Nancy Cambridge

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2017 24 September 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 sets high expectations of every child and has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses information from her observations to extend children's learning and builds on their individual interests effectively.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder uses assessment arrangements well to identify, and plan for, children's next steps for learning. She is able to identify any gaps in development and put necessary measures in place to close these swiftly.  The childminder supervises children well and carries out thorough risk assessments to help children play in safety in the different learning environments.  Children are confident and motivated to learn. The childminder forms secure attachments with children and values their unique ideas.  The childminder works closely with parents to help provide a consistent approach in meeting children's care and learning needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are few opportunities for children to develop greater awareness of other languages and cultures to support diversity in the setting.  The childminder has not fully established links with other early years settings that children attend to support and build on continuity in their learning.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to gain a greater understanding of different languages, cultures and diversity  develop partnerships more with other settings that the children attend to support their continuity in care and learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed all play areas in the property used for childminding.  The inspector read through the childminder's completed self-evaluation and had discussions about her plans to improve.  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 understands her role in child protection and knows how to report any concerns regarding children's welfare. She attends regular safeguarding training and is aware of how to identify any children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. The childminder reflects on her practice well and independently researches online to help her improve outcomes for children. For example, she has made changes to her assessment systems to help ensure that she spends more quality time with the children rather than completing paperwork. She successfully monitors and tracks the progress of all children and knows where to seek extra support to help those who need additional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of resources for children to choose from. For example, babies have access to a wide range of programmable toys and they enjoy exploring them and finding out how things work. The childminder interacts well with children and effectively supports younger children's communication and language development. For example, while children explored a box of everyday objects the childminder positioned herself at children's level, gave eye contact and commented on what they were doing. The childminder provides numerous opportunities for younger children to explore their senses and arouse their curiosity. For example, babies eagerly feel different textures, such as those of foil paper and a feather.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder spends time settling children in and gets to know them well. She offers lots of praise throughout the day, for example, when children finish an activity or learn a new skill. This helps to develop children's self-esteem and inspire them to learn. The childminder gives clear rules and expectations for behaviour and encourages children to share and take turns in activities. Children have daily access to outdoor play and the childminder encourages them to use different play equipment to help extend their large muscle skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children settle quickly and form good relationships with one another. Younger children begin to acquire the skills they need to communicate. For example, babies babble a lot and learn to copy different sounds. They develop a good understanding of what is happening in their immediate environment. Babies show high levels of confidence when crawling and practising walking in the well-organised play area. Children gain useful skills needed for their next stage of learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460025 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1063383 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 4 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in New Eltham, within the London Borough of Bexley. She provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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