Childminder in Bexley

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children show that they feel settled and secure in the childminder's care. Those who find it difficult to separate from their parents have additional time to settle into routines. Their interactions with others gradually begin to increase. Children show that they express their needs and feelings in positive ways. Most respond very well to spending time outdoors.

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The provision requires improvement

Children show their interest in books. Some children frequently choose stories to share with staff. They spontaneously sing songs that relate to the books that they explore. Less-confident speakers look at illustrations and point to characters. They engage with sensory books by touching and feeling textured fabrics. Children happily enjoy pretend play, for example when taking on the role of a doctor. Older children develop good pencil control and confidently count in sequence. They show deep focus as they form numerals and letters. Children explore and mix colours as they paint.

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The provision requires improvement

Children do not receive good support to improve and practise their communication and language skills or engage in learning. Activities for some children lack challenge. The childminder and her assistants do not closely consider children's learning and development needs. This hinders children from making the progress that they are fully capable of. Despite this, children have opportunities to develop their skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of her assistants. This means that Ofsted has been unable to complete the required suitability checks for them. The childminder takes prompt action to rectify this following the inspection. However, this compromises children's welfare. n The childminder provides her assistants with access to some training. However, she does not provide sufficient support to ensure consistently challenging activities or improve interactions with children. Children who are confident communicators have few opportunities to learn new words or extend their language skills. Some do not receive enough support to engage with learning or to develop their speaking skills. n The childminder works effectively with parents. She shares important information about children with her assistants. This helps all of them to provide consistent care routines that mirror those from home. The childminder promotes

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need to do better?

a shared approach with parents, which contributes to successful toilet training. A two-way flow of information also helps with children's moves to other settings. n The childminder understands the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had on children and their families. She offers a flexible approach to support

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need to do better?

16 May 2022 children and parents during periods of change. The childminder and her assistants are alert to the emotional needs of children. For example, assistants explore books about different emotions with children when they become upset. n Children enjoy their opportunities to play outdoors. They behave well, share resources and increase their interactions with others. Children use their bodies well as they skilfully ride scooters. Children invite their friends into their play ideas, such as hopping between turfed areas. n The childminder acknowledges some well-known faiths and cultural events, such as St Patrick's Day and Eid. Children make cards and candles for Diwali. Activities that take account of children's own languages and traditions are less well planned. Some children share their language with staff from similar backgrounds. Others have fewer opportunities to see or use resources that reflect their backgrounds.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes use of resources in her community to extend children's learning experiences. Children engage well in learning as they play outdoors. They enjoy visits to local parks and nearby woods, for example, as they collect leaves to make autumn wreaths. However, at times, the activities do not have a clear learning intention, meaning some gaps in children's learning may be overlooked. n The childminder identifies how she would like to develop her service. For instance, she describes planned improvements to her garden to further support outdoor learning. However, the childminder's evaluation is not effective in helping her to recognise what she needs to improve. Nonetheless, she takes swift action when weaknesses in her service are identified. The childminder demonstrates her commitment to providing an effective service.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The failure to notify Ofsted of assistants who work with children means that children's welfare cannot be fully assured. However, safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants understand the potential risks that are posed to children, including exposure to extreme views or behaviour. They know the procedures to follow if concerned about the behaviour of a colleague, or if an allegation is made against them. The childminder and her assistants manage risks effectively while on local outings. There are effective arrangements for recording children's attendance and accidents.

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Due date

16 May 2022 ensure that Ofsted is notified of all persons aged 16 or over who work with children, so that required suitability checks can be completed 13/06/2022

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Due date

improve teaching skills, so that children develop and improve their communication and language and engage in challenging activities. 01/07/2022

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should:

n enhance support for children to recognise, value and share their backgrounds and languages n strengthen the curriculum further in relation to understanding the world, for example through ensuring activities have a clear learning intention based on children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2526286 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10208298 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 12 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Welling, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round. She usually works alongside two assistants. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 6. She receives funding for early education places for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used by children and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder, her assistants and children, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder met with the inspector. Discussions included recruitment, suitability and support for her assistants, and safeguarding. n The inspector spoke with the childminder's assistants and parents as part of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

16 May 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

16 May 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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