Childminder EY319283

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2016 16 September 2010

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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 provides a highly stimulating and very welcoming environment with a good range of high-quality resources. Children are extremely well motivated and make excellent and rapid progress in their learning.  The childminder monitors children's progress very effectively. For example, she keeps detailed records about their developmental stages and shares this information skilfully with parents. Furthermore, she encourages parents to become fully involved in their children's learning at home.  Children behave exceptionally well with the childminder. For example, they take turns during play and say 'please' and 'thank you' independently.  The childminder knows the children exceptionally well and is extremely sensitive to their individual needs and interests. For example, she recognises the importance of the resources they bring from home and respects their individual backgrounds.  The childminder has excellent relationships with parents and involves them totally in

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This provision is outstanding

her setting. For example, she sends out detailed questionnaires to ensure she receives feedback on all aspects of her setting.  The enthusiastic childminder is highly committed to the ongoing development of her setting. For example, she keeps fully up to date with all new childcare legislation and completes regular training to update her knowledge.

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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 extend children's independence and build on their keenness to take on more responsibilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held a meeting with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children interacting together.  The inspector considered feedback from the parents.  The inspector looked at a sample of paperwork, including children's records, evidence of suitability and training certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The dedicated childminder is fully committed to providing a very high-quality service. For example, she has a recognised childcare qualification and attended an extensive range of training and childcare events. She carefully evaluates the impact of this. For example, she checks children's progress in each area of development and has created her own resources, such as story sacks and games. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of safeguarding and keeps completely up to date with new legislation and local procedures. She knows who to contact if she has concerns about the welfare of children or families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The creative childminder uses the children's interests to provide inspiring activities to engage and fascinate them. For example, children enjoyed making 'pretend' flowers to enhance an interactive dinosaur show. The childminder promotes children's understanding exceptionally well. For example, she explains about the need for injections and about how children see the sun's reflection indoors. Children engage in imaginative play together. For example, they extend their dough play and laugh as they hide dinosaurs in dough 'eggs'. However, children do not always have the opportunity to complete every task independently. The childminder tracks children's progress extremely well and encourages parents to contribute to their children's home learning books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is extremely nurturing and promotes children's well-being exceptionally well. For example, she praises their 'beautiful' singing. Partnerships with parents are exceptional. For example, she has provided parents with information cards to support their knowledge of child development and provides daily written feedback. Children engage in outdoor play in a stimulating environment and eat nutritious snacks. The childminder promotes safety very effectively. For example, she completes rigorous risk assessments and involves other agencies, such as fire officers in learning activities. The childminder promotes children's self-esteem extremely well. For example, children enjoy wearing a 'super hero' costume to celebrate their individual achievements.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress and are very independent. For example, they manage their own clothes and toileting. Children know how to hold crayons correctly when colouring. They recognise their names and learn to write in special books. Children know how to count out objects, find and write the correct number. They also use books to extend their learning. For example, they learn the correct names of dinosaurs. Children are extremely well prepared for their move to school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319283 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 834561 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Welling, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder is available to work each weekday from 8am to 6pm for most of the year. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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