Childminder EY464466

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2016 Not applicable

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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 continues to update her knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She attends training and regularly carries out her own research. This helps her to continue to improve her practice to support children to make good progress.  Children develop good language and communication skills. The childminder encourages children well to use new words to extend their vocabulary.  Children build secure emotional relationships with the childminder. They play independently and readily approach her when they need support. This helps children to feel safe and secure, and to confidently explore and investigate in all the play areas.  The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. This helps her to support their learning well in line with their interests. She quickly identifies areas where children may need additional support to ensure she can help them to achieve well.

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This provision is good

 The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents. They regularly share information with each other about what children know and can do. This supports children's learning and achievement well in the setting and at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend children's understanding of number, size and shape.  There are not enough opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills.

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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 opportunities for children to learn more about number, size and shape  extend opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector observed the childminder playing with the children during a range of activities.  The inspector discussed activities with the childminder and how she meets children's welfare needs.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies, looked at children's records and checked evidence of the childminder's training and qualifications.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to at the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare or safety. She has a thorough set of policies and procedures that underpin her good practice. The childminder carries out regular safety checks of her home to make sure that it is suitable and safe for children. The childminder continually reflects on her practice and identifies ways to effectively secure ongoing improvements. This has helped her to make good use of training to improve children's communication and language, and to improve her observation, assessment and planning process.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular assessments of children's learning and development. She has a good understanding of children's interests and current abilities. The childminder uses this information effectively to provide high quality play opportunities that meet children's next steps in learning. The childminder knows that children enjoy pretend play and she provides a wide range of resources for them to explore, helping to extend their skills across the different areas of learning. For example, children investigated different ways to use the cooking resources. This supported their physical development well as they skilfully fitted lids on to pots and balanced the cups and plates well. The childminder played alongside them, interacting positively to extend their language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and secure in the childminder's care. They benefit from outdoor play in the childminder's garden and at the park to support their physical development and play. Children learn to manage their own safety well. For example, the childminder helped younger children to build their confidence to use the slide in the garden with care. The childminder recognises and values the choices that children make, and she helps them to develop good independence. She works closely with parents to help ensure that children have well-balanced and healthy diets. She uses age-appropriate hygiene routines that positively support children's well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children settle quickly and are eager, confident learners. They move freely around the indoor and outdoor play areas, taking part in different experiences that help them to learn through play. Children enjoyed singing with the childminder, which supported them well in their language skills. They confidently practised their physical skills using the large play equipment in the garden, with careful support from the childminder. Children are gaining the skills that prepare them well for the next stage of their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464466 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 946514 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder works each weekday from 7.30am until 5.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays 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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