Childminder EY444254

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2016 5 November 2012

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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 are happy and content in the childminder's care. They show confidence in expressing themselves and form positive relationships with the childminder and each other.  The childminder interacts skilfully with children and extends their learning well. She uses regular observations of children's development to plan interesting experiences, which helps support their next steps in their learning. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder forms effective partnership with parents. She communicates with them on a daily basis and shares information about their children's day.  The childminder reflects on her practice well. She makes regular evaluations about the setting and values the feedback from parents and children to help her identify further areas for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities to help extend children's early reading skills.  The childminder does not provide a wide range of opportunities for children to use technology to explore and learn about how things work.

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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

 increase opportunities to support children's early reading skills  improve the opportunities for children to explore and use a range of technology equipment to help them learn about how things work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and observed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant about her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows what action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk. The childminder completes regular risk assessments and takes appropriate steps to minimise hazards and help to keep children safe. The childminder tracks children's individual progress effectively to help identify areas in which they need further support. She continues to develop her skills and knowledge in various ways. For example, she reads professional publications and regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and discuss best practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes time to get to know children when they first start. She makes regular assessments and uses these to plan children's next steps in learning and development. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she encourages children to repeat words and sounds. She talks to children as they play and uses actions and gestures to help support their understanding. The childminder maintains children's interest and concentration and plans a good range of interesting experiences. For example, children show pleasure and enjoyment during role play and construction activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment and supports children's self-esteem and confidence well. She is a positive role model for children and gives plenty of praise to children's attempts and achievements. Children behave well and learn to consider each other during play. For instance, they are kind, share and take turns. The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious snacks and opportunities for them to be physically active. Children learn to be aware of other people and respect their differences. For example, they find out about other people's celebrations, such as Diwali.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop key skills they need for their future learning. They are happy, confident and flourish in the childminder's care. Children learn to manage their personal skills well. For example, they learn to put on dressing-up clothes and wash their hands at appropriate times. Children are eager to learn and keen to try to do things for themselves. For example, they explore with space and position as they stack blocks to create towers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444254 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1059228 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Welling, in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm, for most of the year. The childminder provides overnight care.

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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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