Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2018 9 July 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

 Overall, the childminder provides good-quality activities which help to support children's learning and development.  The childminder works effectively with her two assistants. She supervises them and provides support. They communicate well, are good role models to the children and have a calm and caring manner.  Children are making good progress in their communication and language development. The childminder uses music and singing and the children's enjoyment of stories to extend these skills.  Parents are positive about the service the childminder provides. The childminder keeps them updated regularly on their children's progress and uses contact books for daily updates with the younger children.  The childminder and her assistants encourage the children's independence. They have opportunities to choose resources, serve their own lunches, and the older children learn to put on their shoes and coats for outdoor play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not plan activities to challenge the most able children to get the most from their learning.

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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

 ensure all opportunities are used to extend activities which are challenging and help children to extend their skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of the views of other parents from written feedback.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's observations and assessments, the suitability checks of the childminder and her assistants, and policies and procedures.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that her assistants know what to do if they are concerned about the welfare of a child. Risk assessments are updated regularly and daily checks are completed to help minimise potential hazards and keep children safe. The childminder monitors the children's progress and she has an overview of each child's individual development. She provides supervision for her assistants and supports their ongoing professional development. They reflect on their practice and make changes incorporating the views of the parents and children to improve outcomes for children. The childminder provides placements for students and she has a robust induction process to ensure their suitability to work with the children. The childminder monitors and evaluates practice with her assistants and uses this information for further improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment with a good range of activities and learning opportunities. Children enjoy their time at the setting. They learn to count when singing rhymes, climbing steps on the slide and filling buckets with sand. The childminder and her assistants know how to encourage children's language skills to develop. They share stories and play games where the children must find and name their body parts or identify and name colours. Children develop their early writing skills and make marks with water and different tea bags. The childminder encourages children to learn new words like 'soggy' and 'squidgy' when they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have close relationships with the childminder and her assistants, who know the children well. Parents comment that home visits have been useful and the childminder's nurturing manner with babies and young children has helped them to settle well. Children are encouraged to be independent from an early age. They select toys of their choice and assist with or demonstrate good personal self-care routines. For example, the childminder and her assistants help children to clean their faces and wash their hands and they support the older children to manage their own toilet routines. Children have regular access to the garden area and their physical well-being is supported well. They learn how to use equipment safely. Children's behaviour is good and they receive regular praise from the adults. They listen to adults and are kind and considerate with each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident and independent learners. All children demonstrate good social skills. They are learning to negotiate with each other and can share resources with their friends. Older children talk confidently with each other and the adults. They are gaining skills that they need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY335863 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1125022 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She cares for children from domestic premises in West Thamesmead, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The childminder operates all year round. She has an early years qualification at level 3 and works with two assistants.

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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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