Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2017 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

 The childminder works in close partnership with parents to help ensure a smooth settling-in process for children. She seeks parents' views on children's routines and plans well to continue these at her setting. Children settle well and they form close emotional bonds with her. All children make good progress from their starting points.  Assessment and planning are precise. The childminder knows the children's interests well and plans focused activities to help stimulate their curiosity to explore. For example, when young children are eager to explore colours, she provides them with opportunities to learn to name and match them. The childminder helps children to build on their creativity.  Children build on their self-help skills. Young children learn to choose and use resources independently and they learn to feed themselves at mealtimes. The childminder encourages them to learn to take responsibilities, such as tidying up after play.

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This provision is good

 The childminder reviews her practice effectively and identifies clear targets for improvements. She aims high and seeks the views of parents and children to help plan positive changes and to achieve good standards in children's learning and care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered further ways to fully encourage children's responses to stories and picture books.  The childminder does not take all opportunities to help children build on their understanding of what makes them and their families unique.

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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

 consider further ways to fully encourage children's responses to stories and picture books  increase opportunities for children to learn about what makes them and their families unique.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder's interactions with them. She evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.  The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including children's learning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector assessed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant understand how to identify and refer child protection issues and any concerns relating to extreme views and behaviours in children. The childminder reviews and guides the work of her assistant effectively. She shares her knowledge of child development with him and they discuss individual children's needs. The childminder uses her knowledge and skills effectively to improve teaching practice. For example, she has improved procedures for assessing young children's progress, including sharing information effectively with healthcare professionals and parents. She regularly reviews individual children's progress and plans precise next steps to help address any gaps in their learning. This helps to increase outcomes for children of all abilities, including those who are learning English as an additional language.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children build on their understanding of the use of technology. The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore electronic keyboards and play with laptops. Children learn to operate controls, such as the mouse, to move images on the screen. The childminder introduces children to counting and she sings songs to them that involve numbers. She provides opportunities for them to explore puzzles where they learn to match shapes. The activities the childminder provides help to support children's mathematical development. The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. Children build on their vocabulary and they begin to understand the meanings of words. For instance, they join in with singing and they squeal with excitement when they hear the word 'tickle'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a clear understanding of boundaries. The childminder guides children effectively to help them learn to be safe. For instance, she teaches them to be careful as they explore tight spaces and helps them learn to use resources appropriately. Children behave well and respond positively to her encouragement. For instance, she gently guides them to wait for their turn to use the slide. She praises them for their efforts and achievements and they are motivated to explore. Children build confidence in their abilities and develop a positive sense of themselves. They build on their physical abilities. For instance, they learn to ride on play vehicles. They learn to scoop and transfer materials between containers, which helps to support their hand-to-eye coordination.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their physical, social and communication skills. For instance, young children learn to communicate their need to use the toilet and manage handwashing routines. They build positive relationships with each other and learn to share resources and activities. They learn to ask simple questions, such as 'where does this go?' Children build skills that help to prepare them for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490494 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1016646 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 2015. She provides childcare all day on weekdays, for most of the year. The childminder works with one assistant.

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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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