Childminder EY466275

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2017 12 February 2014

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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 uses the information from her assessments to monitor children's progress and identify their next stage in learning. Children make good progress and gain the skills they need for their move to nursery or school.  The childminder effectively supports her assistants. For example, she observes their practice and identifies relevant training, which helps develop their knowledge and skills.  Children build their literacy skills well. For instance, they look at pictures and words on song cards. This helps children see that print carries meaning.  The childminder and her assistant provide clear guidance and explanations to help children manage their behaviour. For example, they come down to the children's level and encourage sharing and taking turns.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of her environment. This supports children to play safely in their surroundings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not form highly successful partnerships with other settings that children attend, to share a wide range of information about children's development.  The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to learn about the diversity of each other's backgrounds.

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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 on effective partnerships with other settings that children attend to help support continuity in their learning and development needs further  increase opportunities for children to learn about each other's similarities and differences.

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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 conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the course of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses the views of parents and children to evaluate her service well. She identifies areas of weakness and sets targets for improvement. This helps her to develop the quality of her provision and provide better outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of the signs that would cause them concern about a child's welfare and know the processes to follow. This helps keep children safe from harm. They provide regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning. For instance, they share development folders, send texts and have daily discussions. This helps provide a consistent approach in meeting children's learning and development needs. The childminder continually develops her skills and knowledge, for example, from attending training courses.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant successfully support children's learning. They build their communication and language development well. For example, the childminder and her assistant sing nursery rhymes with instruments and actions. This helps extend children's listening and attention skills. They encourage them to use their imagination during their play. For instance, they pretend that a parachute and balls are popcorn in a pan. The childminder and her assistant ask children questions to help them think for themselves and encourage their learning further, such as 'where do frogs live?' They adapt activities and follow children's emerging interests. For example, when exploring bugs and dinosaurs. This helps to keep their motivation and interest in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder and her assistant provide nutritious meals and snacks. They offer daily opportunities for children to be physically active, such as using the outside space, local parks and groups. This supports their physical health. The childminder and her assistant successfully build children's confidence and self-esteem. For example, providing positive praise and encouragement. Children form secure attachments with the childminder and her assistant. For instance, they laugh and enjoy the games they play together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make progress that is typical for their age. They successfully build on their physical development. For example, young babies stand with support and older children use tweezers and spoons to fill containers with different materials and textures. They develop their mathematical skills well. For instance, with counting and recognising different sizes. Children begin to learn about routines, such as tidying up after activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466275 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1069552 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Erith, Kent. She offers care Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for 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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