Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2018 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

 Children have fun and thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They are active and they show great eagerness towards playing and learning. Children's physical and emotional well-being are supported effectively.  The childminder provides a good range of activities that is planned according to children's ability, next steps and interest, and covers all areas of their learning. This contributes well to children making good progress and getting ready for school.  Children form close attachments with the childminder and her assistants, who frequently reassure them and praise their achievements. They develop good self- esteem and are confident to make choices and explore their environment.  The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and identifies any gaps in their learning so these can be addressed quickly.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are good. The childminder regularly

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This provision is good

shares a two-way flow of information about children's development. This ensures that a unified approach is taken to help promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children do not have enough time to think for themselves and respond to questions. This does not help them build further on their developing thinking and problem-solving skills.  The childminder has not fully developed a system of addressing the areas she has identified to help her progress further and raise the quality of her provision.

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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

 allow children more time to answer questions and to solve problems, to further develop their thinking and learning skills  develop evaluation systems further and include ways of addressing the identified areas of development, to ensure the quality of the provision is raised to the highest level possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas that are used for childminding. The inspector talked to children, the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development, sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistants, as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding.  The inspector spoke to parents and looked at their written comments on letters obtained by the childminder, and took account of their views.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very ambitious and well organised. She ensures that her assistants, as well as parents, are aware of the policies and procedures and what is expected. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that her assistants are suitable to work with children. She and her assistants have a secure understanding about safeguarding and what to do if they have a concern about a child's safety and well-being. The childminder holds regular discussions with her assistants to discuss the setting as well as their practice. This helps her to identify any training needs. They all work well together as a team, supporting and teaching children well. They deploy themselves and communicate effectively to ensure children are safe and well cared for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of how children learn. They get to know the children, including their abilities and interests, to plan activities and resources that help them reach their next step in learning. Younger children explore the environment, transfer resources and observe the older children play. Older children are able to initiate their own play and the childminder and her assistants effectively engage with them, using eye contact and skilful questioning to extend their leaning. The childminder implements children's home languages and cultures in her setting, such as singing their songs and adding traditional clothing to her dress-up corner. This helps children to learn about the different cultures and people within the setting, and the local community. The childminder regularly assesses children's development and completes the required progress check for children aged two years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment that is safe, secure and well resourced. She ensures that children settle in smoothly and get familiar with the new environment. She gathers necessary information from parents about their children to help this process and assess children's starting points. Children are exceptional well behaved and show familiarity with the routine and environment. They independently use the toilet when needed and put resources in the correct place when tidying up. Children have daily opportunities to get fresh air and learn about healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social skills. They talk about their day at school and play very well together. For example, children play in the home corner, pretending to prepare food together and discuss who is doing the pancakes and who is doing the jelly. They enjoy learning and develop skills in mathematics and literacy. For example, when planting cress they consider the amount of seeds and water they need, looking at pictures and reading the instructions. All children make good progress from their starting points, including those who speak English as an additional language. They develop good communication skills, asking questions and making their needs known. This helps them get ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538575 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1077450 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 18 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017 and provides care in Welling, in the London Borough of Bexley. She works with two assistant and operates 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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