Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 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 supervises children well and carries out thorough risk assessments, to help children play safely in the different learning environments.  Children enjoy their time in this highly stimulating learning environment. They are happy, settled and content. They make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  The childminder creates strong partnerships with parents and other early years settings that children attend, to help build on continuity in their learning. She shares information regularly regarding children's development and provides ideas to support home learning.  The childminder builds good relationships with children. For example, she offers plenty of praise and encouragement to help motivate children to learn. This contributes positively to children's emotional and social development.  Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder uses a wide

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This provision is good

range of effective teaching strategies to help develop children's speaking, understanding and vocabulary skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not track children's progress precisely enough to help her identify and address any possible gaps in their learning more consistently.  The childminder does not consistently use opportunities arising from children's play to extend their awareness and understanding of mathematical concepts, such as counting and number recognition.

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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

 improve systems for monitoring children's progress even further, to provide a sharper focus on identifying any gaps in learning and development  make greater use of opportunities to build on children's awareness of mathematical ideas.

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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 documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of completed parents' questionnaires and references.

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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 monitors children's attendance closely, and can easily identify any children who may be at risk of harm from extreme views or behaviour. The childminder gives a high priority to her ongoing professional development, to help maintain high standards and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level possible. For example, she has recently attended training on the different ways that children learn, to help her plan more effectively to meet children's unique learning styles. Overall, she tracks the progress of all children well and provides enjoyable learning experiences to help children acquire good skills for future learning. The childminder evaluates her practice well. She consults with parents and other early years professionals when making changes to help improve children's outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides activities and resources that are exciting and challenge children's learning further. For example, children use an extensive range of role-play resources to act out new and familiar situations and build on their imaginative skills. The childminder differentiates her activities well, and she gives clear explanations to help older children solve problems independently. For example, during a threading activity, she supports younger children to thread beads onto the string, while older children are encouraged to test their ideas and do this independently. Children who learn best outside have good opportunities to develop their curiosity and make the best possible progress. For example, the childminder provides opportunities for children to write, read and recognise letters in the outdoor learning area.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment where children learn to respect and value each other. She encourages children to share and take turns and be kind to one another. This contributes positively to the way children behave. The childminder discusses the importance of staying safe with older children. She extends this in role-play activities to help increase their awareness of, and ability to manage, risk. Children have healthy snacks and meals. The childminder uses discussions successfully to reinforce the importance of good health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very confident learners and are keen to take responsibility. For example, they enthusiastically get involved in tidying up the activities and older children help care for younger ones. In addition, they express their views confidently while they make decisions about their play activities. Children develop good creative and manipulative skills. For example, they skilfully use different materials to make Halloween pumpkins. Children gain useful skills for their next stage of learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489771 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1014640 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 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 in 2015. She lives in Thamesmead, within the London Borough of Bexley. She provides care on weekdays, 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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