Childminder in Bexley

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is extremely passionate and knowledgeable. She provides an exceptionally safe, warm and welcoming environment for all children. Children with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND) are extremely well supported. The childminder uses her extensive experience to work in partnership with parents, carers and other agencies to ensure that all children make outstanding progress from their starting points in development.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has extremely high expectations of children. As a result, children's behaviour is exemplary. They have impeccable manners and use 'please' and 'thank you' without prompting. Children speak to each other with kindness and empathy. They form friendships with their peers. The childminder helps children to understand the rules of play. This supports children to share without adult support and help others with tasks they find difficult.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are fiercely independent. The childminder is extremely encouraging of children and as a consequence, they develop a strong can-do attitude. Children are resilient and active problem solvers. They continue to try when tasks become difficult, knowing the childminder is close by.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder develops an ambitious curriculum that caters for all children's individual needs, interests and abilities. She organises the environment to promote children's natural curiosity to explore. Children engage in their play with sustained focus and concentration. They eagerly share their knowledge, such as discussing the sunflowers they are growing and what they need to help them grow.

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n The childminder and her assistant know children exceptionally well. The childminder talks extensively about children's development when they start, the progress they make and the additional support in place for children with SEND. She ensures that all children are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder is extremely sensitive to children's individual needs. She understands when they may need comfort and quiet time away from others. The childminder also recognises when children may need the reassurance of a familiar object or favourite toy. She meets children's needs swiftly and with care and patience, talking calmly to children, making them feel safe and secure. n The curriculum for communication and language is exceptional. The childminder provides an extremely language-rich environment for all children. She shares nursery rhymes, songs and stories throughout the day. Children have extremely

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wide vocabularies and converse with each other with ease. The childminder is

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20 May 2024 currently teaching all children basic Makaton signs to give children with SEND another way to express themselves. n The childminder is extremely enthusiastic in her approach. She fully immerses herself in experiences with children and genuinely shares in their delight as they achieve something new. For instance, the childminder gives children 'high fives' and cheers as they use an open-top cup with straw for the first time. She praises children for following the lead of a peer to ask to use the toilet for the first time and do so successfully. The childminder celebrates each milestone, no matter how small, which promotes children's confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder promotes and embeds healthy lifestyles within the setting. She ensures that children have access to a balanced and nutritious menu that considers children's allergies and food aversions. The childminder encourages children to try new foods. Children are physically active, enjoying regular trips to

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parks and soft play. n Children learn about the world around them, such as through a vast array of experiences provided by the childminder and her assistant. Within the local community, children visit the local library and playgroups, socialising with other children and learning about cultural events. Further afield, the childminder takes children children to visit farms and museums, building on their learning that has taken place within her setting. n Partnership with parents is exceptional. Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder's passion, especially the way she advocates for children with SEND. Parents feel that communication is excellent. They are kept up to date with their children's learning and development at every stage. n The childminder is extremely reflective in her practice. She regular seeks feedback and works in partnership with others to enhance her practice. The childminder continues to invest in her own professional development by

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undertaking courses that will help her to support children and families within her care. For instance, she is currently completing an early years special educational needs coordinator course at level three.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497521 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10335615 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 19 Date of previous inspection 21 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder works with an assistant. She holds a appropriate qualification at level three. The childminder 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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

20 May 2024 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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