Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2018 29 September 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

 Partnerships with other early years settings are strong. There are highly effective relationships with other settings children attend, to help provide consistency of care and learning for all children.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs and interests. She provides stimulating and interesting activities to help promote children's learning. Observations of the children's learning are precise and help to identify next steps in their development.  Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is consistent in her approach and young children begin to understand the difference between right and wrong. All children receive praise and encouragement for their behaviour and achievements. This helps to promote children's confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder plans enjoyable experiences which are motivating and challenging. Children are keen to seek the childminder's involvement in their play as they join in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully involve parents in supporting their child's learning at home to promote a consistent shared approach.  The childminder does not ensure her professional development focuses more specifically on increasing her teaching skills and the outcomes for children.

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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

 make better use of the already good strategies that are in place to support parents to complement and extend further their children's learning at home  enhance professional development so that it focuses more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning, to help children make higher rates of progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took into consideration parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder gives a high priority to safeguarding training and takes positive steps to enhance her understanding in this area to improve her practice. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She supervises children well to help keep them safe. She is confident about where to report any concerns regarding children's safety and welfare. The childminder has effective risk assessments in her home and garden to help ensure children play in a safe and suitable environment. The childminder evaluates her provision to make changes. Careful tracking of children's achievements show what they need to learn next. This helps her identify any weaker areas in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs and interests. Children explore soft dough and show perseverance as they cut it into small pieces with scissors. They show good physical control as they manipulate the dough to form different shapes, and roll and squish it with their hands. The childminder is skilful in promoting children's understanding about the world around them. Children take part in activities to broaden their understanding of other cultures and festivals, such as tasting Chinese food in celebration of Chinese New Year. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. She plays alongside them as they use the play till and discuss the price of items they want to buy from the shop. Children talk about their forthcoming birthdays with the childminder and discuss how many candles they will have on their cake.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers comprehensive information from parents prior to the children attending. This helps her to provide meaningful activities for children when they first attend, which she links to their interests to allow them to swiftly settle in her care. Children form a strong bond with the childminder. The childminder helps children to lead healthy lifestyles. She prepares nutritious home-cooked meals and encourages younger children to practise using cutlery when eating. Children enjoy daily opportunities to exercise, such as using the equipment in the garden as well as going to local parks to practise their physical skills. Children enjoy being part of the wider community as they attend local groups and facilities with the childminder. This gives them the opportunity to interact with other children and adults as they develop their social skills and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They gain the skills they need for the next stages in their learning and their moves on to nursery or school. Children independently access books and listen carefully when the childminder reads to them. They use language effectively to talk about their own emotions and recall events in their lives, such as recent holidays, as they develop their vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390991 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1071146 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 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She works Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for three-year-old children.

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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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