Cayenne, Anna-Marie

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, safe and well cared for in this setting. Children form strong attachments with the childminder. This helps them feel secure. Children confidently choose from a broad range of toys and add resources to extend their play. From a young age, children develop good language and communication. They have lots of opportunities to develop their imaginative skills. For example, older children link the colour of their play dough to vegetables. They comment that broccoli is like the green play dough. They make planets such as Saturn with its rings and describe earth having an 'ocean'. Young children identify colours. This builds on their vocabulary and supports their early mathematical development. Children make good progress in their learning.

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The provision is good

Children have a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, older children know they need to keep small toys on the table so that babies cannot reach them. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder supports children's health and well-being. Children develop their physical skills and have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air. They use large equipment in the garden and have trips to the meadows. Children are active learners and have a can-do attitude. They receive lots of positive praise for their efforts.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to listen and negotiate with their friends as they play. Children have good manners and wait patiently for their turn to use shared resources. However, on occasions, the childminder does not give older children opportunities to try challenges to develop their independence skills. n The childminder gives children opportunities to develop their social skills and build on their confidence. For instance, children attend toddler groups and meet with their friends during sing-and-sign sessions. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to strengthen their small muscles. For instance, babies roll and squash play dough. Older children place small pegs in their pegboards to creatively make different patterns and shapes. Older children say, 'It looks like the letter Y.' This helps build on their literacy skills. However, children have less opportunities to develop their early writing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes and monitors children's progress. She plans exciting activities based on children's interests. For instance, during messy play, the childminder talks to babies about the different textures of the pasta and bark. Older children enjoy counting how many bugs they can find using their magnifying glasses. All children, including those who receive additional funding and/or who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. n Children confidently use a wide range of words to express what they know. For

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25 May 2023 example, older children discuss how the pretend teeth have a 'cavity'. They confidently describe why this happened and how to make the teeth better. The childminder talks to children about what helps to make us healthy. Babies use toothbrushes to clean the pretend teeth. Children are developing a good understanding of oral hygiene. n Children are highly engaged in their learning. For instance, they find seeds and are eager to plant them. Children fill their pots with earth, plant seeds and skilfully water them. They develop a good understanding of life cycles and the wider world. n The childminder is passionate and provides an ambitious curriculum. She gathers feedback and reflects on her practice and continues her professional development. For example, she completes a childcare course in early years education. This helps drive improvements forward. n Children listen to stories with enthusiasm as the childminder skilfully uses books

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need to do better?

and props. For instance, while she reads 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar', babies sit on her lap and engage with puppets. Older children identify objects in the pictures and recall what happens next. The childminder extends children's learning using real-life experiences. For example, children have live caterpillars which they are watching grow into butterflies. n Partnership with parents is good. The childminder gathers information from parents about children and their families before they start. This helps children settle quickly. For example, she uses key words in children's first language.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding children. She is aware of the types of abuse and how to recognise the possible indicators. The childminder knows what action to take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. She is aware of what to do if an allegation is made against her or other adults. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and skills. For example, she understands the 'Prevent' duty and how to identify possible radicalisation. The childminder ensures that she supervises children at all times and talks with them about staying safe, both at home and when on outings.

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should:

n extend opportunities for older children to develop their independence skills and do more things for themselves n provide more opportunities for children to develop and practise their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488474 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10289079 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 10 November 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. She operates her service from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 childcare qualification. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 spoke to the inspector about how she plans her curriculum and how she shares children's achievements with their parents. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children present. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documents, including a copy of her first-aid certificate and evidence of suitability checks. n A joint observation was completed. The childminder discussed her aims for the activity and the impact on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n Children spoke to the inspector about their experiences in the setting.

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n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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

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