Childminder EY349542

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 29 January 2015

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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 has good partnerships with parents to help ensure they work well together to provide consistent care and learning for children. She provides regular information to parents to enable them to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder helps children to extend their mathematical skills. They count with confidence and can recognise many different numerals and shapes in their play.  Children develop strong attachments and they behave very well. The childminder prepares children well for changes in the daily routine. She is kind and attentive to their needs and is a good role model for them.  The childminder is mindful of children's individual needs. For example, when caring for children who have allergies she works closely with parents to provide a balanced, nutritional and varied menu of healthy meals and snacks to support the children's good health and physical well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to learn about the diversity of different people's backgrounds.  The childminder does not organise the environment effectively enough to enable children to independently access resources and lead their own play.

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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 further on the opportunities for children to learn about people's similarities and differences  enhance the organisation of the environment to encourage children to be even more independent in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on learning.  The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and looked at the areas, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and looked at relevant documents, such as records of children's development, policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to children at various times during the inspection.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of how to identify child protection concerns. She has a secure understanding of the procedures she should follow if she has concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and has plans to continue to improve her knowledge and skills. She builds successful relationships with other professionals to ensure that, where needed, children receive the help they need to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder organises a variety of outings that enables children to explore their local community. For example, they visit the local library, woods and parks. The childminder uses her observations and knowledge of children's achievements well to plan activities that motivate them to learn. She helps children to extend their vocabulary effectively by using their interests. For example, she repeats new words, such as 'Saturn' when talking with children about space and planets. Children practise their early writing skills and are supported by the childminder as they learn to write their own name.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides sensitive settling-in procedures that she adapts to each individual child's needs. Children are secure and happy when they are with the childminder and move confidently around her home. They enjoy regular physical play and exercise. The childminder offers encouragement and support to children as they practise their newly learned skills. For instance, she praises them when they successfully balance on one leg. Children have good opportunities to develop a strong understanding of safe and healthy practices. For instance, they always wash their hands before they eat and they get plenty of exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated learners and show a can-do attitude. They enjoy exploring and talking about the different colours they make when mixing paints. Children have a genuine interest in literacy. They use their knowledge of letters and their sounds to read familiar words and talk about stories in their favourite magazines. Children are making good progress from their starting points and are acquiring the important skills they need for their future move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349542 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1093014 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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