Grant, Antonia Lee

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is extremely enthusiastic about her work and uses her home and the local area extensively to provide an inspiring range of learning experiences. She encourages children to develop an excellent understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others extremely well.  Children are extremely confident in the childminder's home and develop excellent attachments to her. The childminder actively promotes the skills children need for their future learning and in readiness for school.  The childminder uses her knowledge extremely well to extend and inspire all aspects of children's learning. Children are happy, motivated and confidently initiate their own learning. They make rapid progress in their learning from their starting points.  The childminder has highly effective strategies in place to work in partnership with parents and other professionals. She involves them exceptionally well in children's

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This provision is outstanding

learning and development to help promote an excellent continuity to children's care.  The childminder places a high priority on children's safety and well-being. She provides an exceptionally well-organised environment. She completes detailed risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards, and closely supervises children during activities to help them play in safety.

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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

 strengthen further the already high-quality teaching practices, to continually improve on the excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked a selection of records and documentation, including written parental feedback.  The inspector viewed the areas of the house, including the garden, used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's knowledge of the safeguarding procedures is excellent and she is extremely aware of the signs and symptoms that would cause concern about a child's welfare. She is highly effective at reflecting on her practice and using this to identify extremely well-targeted improvements. She uses her meticulously kept records and policies to help consistently promote children's safety and welfare. The childminder demonstrates an inspiring dedication to ensuring that all children achieve their full potential. She monitors children's progress precisely, and swiftly identifies any emerging gaps in their development and addresses them promptly. She understands the need to continuously develop herself professionally, such as through training, and is identifying where she can meet children's continually changing needs even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children receive inspirational experiences across all areas of learning and out in the local community. The childminder very skilfully teaches children, and uses every opportunity, such as during routines, to have high-quality interactions that challenge and extend their learning. She is highly effective in using conversation to encourage children to express themselves and successfully help promote their thinking and listening skills. Children's communication is promoted exceptionally well. For example, young children become engrossed in exploring different materials and textures, learning words, such as prickly and smooth. The childminder completes precise assessments of children's learning based on regular and high-quality observations. She uses these to implement well-planned next steps in children's development that greatly support the excellent progress they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely happy, highly valued and exceptionally well cared for. They develop close and trusting relationships with the childminder. For example, she promotes children's feelings of closeness and trust, and undertakes home visits to get to know them in a familiar environment before they start. There is a strong focus on finding out information about home routines, interests and existing skills and capabilities. This information is used extremely well to help children settle-in quickly when they start. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They cooperate and respect each other. The childminder is an excellent role model and consistently reminds them of the rules and boundaries.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are making rapid progress from their starting points and are learning valuable skills for the future and in readiness for school. They develop excellent social and communication skills. Children are highly motivated learners and excitedly join in with activities. This all helps promote their learning and confidence exceptionally well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459939 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 939217 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Bexleyheath, in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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