Hales, Joanne Louise

This provision meets requirements

Children are happy, safe and content in the childminder's warm and friendly home. They confidently explore and choose their own resources and toys. Children enjoy playing on their own, alongside the childminder and with their friends. They have formed strong attachments with the childminder, who is very attentive towards their needs. Children display a positive attitude and join in with a range of activities enthusiastically. They focus well and are keen to share what they have been learning with the childminder and visitors.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave well and play cooperatively with their friends. Older children include younger children in their play. For example, as children excitedly plan a performance for the childminder and her family to watch, they ensure that younger children also have a part to play. They use their strong communication skills to explain their ideas to each other. Children develop their creative skills further, using the craft resources to make tickets and posters for their performance.

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This provision meets requirements

Children develop independence skills that help to support them at school. They understand the importance of good hygiene and take care of their own needs. Children make their own choices about which resources to use and know where to find them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to experience a healthy lifestyle. She offers them a balanced diet. Children enthusiastically explore the garden and develop good physical skills in the fresh air. As well as running and dancing, they enjoy using the swings to build their muscles. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. In particular, they praise her warmth and friendliness, and credit this with helping their children to feel safe and secure. They say that the childminder 'goes the extra mile' to ensure that their children are well looked after. Parents also comment on how well the childminder keeps them updated about their children's activities and achievements. n The childminder encourages children to behave well. She deals with any minor conflicts swiftly and calmly. The childminder helps children to understand why rules are in place and supports them to talk to other children to solve any small

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disagreements. n The childminder shares information effectively between school and parents. Communication books are used for the younger children, and the childminder talks to parents and school teachers daily. This helps to provide continuity of care for children.

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27 April 2022 n The childminder supports all children to make marks and offers a wide range of materials to keep children interested. She provides opportunities for children to complement their learning from school. For example, children develop their understanding of letters and the sounds which they make. For instance, when children ask how to write a word, she supports them in using their knowledge of letter sounds to enable them to write more independently. n The childminder encourages children to build on their communication and language skills by discussing what they have made. She asks questions about the different materials they have used to encourage thinking skills. n The childminder teaches children about their similarities and differences by encouraging them to talk about themselves and the people around them. This helps children to learn about and value their own uniqueness. n The childminder knows the children well. She observes them closely and

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communicates with both children and parents to find out their interests and what they know and can do. The childminder uses this information to plan further support for children, if needed. She consistently praises children for their efforts and achievements. This helps children take pride in their play and learning. n The childminder supports children's emerging understanding of mathematics. She asks questions, involving numbers in everyday language, and encourages children to use their knowledge of numbers to solve these problems. n The childminder is reflective in her practice. She evaluates her strengths and weaknesses. The childminder continually strives to improve her setting and the care that she offers. She has completed mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, as well as furthering her knowledge in a range of other subjects which interest her.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is committed to keeping children safe in her care. She conducts regular checks of the areas children use, and considers their safety when taking them on outings. The childminder understands how to protect children from harm. She knows how to refer any concerns to the appropriate safeguarding agency. The childminder can identify the potential signs of abuse, including children being exposed to extreme views. She knows the procedure she should follow if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her family. The childminder uses the required records, policies and procedures to help her support children's well- being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115617 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10061554 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 18 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder offers after-school care for children on Monday until 5.15pm and before- and after-school care for children on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7.30am until 5.15pm. She holds 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 provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children, and assessed the impact these have on children's development. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n Parents spoke to the inspector during the inspection to give their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing when they are with the childminder.

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27 April 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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