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 creates a warm, welcoming environment, which helps children to feel excited to attend the setting. The childminder listens and responds to children's suggestions and finds out what activities interest them. For example, children ask the childminder for ice, and she fetches them colourful ice cubes. Children are eager to hold the ice and explore it happily together. The childminder encourages the children to listen to each other and ask questions. Children feel safe and secure with their friends, who they get to know well.

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The provision is good

Children learn to access resources independently. For example, they choose to explore colours and numbers and learn to count bears. Children confidently ask for help from the childminder, who supports them to recognise numbers and shapes. The childminder teaches children that it is alright to make mistakes. When children find activities tricky, they try again. They are learning to experience setbacks and build resilience.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to carry out activities by themselves. Children make choices about what they want to eat and learn to feed themselves. They wash their hands in the bowl and help each other to put on their shoes and coats. Children are considerate of others. The childminder creates a culture of kindness in the setting. Children behave well.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder plans an ambitious curriculum, which considers the needs of all children. She aims to give children a wide range of learning and social experiences. The childminder understands that these rich experiences help children to be confident. Children are ready for the next stage of their education. n The childminder plans a range of opportunities for children to practise their mathematical skills. She supports children's knowledge by asking questions. However, on occasion, the childminder gives children the answer to questions without waiting for them to respond. Children are not always fully able to think about and develop their problem-solving skills. n The childminder has a strong understanding of child development. She rigorously assesses what children know and can do. She uses this information to plan activities that engage the children. Children feel challenged. They are motivated and excited to learn.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is skilled at supporting children to learn the meaning of new words. She engages children in conversation throughout the day. However, she sometimes does not plan her curriculum well enough to fully support the youngest children to use expressive language. Not all children are able to practise their speaking skills in the most ambitious way.

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need to do better?

26 June 2023 n The childminder considers all children when meeting their care and well-being needs. When children need extra help to feel secure and safe, she creates an environment that supports them. For example, if children need time by themselves, the childminder makes sure this is available to them. She is flexible when meeting the children's needs. All children feel safe, secure and happy. n Parents are very happy with the childminder's service. They note that children are learning new vocabulary and using it at home. Parents say that children arrive back home excited to tell them about the art and craft activities. They say that the childminder gives them support and advice, where appropriate. This helps them to support their children at home. n The childminder understands the importance of children leading a healthy lifestyle. She works with parents to promote healthy eating alongside children.

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need to do better?

She teaches children about different foods and how good they are for the body. Children are learning how to keep themselves healthy. n The childminder understands that some children will need extra support with their learning. She adapts her practice to meet the learning needs of all children. The childminder seeks external support for children, where appropriate. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve the best possible outcomes. n The childminder regularly arranges opportunities for her continuous professional development. For example, she has undergone training to support her understanding of different ways children learn. The childminder adapts her practice as a result of her new knowledge and skills. The quality of education continues to improve over time.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of the signs that a child may be at risk of abuse or harm. She knows how to report her concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder knows what action to take if an allegation is made against an adult. The childminder regularly attends training to update her knowledge and skills. The childminder regularly carries out risk assessments of her home and for outings. This helps her to ensure that children are safe.

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should:

n further develop opportunities for children to think and solve problems themselves n extend opportunities for the youngest children to use the most ambitious language by planning further opportunities for them to express themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY244734 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10289624 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 12 Date of previous inspection 30 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Welling, Kent. Her provision operates for over 45 weeks a year, all day, Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays. Her operating hours are 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides free funded early education for children aged two, three and four years of age.

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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 the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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