Childminder EY277381

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 1 November 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. She plans and provides a range of interesting experiences and activities that are suitable for their ages and abilities.  The childminder is kind, friendly and nurturing. Children show they are happy and secure in her care.  The childminder uses training to improve children's learning. She used recent training to adjust her activity planning, to improve learning opportunities for boys.  The childminder has established good partnerships with parents, to meet children's needs. Parents are extremely happy with the care the childminder provides.  The childminder uses her high-quality, inviting and well-organised resources very effectively. Children are highly motivated and consistently engaged in exploring, concentrating and thinking creatively. They make good progress.  The childminder regularly reviews and monitors children's progress in their learning and

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This provision is good

development, and helps them to catch up quickly where necessary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not always fully consider how she can promote imaginative play and exploration for children who learn best outdoors.  The childminder does not consistently use children's starting points from home, to contribute to her early assessments that help children to progress from the start.

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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

 build on the range of activities for children who learn better outdoors, to extend children's learning experiences further  strengthen the way information about children's starting points is gathered and used to support initial observations, in order to help children make the best possible progress from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents through recently completed questionnaires.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during play and learning activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures, qualifications and training records, and evidence of suitability.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly reflects on and evaluates her practice and provision. She values the views of parents and children. and fosters a professional approach to improving the service she provides. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She knows the appropriate action to take if she has any concerns about a child in her care. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's regularly updated policies, procedures and risk assessments are comprehensive and very well organised. The childminder establishes effective partnerships with the local school staff. She regularly shares information with them to promote consistency and continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder involves children in many conversations. She encourages them to talk about their friends, families and the experiences they have outside of her setting. The childminder increases the children's vocabulary well. For instance, she extends their sentences and introduces rhyming words as they enjoy story times. The childminder gets down to the children's level. She watches children in their play, carefully listens and identifies opportunities to involve herself in activities to build on their learning further. For instance, when children were playing with puzzles, the childminder named the different shapes to help reinforce their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The inclusive childminder has a good understanding of how to provide opportunities to promote equality, diversity, respect and tolerance. Children develop good social skills and make close relationships with the other children that attend. The childminder acts as a good role model and provides children with clear guidance about her high expectations. She teaches children good manners; for instance, by reminding them to sit down as they eat their food. The childminder gives constant praise and encouragement. Children develop good self-esteem and enjoy trying new things. The childminder helps children to gain an understanding of risk through everyday routines and outings. For instance, they enjoy learning road safety rules and regularly practising the emergency evacuation drill.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make consistently good progress and are prepared well for the next stages in their learning. They become engaged well in stories and enjoy using animal finger-puppets as they contribute to the storylines. Children are independent, active learners who are eager to learn more. They concentrate and behave well, and understand the importance of working with others cooperatively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY277381 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 826765 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Bexleyheath, in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates her service all day, from Monday to Friday, for the majority of the year, except for public and family holidays.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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