Childminder EY474999

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 August 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 has high expectations of all children and she effectively observes, plans and assesses their learning. Children make good progress in preparation for their next stages in learning and for school.  The childminder supports children's literacy skills well. For example, she links stories to children's play and she teaches them about phonics.  Children consistently display positive behaviour. They listen well and show respect to the childminder and other children. They are helpful and always welcome other children to join in with their play.  Strong partnerships exist between the childminder and parents. For example, parents' written feedback is complimentary about the childminder's practice. They praise the quality care and opportunities available to their children.  The childminder reflects on her practice routinely to help her build on her strengths and identify areas for further improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet formed full, working partnerships with other providers that children attend, so children can benefit from continuous support in their learning and care.  The childminder misses opportunities at times to extend further children's mathematical development and 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

 make use of everyday opportunities to increase further children's mathematical skills  strengthen partnerships with other providers that children attend, to complement fully children's learning at the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily teaching and care practices.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder, and observed the quality of care, teaching and children's learning.  The inspector looked at the areas, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes.  The inspector took account of the parents' written views during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities. She effectively implements her policies and procedures to ensure children have positive experiences. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures to follow to report such concerns. The childminder completes robust risk assessments to identify and remove potential hazards to children. The childminder works closely with parents to share regular information about their children. For example, she obtains information about children's likes and dislikes at the start. She monitors children's progress well and shares with parents children's assessment reviews. The childminder evaluates her practice and maintains her professional development well, such as through seeking further training, to continuously improve children's outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop and learn. She effectively uses her observations of children to plan appropriate next steps to extend their learning and development. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she interacts successfully with children to engage them in activities, while conversing with them about what they are doing. The childminder provides creative and imaginary play experiences for the children to enjoy. For example, children design their own doors for the fairy garden and talk about the 'fairy' that visits the garden at night. The childminder uses a range of teaching strategies. For example, she effectively questions, demonstrates and praises children. She realises that children need encouragement to learn how to do things for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure and settle well. The childminder ensures children have easy access to a wide range of resources that reflect their interests. Children develop good independence and confidence. For example, they learn to take responsibility, such as in managing daily tasks and making choices for themselves. The childminder helps children to develop good social skills, supporting them to take turns and share resources. The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children to be kind and considerate to the needs of others and to respect differences. She supports children to develop an awareness of how to lead a healthy lifestyle and to follow good hygiene practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the key skills they need to support their future learning. They show increasing independence and sustain good levels of concentration. Children use a broad range of vocabulary, such as while engaging in play activities. They learn to express their ideas and practise their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474999 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 961762 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Falconwood, within the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder operates her service on weekdays throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a teaching assistant qualification at level 3.

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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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