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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder knows children well. She uses children's interests to provide activities that they enjoy and engage with. Children show that they feel happy and emotionally secure in the childminder's care. They are confident to share their ideas. The childminder helps children to understand what is expected of them. Children respond well to her instructions and behave appropriately. The childminder provides children with choices of what to do, and they concentrate and focus on chosen tasks.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to express themselves, for example as they retell their favourite stories. This contributes to the progress they make in their communication and interactions with others. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their creativity and early mathematics. She encourages children to do things for themselves and they are eager to help with tasks.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the childminder's calm and consistent approach. This helps children to build on the skills that they need for successful future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's curriculum approach meets the development needs of the children in her care. For example, children have plenty of opportunities to choose what to do after their school day. Children enjoy using resources that interest them. The childminder plans activities that help children to develop and practise important skills. n The childminder supports children to further develop their communication. Children independently select stories from a collection of their favourite books, and share these with the childminder. Children confidently retell the story and speak about characters with the childminder. This helps children to develop their interest in books and build vocabulary. n The childminder is aware of children's backgrounds and interests. This helps her to provide activities and resources that children engage with and enjoy. The childminder shares some information about children with parents and staff at the

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need to do better?

school that children attend. However, she has not yet established communication with parents or school staff that fully supports a shared understanding of how children's development can be further supported. n The childminder builds well on what children already know. Children enjoy counting coloured bears. The childminder provides tongs for them to sort the bears according to suggested categories. This helps children to develop mathematical awareness. Children strengthen the small hand muscles that they need for future writing and go on to use creative instruments with increasing

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need to do better?

29 November 2023 control. n The childminder is a positive role model for children. She has warm and respectful interactions with children and uses positive language to reinforce her expectations. Children implement protocols for care of the family pet such as petting and hygiene rules. They show that they understand what is required of them and respond well to the childminder's praise, individual attention and appropriate rewards. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. The childminder gives gentle toilet reminders and encourages children to have a go before helping with self-care tasks. Children show persistence as they add string to masks that they make and proudly show off. Children show that they are eager to complete tasks for themselves. This contributes to the positive attitudes that they need for successful learning. n The childminder completes some training that helps her to understand changes

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need to do better?

to legislation. This contributes to a more effective service and quality of education. However, the childminder does not yet closely consider how professional development opportunities can further enhance her teaching skills. Nonetheless, children progress well from their starting points in learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is alert to potential risks to children, including exposure to extreme views or behaviour or unsafe technology. The childminder knows how to recognise and respond if concerned that a child may be at risk of abuse or harm. She understands when to involve relevant agencies, including if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder manages risks effectively in her home. She maintains accurate records of children's attendance and knows how to respond in a medical emergency. The childminder provides children with nutritious food that reflects their dietary requirements.

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should:

n strengthen communication with parents and school staff to promote a fully consistent approach to children's care and learning n use professional development opportunities to further develop and enhance teaching skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466197 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10269943 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 4 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the London Borough of Bexley. She offers care Wednesday and Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, during term times. Occasionally, the childminder offers care during school holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

29 November 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

29 November 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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