and positive attitude. She gives children encouragement and praise as they play. The childminder teaches them to be kind and gentle towards each other. As a result, children show that they have good relationships with each other. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She teaches them about clear boundaries and expected behaviour. The childminder supports children to say 'please' and 'thank you' and to develop good manners and social skills when playing together. n The childminder regularly updates parents on their children's progress. She shares the activities that children enjoy and the next steps in their learning so parents can support their development at home. This fosters continuity of care

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need to do better?

for the children. n Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the provision. They state that they value the childminder's professionalism, knowledge and care. Parents express that their children enjoy attending, have a strong relationship with her and are making good progress. n Children learn about other cultures and backgrounds. The childminder plans activities that are relevant to their heritage. For example, children celebrate St Patrick's Day and eat different foods from around the world.

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need to do better?

24 January 2022 n Children learn about leading healthy lifestyles. For instance, the childminder talks to children and parents about healthy food choices and plans daily trips to the local park and fields in order for children to be active and develop their physical skills. n The childminder acknowledges the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's personal, social and emotional development. She highlights how some children needed higher levels of support and attention when settling in and how there has been a huge focus on building their confidence in new environments. Children are well settled and comfortable at the setting and are making good progress with this. n The childminder discusses how she has made other adaptations to her provision since the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, handwashing and cleaning routines are given higher priority to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. n The childminder shows good commitment to keeping her first-aid training up to

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date and completes other mandatory training. However, her professional development is not sharply focused in order to enhance her practice to the very highest level. Furthermore, self-evaluation could to strengthened further to more regularly include the views of parents, in order to more precisely inform future developments.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder discusses different signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and she discusses how to report concerns to help protect children's safety. Furthermore, she highlights how she would respond to a child's unexplained absence and the importance of working with other professionals. In addition, the childminder discusses possible behaviours and indicators that raise worry about radicalisation and how she would report this. She also has discussions with children about their own personal safety.

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should:

n enhance self-evaluation and consider ways of strengthening opportunities for professional development to enhance practice to the very highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115808 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10137774 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 7 Date of previous inspection 18 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Thamesmead, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder operates her service on weekdays throughout most of the year. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions, and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that children use to ensure they are safe and suitable. n A range of documentation was viewed, for instance suitability information about people living in the household and the childminder's training certificates.

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Inspection activities

24 January 2022 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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24 January 2022 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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