Childminder EY355947

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2018 26 February 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 uses her knowledge and skills effectively to support all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to build continually on their vocabulary. For example, older children confidently name colours in their home language and in English. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children build on their early literacy skills. For example, the childminder encourages young children to identify where the sheep and ducks are in the illustration. Older children comment that there is steam coming out of the trains.  The childminder uses her knowledge of children and their families well to plan effectively for individual children. For example, she provides positive play experiences to help support them to learn to adapt to changes, such as the birth of a sibling. Children develop positive emotional well-being.  The childminder monitors children's progress regularly and works closely with parents

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This provision is good

and professionals to help reduce gaps in their learning. Parents express the view that the childminder is approachable and flexible, and communicates clearly and frequently.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered ways to fully extend children's concentration and attention during some activities.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to help children build on their already good independence skills.

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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 ways to fully extend children's concentration and attention during activities  make better use of opportunities to help children build further on their already good independence skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and how the childminder interacted with them.  The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including children's learning records.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder and assessed how she evaluates teaching practice.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.  The inspector assessed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is ambitious and reflects well on her practice to plan positive changes. She has successfully improved on previous recommendations. For example, she has improved opportunities for children to choose freely from the wider range of stored resources. She seeks the views of children, for instance to evaluate the effectiveness of planned activities and outings. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder reviews her policies and procedures regularly and shares important updates with parents, such as the arrangements to ensure children's safety. She understands her responsibility to refer child protection issues to relevant agencies. The childminder maintains her professional development, for instance, through training, and shares her knowledge and skills with her assistant. This helps to maintain consistency in the quality of teaching, learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children's responses to songs and rhymes. For example, young children learn to copy actions and older children learn to sing along with familiar songs. The childminder skilfully stimulates children to participate in conversations and to learn to answer questions. For example, she asks them what honey is used for, and children state they have it with toast. The childminder helps children learn about the natural world. For example, she draws their attention to the weather outside and children learn to repeat words, such as 'pitter patter' to describe the sound of rain. The childminder provides interesting opportunities to help children learn about the use of technology. For example, she shows them how to operate the electronic bubble machine. Children learn from positive experiences. For instance, they delight as they see the bubbles float in the air.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children build on their awareness of good health and hygiene. For example, children learn to identify foods that are not good for their teeth and comment that they cause a 'toothache'. They learn about the importance of brushing their teeth to keep them healthy. The childminder praises children for their achievements. For example, when they learn to communicate their need to use the toilet, she gives them a high five and says, 'What a big well done!' Children build positive self-esteem. The childminder teaches children to use polite language in their interactions with others. For example, children learn to say 'more please' and 'no thank you'. Children behave well and they learn to take account of the needs of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Older children use their imagination to replay their observations of the real world. For example, they comment that a baby doll is 'all wet' and they pretend to change her nappy. They learn to identify male and female baby dolls, which helps them to build on their understanding of the world. Young children build on their physical skills, for example, they learn to use foot power to move around in play vehicles. Children are prepared well for next stages in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355947 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1093065 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Welling, in the London Borough of Bexley. She provides childcare all day on weekdays, for most of the year. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three years. The childminder's husband works as her 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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