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 Good

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The provision is good

Children feel happy and secure in this home-from-home environment. The childminder is a good role model. She enthusiastically joins in with children's play and provides quality interactions as she engages with them. Children enjoy experimenting with different tools as they explore. For instance, older children use hammers to break the ice. Babies use different-sized-brushes to paint with water on the walls and the floor outside. Children develop their small-motor skills. From a young age, children spontaneously share toys and support each other as they play. For example, toddlers declare, 'I will get it for you', when babies drop something from their highchair. Children are kind and caring. The behaviour of children is excellent because the childminder has high expectations of them. The childminder provides a stimulating environment where children are encouraged to manage their own risks. Children skilfully go up and down the garden steps. They have a good

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The provision is good

understanding of how to keep themselves safe. Children are developing their confidence and resilience skills. They are inquisitive and enjoy using all their senses to explore natural resources. Young babies pick leaves to share with adults. Older children find bugs. Children have a good understanding of how to care for the animals, such as the childminder's dog.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear understanding of her curriculum. She plans exciting and engaging experiences for children. However, on occasions, the childminder does not give them enough time to extend their own ideas and thoughts before moving on to the next activity. This would give children the opportunity to extend their learning even further. n The childminder works closely with other settings the children attend. This provides them with good continuity of care. The childminder has a good understanding of how to teach children about internet safety. She creates a safe place where they can confidently share their thoughts and feelings. This helps build on children's self-esteem and well-being. n Children develop their independence skills. For instance, they support each other as they wash their hands before snacks and meals. The childminder encourages children to be involved in making decisions, such as which fruit they would like

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at snack time. Children behave well. They show good levels of determination. For instance, they keep trying until they are able to peel their orange. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. n Partnership with parents is good. They appreciate the regular updates about their children's progress. The childminder knows what children can already achieve. She skilfully follows their interests when planning activities. For example, she encourages new children to use the cars they have brought from home to see how quickly they move down the tube of water. This motivates

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23 August 2022 children to learn. n The childminder provides a language-rich environment. She constantly engages children in conversations and encourages their speech. For instance, children name colours they identify on the mat. Children confidently name colours such as, 'red' and 'blue'. The childminder introduces children to new colours such as 'dark blue' and 'royal blue'. This helps to develop children's communication and language skills. n Children make independent choices about what they would like to do from a broad range of activities, bot inside and outside in the garden. They enjoy using different types of outdoor vehicles. For instance, children ride bikes and pickup trucks. They control and manoeuvre them around the garden, careful to avoid obstacles. This supports their physical development. n From a young age, children explore mathematical concepts. For instance, they observe the ice melting as they place it in water. Children explore what happens

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when they mix paints on their ice blocks. They confidently discuss the colours they create. Children are developing a good understanding of cause and effect. n The childminder is ambitious. She gathers feedback from parents and children and reflects on the setting. She continues her professional development and considers training to support children's learning. All children make good progress in their learning. They are well supported, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and the children's well-being are high priority for the childminder. She keeps up to date with her safeguarding training to ensure children are safe. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs of abuse, including safeguarding issues, such as domestic violence and female genital mutilation. She understands her responsibility to report any concerns to the appropriate agencies. The childminder uses her risk assessments effectively to keep children safe within the home, garden and the school run. For instance, she has created small index cards with the children's details on, in the case of an emergency occurring while they are out.

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should:

n provide children with plenty of opportunities to explore activities, giving them time to extend their learning more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442439 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10235671 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 10 Date of previous inspection 11 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Bexley. She offers care from Monday to Friday, 7am until 5.45pm throughout the year. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and read written feedback from parents. n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk of the home. n A joint observation was completed. The childminder discussed her aims for the activity and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector held leadership discussions with the childminder and looked at a sample of the childminder's documents, including evidence of suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

23 August 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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23 August 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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