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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children settle very quickly into the childminder's care. Those children who are new to the setting begin to gain confidence in their abilities. They are happy to make choices about what to do and increase their interactions with others. Children respond well to the childminder's calm and patient approach. They enjoy using resources that reflect their interests well.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy exploring nature. They collect natural materials while on local outings, that they go on to use in the childminder's home. For example, children use their imaginations as they play with dinosaurs and twigs. Children show their persistence. They have a go at challenging tasks. For example, they successfully put nappies on dolls after several attempts. Children develop their small hand muscles as they manipulate dough. This contributes to their future writing skills.

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The provision is good

Children develop their mathematical awareness as they scoop and pour water and use interlocking bricks. They express delight in the bubbles that they create with giant wands. Children build on their emerging understanding of technology. For example, they press buttons to hear sounds. Children focus and concentrate as they carry out their craft ideas using different resources. Children have good opportunities to develop and practise the skills that they need for future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high aspirations for children. She demonstrates that she understands how to sequence learning. She plans activities that build on what children already know and can do. These activities contribute effectively to her accurate assessments of children's learning. For instance, she provides children with threading tasks to assess their hand control. n The childminder provides effective support for children's communication and language. She interacts well with children and talks with them about what they do. Children enjoy nursery rhymes and action songs. They benefit from the childminder's evaluation of her storytelling skills. For example, they choose their own stories and use props. n The childminder plans activities that support children's physical development well. She makes good use of community resources, such as local playgrounds and parks. This helps to further extend children's active play and use of large

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equipment. Children gain confidence as they use slides and rockers. The childminder encourages children to use their bodies, such as during music and dance. n The childminder helps children to develop their literacy skills. She extends children's understanding of phonics. For example, the childminder links letters to the sounds that they represent as children complete alphabet puzzles. Children

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26 April 2022 receive encouragement to recognise and write the letters of their name, for instance, following creative activities. n Children behave well. The childminder makes effective use of visual displays to help children understand what is expected. For example, children look at pictures to help them manage hygiene routines, such as handwashing. Children express their needs and ideas in positive ways. n The childminder helps children to build on their emerging mathematical awareness. For example, children explore quantity and volume during water play. The childminder challenges children to guess which will fill first, or more quickly, as they use different-sized containers. Children identify colours and count the number of pens as they create artwork. n The childminder works well with parents, who value the flexible service that she provides. Parents comment on the 'amazing job' that she does. Information

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shared with the staff at other settings that children attend is more limited. Stronger communication about children's learning and development would provide a more consistent approach. n The childminder acknowledges events, such as Diwali and Chinese New Year. On these occasions, children taste food and discuss different languages. However, opportunities for children to understand different cultures and communities are inconsistent. n The childminder is committed to her professional practice. She completes a range of training to strengthen her understanding of how to support children's learning. She uses her links with other practitioners and organisations to keep up to date with current developments.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge. She understands the procedures to follow if a child is at risk of abuse or harm. The childminder recognises possible risks to children, such as exposure to extreme views or behaviour, unsafe technology, domestic abuse, or alcohol misuse. She is aware of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had on children and their families. The childminder knows how to respond if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. The childminder manages risks effectively in her home and while on outings. She maintains accurate records of children's attendance.

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should:

n build on links with settings that children attend, to further promote consistency of children's care and learning

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should:

26 April 2022 n expand opportunities for children to understand different communities and cultures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2532966 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10208514 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 3 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 2019. She lives in Thamesmead in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder operates her service all year, Tuesday to Friday, from 11am to 6pm. She holds a relevant qualification at level 6.

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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 their evaluation of the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector around all areas of her home and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed the teaching and learning that took place during a children's activity. n The inspector reviewed documents. These included the suitability of the childminder, relevant policies and evidence of the childminder's professional development. n The inspector considered the written views of parents as part of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

26 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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Inspection activities

26 April 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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