Childminder EY354423

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

Children are happy, confident and well settled in the care of this nurturing and attentive childminder. They feel safe and secure. This is evident in children's willingness to interact with visitors and make independent choices about their play. The childminder provides a dedicated playroom and thoughtfully organises the environment to reflect children's interests and developmental stages. Her curriculum is guided by what children need to learn next. She supports children's progress effectively through child-led play. The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills. She narrates on children's play, introduces new vocabulary and actively encourages their efforts to communicate. As a result, children grow in confidence and become capable and expressive communicators.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and thrive under the childminder's clear and age-appropriate expectations. They listen attentively and respond positively to her calm guidance. The childminder supports younger children to develop key social skills, such as sharing tools during a minibeast hunt or taking turns with role-play props in the doctor's corner. She engages warmly with children, using praise to build their confidence. For example, the childminder celebrates when children match colours during a water play activity or identify new vocabulary in a storybook. Children show pride in their efforts and demonstrate resilience. They eagerly repeat tasks and persist with challenges in a supportive environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's development to inform her curriculum planning. She shares information with parents and carers about upcoming learning goals and explains how activities support children's overall development. This reflective approach ensures that children's learning experiences are purposeful and helps them to make meaningful progress. n The childminder enriches her curriculum with regular outings, such as to woodlands and playgroups. She uses these experiences to promote children's social skills, literacy, exploration of nature and understanding of life cycles. The childminder reinforces safety and respectful behaviour, boosting children's confidence and real-world learning. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles through daily routines. She encourages physical activities, such as singing, dancing and outdoor play to support children's development. The childminder shares guidance on healthy

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eating and oral health with families. She reinforces good habits through age- appropriate discussions and praise. This demonstrates the childminder's commitment to children's well-being. n Children regularly develop their mathematical skills through engaging play

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need to do better?

18 July 2025 activities. The childminder supports this by encouraging children to explore concepts, such as sorting coloured balls into buckets, comparing quantities and identifying colours. She also helps children to build their confidence in counting by involving them in everyday tasks that incorporate numbers and measurement. n Children show independence and enthusiasm because the childminder builds activities around their interests. For example, when they are curious about insects, she provides books and organises a minibeast hunt to help them to learn more and stay engaged. n The childminder ensures that children have constant access to a wide selection of books. She frequently reads aloud, inviting children to explore the pages and identify images. Children also choose books independently during their play. This supports the development of their early literacy skills. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents state that their children thoroughly

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enjoy attending the setting and appreciate the childminder's regular communication about their progress and learning. They value the childminder's detailed updates and involvement, which help them to feel informed and confident in their child's development. n The childminder has broadened children's understanding of diversity by adding new books and materials that reflect different cultures and backgrounds. She encourages children to learn about and participate in celebrations meaningful to their peers, such as hosting activities for Lunar New Year. This helps to foster children's respect and appreciation for cultural differences. n The childminder is reflective about her practice. For instance, she has completed a course to effectively support children's speech, language and communication development. The childminder is proactive in identifying when children may need additional support and has made appropriate referrals. She values professional

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development and regularly undertakes training to keep her knowledge current. However, the childminder has not yet built confidence in following up referrals and seeking timely advice from external professionals. She is keen to access further training to strengthen her skills in this area.

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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 use professional development opportunities to build confidence when contacting external professionals for advice or making referrals for children who need

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18 July 2025 further support in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY354423 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10394758 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 8 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Erith, Kent. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 2 and occasionally works with two assistants, one of whom holds a qualification at level 3. She provides government funded childcare for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on the children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity, and they discussed their findings. n The inspector considered the written feedback provided by parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 July 2025 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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