Childminder EY548442

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 is a caring and committed practitioner. She provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment. The childminder knows children well, including those who are new to the setting. She builds strong and trusting bonds that help children to feel safe and secure. The childminder carefully gathers detailed information from parents and carers about their children's routines, health and development. She uses this to plan experiences as part of her curriculum that support children's next steps in learning.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a range of activities indoors and outdoors, from matching games with coloured animals to exploring obstacle courses. They also take part in water play, which builds their physical and fine motor skills well. The childminder models language well, encourages manners and celebrates children's achievements. This supports children's confidence and communication. The childminder supports children well to develop friendships, take turns and learn to share through activities, such as ball games.

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The provision is good

The childminder has clear routines that support children's well-being. She ensures that meals and snacks are healthy. The childminder works closely with parents to manage children's allergies effectively. Children's behaviour is positive. This is supported by the childminder's calm and nurturing approach and consistent expectations. She helps children to understand their feelings and safety through play and discussion. As a result, children are happy, are engaged and make good progress.

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n The childminder plans the curriculum to build on what children already know and can do. She offers activities, such as rolling and cutting dough, to strengthen children's fine motor skills for early writing. As a result, children make strong progress and gain the confidence and skills they need to thrive in their future learning. n Outdoors, the childminder provides daily opportunities for children to extend their physical skills. Children use water blasters to build hand strength and control. They also enjoy climbing steps and crawling through tunnels, which helps to develop their coordination and problem-solving skills while encouraging safe risk-taking. These activities develop children's confidence, resilience and cooperation, as children learn to share, take turns and problem-solve together. n The childminder enriches children's learning through her garden, where they plant herbs and flowers and explore nature, including minibeast hunts. These

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experiences help to spark children's curiosity, deepen their understanding of the world and nurture a lifelong love of learning.

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11 September 2025 n The childminder prioritises children's language and communication in a variety of ways. She models vocabulary during children's play, uses songs and stories and encourages them to repeat new words. The childminder supports quieter children with visual aids and one-to-one interaction, helping them to build confidence and communicate their needs effectively. As a result, children become confident communicators. n The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of their own backgrounds and those of others. She does this through stories, resources and celebrations that reflect different cultures and family traditions. The childminder holds age-appropriate discussions about similarities and differences. She provides inclusive play opportunities. This supports children to value diversity, respect others and develop a strong sense of belonging. n Overall, the childminder promotes children's independence through routines,

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such as handwashing. However, she does not consistently reinforce expectations during daily tasks, such as snack or tidy-up time, and often ends up completing these for children. This limits older children's ability to strengthen their independence and take greater responsibility. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents share that the childminder provides regular updates about their children's learning and development. Additionally, the childminder shares strategies and next steps that help parents to support their children's learning at home. This strong collaboration ensures consistency between the home and setting. n The childminder is committed to ongoing professional development. She engages with external professionals to enhance the quality of her provision. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice with any assistants she works with. This helps to maintain a reflective approach and ensures that children benefit

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from continually improving care and learning experiences. n Children develop a secure understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder holds age-appropriate discussions with children, encouraging them to talk about the foods they eat and make healthy choices. These experiences help children to develop positive attitudes towards looking after their bodies.

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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 provide more consistent opportunities for older children to take part in daily routines to further promote their independence and self-help skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548442 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10399900 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 19 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates her provision all year round, Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 5.45pm, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works alongside an assistant. She provides government-funded childcare.

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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 children's learning. n The childminder evaluated children's learning with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their written views with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 September 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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