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 provides a safe and welcoming environment for children and is very attentive to their individual needs. She understands that children thrive and learn best when they feel secure. Therefore, she prioritises their emotional well- being. Children show that they are very happy and comfortable in the childminder's care. They seek reassurance when needed and enjoy her warm interactions with them. The childminder is a good role model. Children respond positively to her kind and caring approach. They learn how to play harmoniously and to treat others with respect.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. She plans a curriculum of activities that helps children to build on their initial interests. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop skills to support their future learning. The childminder ensures that she gathers background information about children when they start. She provides activities that align with children's interests and abilities from the outset. This helps children to quickly settle and develop their sense of belonging.

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The provision is good

Children gain a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages them to follow good hygiene routines, such as regularly washing their hands. She teaches children about healthy food choices.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder makes daily observations of what children can do and what they enjoy. She uses this information to plan an educational programme, which is centred around children's next steps and interests to help them make good progress. For example, children giggle with glee as they try to free sea creatures that are frozen in ice. The childminder introduces new words to extend their vocabulary. For example, she introduces words such as 'melting' as children begin to think of ways in which to melt the ice. Occasionally, the childminder quickly offers solutions to problems rather than encouraging children to work things out for themselves. This does not fully support children to build on their thinking and problem-solving skills. n Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They enjoy the many activities the childminder plans for them, indoors and outdoors, which

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build well, overall, on their skills and understanding. For example, children develop their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills as they practise their early writing skills, complete puzzles and fix the train track together. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of early mathematical concepts in play. She skilfully repeats numbers to the children in the correct sequence as they find the numerals in the sand and compare different-sized toy

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27 August 2024 bears. This supports their early mathematics skills. Children begin to use counting in their play. n The childminder takes children on outings to help them receive a balance of broad experiences. For example, they visit the local café to learn about the local community. They take walks in the woods and parks to explore nature through feeling sticks and leaves to learn about the natural world. n The childminder thoughtfully and beneficially involves children in the routines of the day. They enjoy carrying out small tasks, such as helping themselves to water as they need it on a hot day. Children work to put on their shoes to go outside. Children develop their independence skills and sense of responsibility effectively. n The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. They report that they receive a good number of communications from the childminder and that they feel comfortable to raise any topic of discussion. The childminder gives them

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need to do better?

guidance that supports them to help their child's development and learning as she shares ideas for home learning. n The childminder is keen to continue her professional development and actively seeks training to support her own knowledge and improve her practice. She reflects on her practice and takes account of the views of parents to continue to make improvements.

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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 give children more time to explore and test out their own ideas to enhance their learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539044 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10351889 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 7 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Sidcup area of the London Borough of Bexley. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday; plus Thursdays during term time. The childminder holds a 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 her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation. n The inspector viewed written reviews from parents, which she took account of as part of the inspection. n Children spoke to the inspector about their activities during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

27 August 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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27 August 2024 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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