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

The childminder creates a warm, safe and inviting environment for children. Children are settled and happy in the setting. The childminder's curriculum is well structured with a clear intent for all children to achieve. Children explore with interest. They confidently choose which play experiences they would like to take part in. The childminder is incredibly nurturing. Children seek her out to share their experiences, taking her by the hand and leading her to where they would like to go. They look for the childminder when they are tired or upset, and she is quick to provide cuddles and reassurance. The childminder provides a language-rich environment for children. She enthusiastically involves herself in children's play. The childminder models language which children repeat and use in their play. This helps to develop children's vocabulary.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. They are clear about the childminder's rules and expectations in the setting. If children demonstrate unwanted behaviour, the childminder is quick to explain why this is not acceptable. Children learn to play cooperatively, taking turns and sharing resources. The childminder has high expectations for children. Children show that they can dress themselves independently. They choose which freshly prepared food they would like to put in their bowls for snack.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She understands what they can do and what they need to learn next. The childminder plans activities and experiences that allow children to practise and build on what they already know to consolidate learning. However, the childminder does not share information about children's learning with others settings that they currently attend, to provide greater consistency of learning for children. n The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and language development. Children enjoy regular and engaging story times with the childminder. Children pick their favourite books and join in with familiar refrains, such as 'I'm the gingerbread man'. The childminder shows children the correct way to handle books. Children show they understand the structure of stories by closing the book at the end and announcing, 'the end'. n Children develop their social skills. They attend local playgroups, library sessions

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and go on trips to the farm. The childminder also has links with another local childminder and her children. This helps children to build friendships and learn to play alongside others, practising skills which they have learned, such as sharing and managing conflict. n Children benefit from a nutritious and balanced menu that encourages them to try a variety of fruit and vegetables. Children are encouraged to be physically

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30 March 2022 active. They have regular trips to the park and a weekly outing to a large soft- play and gymnastics centre. n Overall, children are encouraged to be independent. The childminder is full of praise when children persevere and succeed. Children smile and show pride in what they have achieved. Where children are ready for further challenges, the childminder does not consistently promote further independence with self-care tasks, such as blowing their noses. When children show capability in achieving these goals, the childminder does not given them opportunities to consistently practise them. n The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure consistency for children. She gives parents regular feedback at the end of each day and shares children's achievements through daily photos. Parents comment on how much their children enjoy their time at the setting. They say that their children come

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home full of stories about the different activities they have done. Parents note the impact the childminder has had on developing their children's confidence since the COVID-19 pandemic. n The childminder celebrates the diversity of the community with children. Children take part in arts and crafts to learn about events, such as Easter, Christmas and Chinese New Year. They learn the stories behind why these times are special to people. Children learn to respect the individuality of themselves and others. This helps to promote children's confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder is reflective in her practice. She asks for regular feedback from parents to ensure that they are satisfied with the care provided. The childminder keeps up to date with the latest guidelines sent from her local authority. She evaluates how she can adapt her practice to ensure that she is meeting requirements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date by attending regular training. She is aware of her responsibility for ensuring that children remain safe from harm. The childminder can identify the different forms of abuse and the signs children may display. She is clear of how she should report any concerns that she has. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow should an allegation be made against herself or anyone in her household. The childminder is aware of the 'Prevent' duty guidance and the need to be aware of the signs that may indicate radicalisation.

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should:

n develop links with other settings which children attend and share information

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should:

30 March 2022 about children, to provide consistency in their care and learning n continue to develop children's independence in self-care through teaching them to blow their own noses.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2516431 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10207926 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Sidcup in Kent. She operates all year round from 7am and 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, and from 3pm to 6pm on Thursday. The childminder has completed a relevant childminding course.

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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 provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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