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

The childminder provides a comfortable and inviting environment in which children explore freely. Children are motivated to learn. They are independent and have opportunities to make their own decisions about what they would like to play with. They use their imaginations as they make different foods using playdough. They use tongs to pick up resources which helps to develop their hand-to-eye coordination and small hand muscles. Children are acquiring the skills they need for future learning.

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The provision is good

Children are keen learners and are gaining high levels of self-esteem. Children visit several local parks to follow trails to find characters from familiar stories and other places of interest, including playgroups and soft play. Here they meet with other children and their childminders. Children are friendly towards visitors and eagerly engage with them. This helps to promote their confidence in new situations.

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The provision is good

Children form good relationships with the childminder. She is nurturing and supportive, promoting children's well-being. Children are comfortable interacting with the childminder as they play games together. They follow good hygiene procedures. For example, they know to wash their hands before eating. Children are learning to be independent through tasks such as, helping to tidy away their toys, and preparing fruit for snack and mealtimes. The childminder supports them to practise taking off and putting on their shoes and coats.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum which she tailors to meet the children's individual needs and next steps. Children learn in a well-sequenced way and the childminder checks on children's understanding and recall. She regularly assesses the children's progress and development to identify gaps and next steps. Older children are encouraged to write the initial letter of their name and develop fine motor skills as they use tongs to pick up plastic dinosaurs during a game. Such activities promotes early writing and literacy skills in readiness for school. n The childminder introduces the children to mathematical concepts. She encourages the children to count the dinosaurs in the pot and read the number on the dice. The childminder introduces colour recognition by asking the children what colour playdough they want. She uses mathematical language such as smaller, asking questions such as how many more during games she plays with

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the children. n The childminder is skilled in supporting children's communication and language. She gets down to their level, makes good eye contact and speaks to them clearly. To encourage accurate pronunciation, the childminder repeats words and

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24 February 2023 phrases back to the children. She uses effective questioning techniques and gives children time to think and respond. n Children become deeply engaged in their play for long periods of time. They enjoy exploring the playdough with the childminder. They use their fine motor skills and hand-to-eye coordination as they use tools to make patterns or fill containers. The childminder provides a narrative during their play and exploration. However, she does not always make the most of opportunities as they arise to extend children's learning even further. n The childminder is a good role model. She uses positive and purposeful praise and encouragement during children's routines and activities. The childminder is gentle and kind in her approach in helping children to develop an understanding of good manners and behaviour. This helps children to behave well. n Parents report that their children are happy in the nurturing, home-from-home

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environment. Parents are delighted with the opportunities for children to mix with varied age groups, which help them to develop social skills. Feedback throughout the day via text and photographs ensures that parents feel connected. It also provides daily insight into the children's care and activities. However, the childminder has not extended this to giving parents suggestions on how to support their children's learning at home. She is yet to develop effective links with other settings that children attend, to fully promote continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder is well qualified, enthusiastic and enjoys her role. She conducts independent research, to further support children in her care. She reflects on her practice, seeking the views of parents and children on how to improve. This helps her to provide a good-quality service.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands her responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and is confident about how to report any concerns. The childminder understands the process to follow should there be an allegation made against her or a member of her household. Children develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder supports them to learn about road safety when on outings and where to crossroads safely. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She has good hygiene routines in place to support children's health.

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should:

n strengthen existing knowledge of how to enhance and extend learning even further during children's spontaneous play experiences

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should:

24 February 2023 n develop more effective ways to share ideas with parents regarding how they can support children's learning at home, as well as with other settings children attend, to ensure continuity in children's learning and progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484808 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10264336 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 11 Date of previous inspection 12 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Bexleyheath, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, from 8.00 to 6.30 pm, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification. She offers funding for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 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 carried out a learning walk and discussed the curriculum with the childminder. 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 with children, the childminder at times throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled written feedback to gather their thoughts. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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Inspection activities

24 February 2023 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

24 February 2023 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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