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 are happy and relaxed in the childminder's care. They settle quickly in her cosy home and are interested in the opportunities that she provides. For example, children enjoy making marks with crayons and felt-tip pens in colouring books. This helps to develop their small-muscle movements.

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The provision is good

The childminder forms strong relationships with children from the start. She finds out about their interests and personal needs to inform her routines. This helps children to feel safe and secure in her care. Children play well alongside each other and are friendly. They benefit from opportunities to go out in the community, such as to the local playgroup and park, where they develop their social skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder is clear about what she wants children to learn. She is ambitious for children to become independent and have good communication skills. The childminder uses her knowledge of the early years foundation stage to plan experiences that prepare children for school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder monitors children's progress well. She uses her observations and assessments to identify children's next steps in learning. The childminder uses this knowledge to plan learning opportunities that help children to build on what they can already do. This helps all children to make good progress. n Children enjoy listening to stories and learn to handle books appropriately. They enjoy pointing to pictures and naming the animals depicted. The childminder uses gestures and songs to teach children new vocabulary and the correct pronunciation of words. The childminder evaluates her practice and recognises that she could provide more opportunities for children to develop their communication skills, such as using their interests to engage them in more conversations. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being well. She talks to children about their emotions and helps them to manage their feelings. The

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need to do better?

childminder provides cuddles and reassurance when children feel sad. Children learn to manage their feelings. For example, the childminder offers them suggestions about what might make them feel better. n Children behave well and learn about modern British values. For example, the childminder encourages them to say 'please' and 'thank you' and to be respectful to others. However, the childminder does not consistently promote children's understanding of diversity. This means that children do not learn as much about people who are different to themselves as they could. n Children learn to be independent. The childminder teaches them to wash their hands before meals. They become confident in making choices about what to

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need to do better?

20 April 2023 play with. The childminder liaises with parents to implement strategies for children who are toilet training. This provides children with consistent support to develop this skill. n The childminder has built links with the schools and other professionals involved in children's care. She has good systems in place to share information with other settings. This means that strategies are shared that best support children's learning, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Parents are delighted with the care that the childminder provides. They describe the setting as a 'home from home' and feel they can trust the childminder as she looks after the children as if they were her own. Parents feel well supported, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. They feel well informed about what their children enjoy doing and what they are learning at the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands her responsibilities to report any concerns, including any allegations about herself or an adult in her household. She has undertaken a range of training to extend her knowledge of child protection, such as the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. There are suitable processes in place for recruiting assistants, which includes ensuring that suitability checks are completed before they are left unsupervised around children. The childminder completes daily registers so that there are clear records of children's attendance at all times.

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should:

n extend support for children's communication and language development so that they have a variety of opportunities to develop their communication abilities n provide more opportunities for children to learn about those who are different to themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267594 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10281825 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 6 Date of previous inspection 3 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Thamesmead, in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year- old children. 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 childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n Parents spoke to the inspector and shared their views of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

20 April 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

20 April 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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