Jones, Lisa Michelle

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 July 2015 29 January 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Teaching is outstanding. The childminder uses extremely effective approaches to engage children, taking into account their likes and interests when planning. She links exciting activities that stimulate and engage children to their next steps in learning.  The childminder provides a wide range of high quality toys and resources, both inside and outdoors, which reflect children's interests. This means all children make independent choices and decisions about what they want to do and where they want to play.  The childminder promotes children's early experiences of food by offering excellent home cooked meals. This provides children with opportunity to learn about healthy lifestyles, including the importance of eating nutritious foods.  The childminder ensures that children's safety is high priority. There is a display for older children, which show emergency numbers should something happen to the

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This provision is outstanding

childminder. She completes risk assessments and is extremely aware of the child protection procedures to follow if concerns arise.  The childminder has exceptional relationships with parents. She consistently shares information about children's learning and takes account of their views, which has an outstanding impact on children's learning.  The childminder's self-evaluation demonstrates her pursuit of excellence. She regularly reviews and reflects on her practice, including her own professional development, and feedback from parents and children. This extensively benefits children, as changes show a highly positive impact on their development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 continue to strengthen the already excellent relationships with other professionals to promote a highly consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children, and the impact these have on their learning.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at planning documentation, records of children's learning and a selection of policies and records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder organises her home exceedingly well to provide children with a highly stimulating learning environment. She undertakes thorough observations and reflects this in her planning to meet the individual needs of every child. Young children are very familiar with the childminder's home and move around confidently. She has an excellent understanding of how children learn and her support is highly effective in enabling children to make outstanding progress. This promotes children's skills as they move on to their next stage of learning and for school. Children are extremely independent and absorbed in learning, choosing different ways of approaching activities in order to succeed. The childminder teaches children new words and engages them in conversation as they play, to make the most of their activity. For example, toddlers thoroughly enjoyed playing with musical instruments and engaging in imaginative play. The childminder used

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who attend. This is outstanding

this opportunity to extend their learning exceptionally well, by introducing songs and rhymes. This is highly effective as it promotes children's language and communication skills.

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outstanding

The childminder builds excellent relationships with children. She is nurturing, supportive of children's interests and consistently praises their achievements. This has an exceptionally positive effect on children's self-esteem and emotional development. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She organises routines to provide children with an excellent opportunity to learn good behaviour. As a result, children quickly learn to share and respect each other. Children's physical development is exceptional. The childminder encourages children to enjoy fresh air and exercise, whatever the weather. Children regularly attend groups and go on daily outings. This promotes excellent chances for children to develop their understanding of the world.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder regularly keeps up to date with developments as she attends training courses. This has a significant and positive impact on children's learning experiences. For example, recent training resulted in her working closely with local schools to promote children's knowledge about the wider community. The childminder has an exceptional understanding of her responsibility to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has an excellent knowledge and understanding of child protection and of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns. The childminder continues to develop highly successful partnerships with other professionals, to help her monitor children's development and identify areas of need. As a result, she targets support for children, where needed, to ensure they continue to make outstanding progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115669 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 840005 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995, and lives in Welling, in the London Borough of Bexley. She provides care each weekday, throughout the year.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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