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 completely at home with the caring childminder. They respond well to her warm and friendly manner. Children form good attachments to the childminder and naturally turn to her for cuddles and help. They are excited to join in play and enjoy being outside, where they explore with chalks, making marks on the ground. Children say they 'enjoy drawing and playing' at the childminder's house. They settle quickly. The childminder is very attentive to children's needs and provides the affection, support and encouragement they need to become confident learners.

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The provision is good

Children show high levels of attention and engagement. They are constantly motivated by the ideas the childminder offers to extend their learning. Children behave very well. They are given gentle reminders in a calm and consistent way and receive praise for their efforts and achievements. Children learn to help each other and play kindly with their friends.

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The provision is good

Children visit local areas in the community. These are a carefully arranged part of the curriculum. The childminder provides opportunities for children to take part in a range of experiences, such as local playgroups. Children learn about good oral hygiene. They enjoy healthy and nutritious snacks, meals and exercise.

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need to do better?

n The attentive childminder responds to children's needs with genuine kindness and consideration. She knows the children's likes, dislikes and what they can do. The childminder uses her observations very well to monitor children's achievements, which include completing a comprehensive check when they are two-years-old. She understands each child's development and has a clear knowledge of what they need to learn next. The childminder carefully tailors the curriculum to ensure children are meeting their milestones. She understands the sequence of children's learning. All children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder has a calm, patient and positive manner. She offers children consistent encouragement and praise as they play, which helps to boost their self-esteem. The childminder helps children to understand and manage their feelings and to share. Children quickly develop their confidence to play and

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learn. n The childminder helps children to develop their independence. For example, children tidy toys away before moving on to the next activity. Children who are potty trained competently communicate when they need the bathroom. However, on these occasions, the childminder does not use opportunities to encourage children's self-care skills, such as how to manage their clothing and wash their own hands.

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27 February 2023 n Children's concentration and understanding is supported well. They thoroughly enjoy stories. Children snuggle next to the childminder and listen very well. The childminder positions the book effectively so that children can see and interact in each story. Children eagerly retell stories and excitedly talk about the pictures, pointing to them. They show that they remember previous learning, such as the story about 'The Gruffalo'. n The childminder supports children's speech and language very well. For example, she speaks the home language of children and communicates in both English and their home language. The childminder use singing and rhymes to help children learn new vocabulary and sounds. She asks questions but, at times, these only require a one-word response, which does not encourage children to think and express their ideas to enhance their speaking skills. n The childminder reflects well on her practice and regularly evaluates the

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effectiveness of her provision. She continuously thinks about how to meet the individual needs of the children and makes positive changes to support their keenness to learn. n There is strong partnership with parents. They are extremely complimentary and feel very well supported in a variety of ways. For example, the childminder shares recipes and information on what they can do at home to extend children's learning and development. n Children behave well. They learn to value one another and treat each other with respect. They benefit from interesting opportunities to learn about people and communities, such as enjoying a range of events and celebrations.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder accesses training to help ensure she feels confident in her knowledge of safeguarding. She knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare, and she understands issues such as radicalisation. The childminder complete first-aid training and knows what to do in a medical emergency. She checks her premises and garden each day and minimises any hazards to children's safety. Resources are well maintained and clean.

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should:

n develop questioning techniques to support children's thinking and speaking skills even further n focus more on supporting children to further develop their self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488819 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10264717 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 5 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder is available for work on Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round.

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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 her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed children taking part in activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

27 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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