Childminder EY482103

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 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

 Children make good progress in their learning. They are confident and independent. Given the children's level of understanding, they are well behaved and they share and cooperate well with others.  The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to help her set accurate targets for their development. She carries out accurate observations and assessments to help her identify any developmental gaps and take steps to help children catch up as necessary.  The childminder uses effective methods to monitor and evaluate her provision to better support children. For example, she gathers views on her service from parents and early years professionals and uses them to make improvements.  The provider has established strong relationships with parents. For example, each day she discusses the children's development with their parents. She gives verbal feedback and shares assessments to ensure they are fully involved with their children's learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works well with her two assistants to meet children's emotional and physical needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities for younger children to explore and experiment with a wide range of creative materials.  At times, the childminder does not provide the best opportunities for younger children to make marks as they begin to develop 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

 build further on young children's interest in exploring and experimenting with a wide range of creative materials  increase opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the parents at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's details, learning records, insurance and other relevant documentation.  The inspector looked at parts of the house used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed children's play with the childminder and discussed children's learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder frequently updates her good understanding of safeguarding and she knows how to identify and report any concerns she has about a child's welfare. The childminder knows to notify Ofsted of any significant events and she maintains adult to child ratios at all times. She ensures all household members and assistants are known to Ofsted and are suitable to have contact with children. The childminder reviews the work of her assistants to support their ongoing suitability and practice. For example, she provides regular supervision to identify any weaknesses or concerns they may have. She develops her own professional practice. For example, she is now is more knowledgeable about the developmental needs of two-year-olds.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities effectively with the needs and interests of each child as her main focus. She supports children's play and plans for their next steps in learning. For example, she combines indoor play and trips out each day so that children experience different ways of learning. She supports their language well. For example, children enjoy looking at the large hand puppet which is used to maintain their interest when she is reading them a story. She asks them questions about the story and introduces new words to help encourage them to participate, interact and speak out. The childminder encourages children to be physically active. For example, they confidently use climbing apparatus at the park and in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She knows the children well and responds promptly to their needs, such as when they are becoming tired, hungry or distracted. The childminder effectively encourages children to be independent. For example, they follow good hygiene routines and they feed themselves. The childminder teaches them about the benefits of eating healthy snacks. For example, she talks to them about the fruit they are eating. The childminder provides an inclusive environment and she helps children to respect the wider community. For example, children celebrate festivals and play with resources which are reflective of cultures. The childminder's home is safe and secure and she teaches children about safety effectively. For example, she reminds them to walk around each other as they play on the floor.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are beginning to learn a range of skills in preparation for school. For example, children share and take turns using programmable toys, and they sit and listen to stories and understand daily routines. Children communicate well with each other. They are starting to count and to learn colour names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482103 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 994049 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

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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 Abbey Wood, in the London Borough of Bexley. She cares for children Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm. The childminder is funded to offer early years education to children aged two, three and four years. She works with two assistants.

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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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