Childminder 115631

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2018 18 November 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 values her assistants' and the parents' contributions to identifying what they feel is working well and what is not. She uses this information to help improve outcomes for children.  The childminder works closely with parents to help provide consistency in children's care and learning. For example, she speaks to them at the end of the day to share information about children's activities and the progress they make.  Children feel happy, secure and content. The childminder and her assistants are caring and place a strong focus on supporting children's emotional well-being.  The childminder monitors the development of individual children efficiently to identify any gaps in their learning. She acts promptly to organise extra support, working effectively with outside agencies to help children with additional learning needs make the progress of which they are capable.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some planned activities are not organised in the most effective way to fully engage younger children.  The childminder does not plan the learning environment as effectively as possible to help provide children with the best opportunities to build on and develop their curiosity.

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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

 enhance opportunities for younger children to become engaged in meaningful play  provide an environment and more learning opportunities that stimulate and develop children's curiosity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, including evidence of the childminder's and her assistants' suitability and qualifications.  The inspector checked areas in the property used for childminding.  The inspector discussed how the childminder uses self-evaluation to develop her practice and her plans for improvements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants demonstrate a good understanding of child protection procedures. For example, they can identify whether children may be at risk of extreme views and behaviour, and know how to report concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder and her assistants deploy themselves well to supervise children's play. The childminder monitors her assistants' practice effectively to help ensure that they meet all children's needs. For example, she holds weekly discussions with them to evaluate the effectiveness of the activities planned. The childminder provides her assistants with relevant training to help them develop their practice. For example, through training, the assistants have heightened their knowledge on how to manage children's behaviour positively and this has had an impact on the way children behave.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder obtains information from parents about what their child knows and can do when they start, to help her plan for what they need to learn next. She interacts effectively with the children and holds engaging discussions with them to support their learning even further. For example, during a reading activity, she encouraged children to recall events in the book and linked these to real-life situations. This helped the children to concentrate for an extended period and contributed immensely to the discussion. The childminder supports older children to acquire good skills in preparation for their move to school. For example, she encourages them to learn letters and the sounds they represent, and to identify and write their names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is aware of children's different care needs and responds well to them as individuals. She encourages children to share and take turns, and ensures that her assistants follow her behaviour management strategies to help provide consistency for the children. This helps children to understand what is expected of them and they behave well overall. The childminder and her assistants encourage healthy eating and take children out daily to playgroups and parks to help support their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and form good relationships with one another. They develop a love of books and acquire good literacy skills. For instance, they enjoy looking at books independently and listening to stories. Younger children explore the play area freely and make choices in their play. Children develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts, such as early counting. They gain useful skills for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115631 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1126665 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 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Belvedere, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder regularly works with two assistants. She provides flexible care on weekdays, throughout the year.

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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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