Teall, Paula Mary

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 provides a warm and welcoming home-from-home environment where children feel happy, safe and secure. Children are confident to navigate the enabling and interesting environment which the childminder sets out as part of her ambitious curriculum. The childminder forms strong bonds with the children in her care and they eagerly want to share experiences with her. For instance, children shout the childminder's name to show her what they have created out of dough.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children and as such their behaviour is good. Children are kind and caring to each other. Older children demonstrate to those who are younger how to roll out the dough to make it flatter. Children share resources and take turns when it is time to pick a prop out of the song bag.

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The provision is good

Children develop their independence well. They show pride in achieving tasks by themselves, such as using the toilet on their own and washing their own hands. The childminder seeks to involve children in decision-making processes. For example, children choose what activities they would like to do, what colour bowls they want for snack or where they would like to sit at the table. This helps to build children's confidence and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She monitors children's development accurately and puts appropriate next steps in learning in place. The childminder offers children challenge to learn what it is they need to know next. Children are well prepared and excited for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder has a patient and nurturing way with children. She carefully spends time with them demonstrating how to push the dough into a specific tool and push down the lever, so the dough comes out the other end. Children watch as she repeats several times at their request. When children master the skill themselves with lots of encouragement from the childminder, they display immense pride, saying 'wow' and waving their hands in the air with joy. n Overall, the curriculum for communication and language is well designed. The childminder ensures that she provides the foundations for children's early

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language and promotes a language-rich environment. Children regularly share books, rhymes and songs. They display wide vocabularies and an ability to converse easily with one another. However, the childminder tends to sometimes provide too much narrative to children's play, asking and answering questions without pausing for children to contribute their thoughts and ideas. n The childminder encourages children to develop healthy attitudes to food and their physical health. She provides a platter of strawberries, raspberries and grapes for children at snack time and encourages them to pick what they would

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23 May 2024 like. The childminder praises children for trying something new, even if they do not like it. Children happily talk about the importance of healthy eating on their bodies, holding their arms up to display their strong muscles. n Partnership with parents is good. Parents describe the childminder as having a natural talent and empathy with children. They feel that the childminder knows their children well and caters to theirs interests, as well as focusing on their learning and development. n The childminder encourages children to be active participants within the local community. Children regularly visit local playgroups where they can socialise with other children in larger groups. They visit parks and libraries, learning how to behave in different social settings and developing a respect for the property of others. n Children come from diverse backgrounds. The childminder supports them to

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share with others what is important to them and learn about the celebrations and beliefs of others. The childminder teaches children to interact with others respectfully and to show kindness and empathy. n The childminder is reflective in her practice. She regularly seeks feedback from children and families. The childminder works closely with a small network of local childminders, who she shares ideas or queries with. The childminder continues to make use of local training opportunities to enhance her own professional development.

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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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should:

n consider how questions are posed to children to give them time and space to recall information and share their ideas with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115844 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10339323 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 9 Date of previous inspection 11 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Sidcup. She operates throughout most of the year, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. 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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. 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

23 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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