Childminder EY289409

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2016 29 July 2013

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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 successfully supports children's literacy development. For example, she provides a range of activities for children to develop their writing skills in all areas of her environment.  Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They make good progress and gain the skills they need to be ready for their move to school or nursery.  The childminder is sensitive and responsive to children's well-being and individual needs. She provides them with extra care and individual attention, when needed.  The childminder provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning. For instance, she offers an online system and daily discussions, sends texts and uses daily diaries. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home.  Self-evaluation is successful. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help her appraise her service. This helps her develop the quality of the provision and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children enough time to think about and answer questions.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help develop children's understanding of healthy eating for their bodies.

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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 further on opportunities to encourage children to think about and answer questions in their own time  increase opportunities for children to learn about the importance of healthy food and the effects on their body.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed all of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector spoke to children.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. She improves her knowledge and skills. For example, she has completed training and attends local forums to make sure she understands how to support vulnerable families. This helps her to identify children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. The childminder monitors children's progress well. For instance, she uses an online tracker to review their development. This helps her identify any gaps in learning early and provide the appropriate support. Parents comment they are very happy with the service the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses the information from her observations and assessments well to help plan for children's next stage in learning and emerging interests. For example, she provides activities based around their favourite books. Children enjoy looking in different boxes to discover which toy animals are inside. The childminder builds on children's understanding of the world such as encouraging them to recognise different animals in puzzles and books. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, she introduces a range of appropriate language, such as 'big' and 'little', while children place wooden dolls inside each other. The childminder gives children choices in activities, which help them learn that their views are of value and important.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. She offers daily opportunities for children to be physically active such as accessing her garden, parks and groups. The childminder helps children respect and value each other's differences. For example, she displays flags representing their individual countries and supports discussions about their backgrounds. The childminder encourages children to build confidence in their own abilities such as providing them with positive praise and encouragement. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder practises regular emergency procedures with them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make progress typical for their age and are ready for their next stage in learning. They build their independence, for example young children start to help with taking their coats and shoes off. Children are curious and motivated to learn. For example, they play with puzzles, identifying what is on the pictures. Children are confident and interact well with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289409 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1061810 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in the London Borough of Bexley. She offers care on Tuesday to Friday from 7am to 6pm during term time only. The childminder has a relevant level 4 childcare qualification. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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