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 understands the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's social skills. She is gradually taking children to different places in the local community, such as the library and parks. This helps to boost children's social confidence and prepares them well for their move on to school. Children form a very special connection with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. For instance, children explore the warm and appealing environment freely. They show confidence to seek comfort and reassurance from the childminder, as required. Children are very happy and settled. They enjoy every minute of their time at the childminder's home.

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The provision is good

Children are good communicators. They engage in two-way conversations very well. Children confidently talk about a previous visit to school. They are confident to make their needs known and manage their own personal care needs superbly well. Older children ask appropriate questions to find out information. They talk about dinosaurs and which ones eat plants. Children willingly help with tasks, such as tidying up, and they work together with the childminder as a team to accomplish this. They listen well and learn to take turns.

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need to do better?

n The childminder engages children in meaningful learning that largely builds on what they know and can do. Children reflect and talk about what they know. For example, they explain about different dinosaurs. Children show excitement to paint, and focus well as they create their own picture. They explore with different coloured paint and learn that they can make other colours by mixing colours together. n Children are consistently challenged, and learn about numbers and amounts. They learn that to 'subtract' is to have 'less', and to 'add' means 'more'. Children make predictions and test out their own theories. However, the childminder does not consistently design the mathematical curriculum as well as possible. Occasionally, opportunities to extend children's understanding of shapes are not carefully thought through. n All children receive the early help and support that they need. The childminder places a sharp emphasis on closing any gaps in children's communication and

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language development. For instance, the childminder models words and phrases precisely for children to hear and say, to build on their developing pronunciation skills. n The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities very well. She ensures that she has the relevant knowledge and skills to support children. All children make good progress from their starting points in learning.

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10 June 2022 n Children's physical skills, health and well-being are supported very well. They enjoy walks by the river and time outdoors. Children are very active. They learn to balance themselves on tyres very well. They run and jump with confidence. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. Children learn about good hygiene. However, the childminder does not consistently teach children to be independent. For example, she does not encourage children to put on their own shoes and peel their banana. n The childminder helps children to learn about the wider world. For instance, she takes children to various places of interest in the community. The childminder helps children to understand about people in the community, different events they celebrate and other people's ways of life. She teaches children to be polite, such as to say please and thank you. Children behave well, are respectful and

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learn to share. n The childminder has a good range of books and opportunities to paint. However, at times she does encourage older children to write their own name, such as after they have finished their painting. n The childminder works in partnership with parents and professionals who are involved with children. She shares detailed information about children's care and learning, to help to promote continuity. Parents comment that 'We cannot speak highly enough about the childminder' and 'Our children have come on leaps and bounds since being in the childminder's care.' n The childminder manages her setting well. She reflects and evaluates on what is going well, and what she can improve. The childminder attends training to further improve the quality of education for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility regarding child protection. She regularly updates her training and written procedures to ensure that she can implement appropriate procedures without delay. This includes in the event of an allegation being made against herself or someone living on the premises. The childminder implements effective risk assessments. She takes appropriate steps to remove or minimise risks to children, within her home and while on outings. The childminder uses regular explanations and discussions to help children to become increasingly aware of how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

n use activities more effectively to help support children's understanding of shapes and extend their mathematical skills n encourage children to do more for themselves to build on their independence

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should:

10 June 2022 n support older children's writing skills more effectively, such as encouraging them to write their own name on their painting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554558 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10174961 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Crayford, in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates all year round from 6.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, and from 8am until 5pm on Saturday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 inspector observed the quality of education provided and assessed the impact that activities had on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the teaching observed linked to the learning intentions for children. They discussed how activities extended children's understanding. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

10 June 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

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