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 are happy, safe and settled within this cosy home-from-home setting. Children have developed close bonds with the childminder and look to her for comfort and reassurance when they are unsure. The childminder has developed a well-thought-out curriculum for all children, to ensure they achieve their potential. The childminder has high expectations for children. Children are extremely well mannered, saying 'please' and 'thank you' without being prompted, and politely asking to get down from the table once they finish meals. Children are encouraged to be independent, to ensure they are ready for their next stage of learning.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. Children play cooperatively together, sharing ideas. Younger children seek out others to join in their play, and they show care and concern for their peers if they are upset. The childminder reminds younger children of her behavioural expectations, such as to be gentle if they become too heavy- handed in their excitement. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that children access the additional support they need. For children who have support plans in place, the childminder ensures that these are incorporated into children's curriculum plans, so that all children make good progress from their starting points.

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n The childminder knows the children well. She has taken time to understand the experiences they have had and how she can further build on these within the setting. The childminder skilfully observes children and can talk extensively about their starting points and how much progress they have made. n Children's individual care routines are dealt with in a sensitive and caring manner. The childminder gets down to children's level and asks: 'shall we go and change your nappy?' While nappy changing takes place, the childminder sings and talks to children, making the most of this one-to-one time to build children's confidence. n The childminder has set up the provision to allow children to be able to access resources freely. Children move around confidently, selecting resources and bringing them to the childminder to share. Older children ask politely if they can access resources that have been placed out of reach due to the presence of

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younger children. However, in the garden area, the standing sand tray is out of reach for the youngest children. The childminder does not always respond appropriately when children indicate they would like to play with these items, for example by making them more accessible. n The childminder promotes the development of early communication and language skills well. While reading with younger children, the childminder labels

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7 July 2022 the animals that children point out. When children mispronounce words, for example 'narna', the childminder repeats them back with the correct pronunciation 'banana'. n Older children show their emerging language development through engaging in meaningful conversations with the childminder and each other. Children can recall familiar stories from memory and tell these animatedly, changing their tone for different characters. Opportunities can sometimes be missed to question the most able children in a way that allows them to reflect on why things may have happened, rather than just recalling the story. n The childminder provides children with a healthy and balanced range of foods. The childminder works in partnership with parents to introduce new foods to the diets of children with SEND. Children enjoy daily opportunities to be physically active within the setting's garden and local green spaces.

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n The childminder teaches children about the diverse community they live in. Children learn to respect the differences of others and learn what makes them unique, developing confidence and self-esteem. When children question why children behave in a certain way, the childminder explains with sensitivity, teaching children to be empathetic to others. n Partnership with parents is strong. Parents describe the childminder as caring and nurturing, and they report positively on the progress she has helped their children make. Parents are happy with the levels of communication and describe the childminder as being supportive of their individual children's needs. n The childminder continues to develop her own professional knowledge and development through accessing available training. She is reflective in her practice, seeking regular feedback from parents and children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. The childminder has attended appropriate safeguarding training, which means she is able to identify the different categories of abuse and the signs children may present. The childminder is clear on how to report any concerns she may have. The childminder understands she has a duty to report any allegations made against herself or anyone within her household. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe, using trips out to inform them about road safety, managing risks while in the park and stranger danger. The childminder is alert to the risks of the internet and shares good practice guidelines with children and parents regarding online safety.

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should:

7 July 2022 n ensure that activities in the garden area are adapted so that they are accessible to children of all ages n look at how to challenge children by using questions that allow them to reflect on what they have learned, rather than only recalling information.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2537341 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10215239 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 8 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Bexleyheath in Kent. She provides care on weekdays, from 7am to 7pm, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 4 qualification. The childminder accepts the early education funding for eligible 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 childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. 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

7 July 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

7 July 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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