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 welcomed at the door by the childminder. They settle quickly into their environment after putting away their belongings in their own box. Children help themselves to a range of resources in their environment, showing that they feel safe and secure. They go on daily walks to the park and local area. The childminder makes these visits interesting by providing new opportunities for children's learning. For example, she encourages children to look for numbers in their environment on the way to the local park. The childminder has a pet that occasionally joins children on their walks. This supports children in understanding how to care for living things as they help to take care of the pet.

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The provision is good

Children often use the childminder's garden, which has plenty of resources. For example, children eagerly use their fine and gross motor skills while using different tools and equipment in the sand tray. The childminder focuses on children's interests to engage them in their learning. For example, recently, children have been learning about space and the different planets, which they later explored using malleable materials.

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The provision is good

Children have a variety of activities throughout the day. The childminder changes activities to allow children a variety of learning opportunities. She encourages children's learning through what they enjoy doing and having good communication and language skills with them. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children listen well and follow instructions, such as when tidying away their toys.

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need to do better?

n Children practise good hygiene throughout the day. For example, they wash their hands before mealtimes or coming in from the garden. Children practise their independence skills, such as pouring their own water from a jug at mealtimes. n The childminder has good knowledge of children's interests, abilities and unique ways of learning. She uses this information to plan a wide range of activities across the curriculum and challenge children's learning. For example, when children explore an electronic toy, she challenges them to name the object before the resource does and to find the different objects in a range of ways, such as by colour or shape. n The childminder has strong relationships with families. For example, she uses different platforms, as well as verbal feedback, to inform parents on a regular basis. Parents give the childminder positive reviews and speak highly of her services. n The childminder ensures that children use their physical skills through daily

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28 February 2023 walks to the local park and fields and through the use of her garden. However, she does not extend children's learning of the wider world and their community. n The childminder is approachable, caring and understands children's unique needs. Children show that they feel safe, such as through asking for cuddles and reassurance when needed. For example, the childminder adjusts their day according to their individual needs. n The childminder is committed to the continual improvement of her setting. She accesses training and has ambitions to improve her knowledge in different areas. For example, she wants to expand her understanding to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She uses the local council training to ensure her training is relevant to her area, such as safeguarding and understanding reporting procedures. n Children have positive attitudes to their learning. For example, they help

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themselves to resources and are focused during their play with the childminder's encouragement. However, the childminder does not consistently focus on what children need to learn next during activities and identify when they may need further support. n The childminder is a positive role model and ensures that children have high- quality interactions to support their learning. For example, she uses age- appropriate conversations when they play. The childminder extends children's language through adding new words and giving children appropriate time to answer. n The environment is well kept. Children's behaviour with regard to looking after their property and the environment is positive. For example, the childminder supports children to tidy up after they have finished with an activity. n The childminder ensures that the daily routine of the day is suited to the individual needs of children. For example, she communicates with children and

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need to do better?

adjusts their sleep times when they demonstrate signs of being tired.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding. She ensures that her home is kept safe and clean. The childminder continuously monitors children's play to keep them safe at all times. She has a good understanding of the different signs and symptoms of abuse and understands how to get help when needed. The childminder shows a good understanding of female genital mutilation and is aware of the signs and symptoms. She knows the correct procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her assistant. The childminder ensures that her training is kept up to date and uses the local council to support her knowledge and to seek advice if needed.

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should:

28 February 2023 n strengthen the consistency in planning for what children need to learn next and identify when children may need further support in their learning n provide children with even more experiences to support their understanding of their community and the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2589800 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10263795 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 1 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in the Crayford area of Dartford. She provides care for children all year round, from 6.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with an assistant, who is her partner, on occasions. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and and her assistant. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

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

28 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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