Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 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

 The childminder knows the children well and is sensitive to their needs. Overall, she provides a range of interesting learning opportunities that children enjoy. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she repeats words, introduces different vocabulary and uses skilful questions to encourage children to think and express their ideas.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder promotes good communication with parents to ensure consistency for children. Children behave well.  The childminder ensures children benefit from daily exercise and outdoor activities. They develop their physical health and maintain a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder shows a good commitment to her ongoing professional development and improving her practice and service. For instance, she attends training and carries

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This provision is good

out her own research to improve children's experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of her good assessments of children's development to plan precise learning opportunities.  Sometimes, the childminder does not recognise opportunities to help children develop their hand and finger muscle movements even further, to extend their physical development and help prepare them for early writing.

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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

 extend the use of information gained from assessments to plan more precisely and promote children's learning even more  strengthen opportunities to encourage children's hand and finger movements to extend their physical development even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the childminder's home and discussed risk assessment.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed and evaluated activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly keeps up to date with changes to legislation. She has a thorough knowledge of the processes to follow if she has concerns regarding the welfare of a child in her care. She consistently risk assesses the environment to help ensure the safety of children. The childminder teaches children to be aware of their own safety. For example, what to do in the event of an emergency. Overall, the childminder reflects on her practice and monitors children's learning well to help them achieve positive outcomes in their development. Parents state that they are very satisfied with the care and support the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts with children well. She helps support their attention and motivation to learn. The childminder follows children's lead and gives them time to explore. For example, children can revisit activities if they wish. The childminder encourages children to speak, and she gives them time to express their ideas and views. She helps children to understand about amounts. For instance, she asks children if they have had enough or would like more snacks. The childminder helps children to learn about numbers. For example, she counts with them and allows the children to say what number comes next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and offers children calm and gentle reassurance and praise. She responds to children's needs well. For instance, she gives them time when they arrive to settle and feel comfortable to give her their comforter. Children listen and share toys well. They learn to value different people and communities. For example, they learn about people around them. The childminder helps children to be kind, respectful and considerate of others. She is vigilant and supervises children closely to make sure they play safely. She provides clear routines to help children understand what to expect next, such as to wash their hands before they have snack. The childminder supports children to develop good hygiene practices and promotes healthy behaviours.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and grow in independence. They make choices as they help themselves to toys and eagerly explore their environment. Children develop strong social skills and learn to take turns as they play. They communicate well and follow simple instructions. Children learn to count as they play and begin to understand number names and amounts. They develop strong imagination and they pretend toy cars are moving as they make sounds. Children learn to operate electronic toys and press buttons to make them move. They enjoy a variety of interesting outings that widen their experiences. All children quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499129 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1055593 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Abbey Wood in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm 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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