Childminder EY498425

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 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. She establishes warm and caring relationships with children, and they settle quickly and build relationships with their peers.  The parents provide positive comments about the provision and are happy with the learning environment provided by the childminder.  Children make good progress. The childminder accurately assesses what children can do and identifies their next stage of learning. She plans activities based on what she knows about the children and follows their interests.  The childminder maintains records effectively so that information and documents are easily accessible.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children have a good range of accessible and enjoyable resources. Children are encouraged to develop their independence through the daily routine and play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not used highly focused professional development to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not share enough information with parents and other professionals to enable a shared approach to children's 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

 enhance professional development so that it focuses more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning  extend information sharing with other early years settings and parents to fully support and complement children's next steps and learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector considered the views of children spoken with on the day.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled documentation and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder supports children to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, she carries out fire drills at different times of the day so that all children are confident when responding to safety hazards. The childminder effectively plans for children's learning and makes good use of the inside and outside space. Feedback from parents is extremely positive. They comment on the positive settling in process for young children and that their children are happy and settled. The childminder evaluates her provision to help drive improvements that benefit children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good balance between adult-led and child-initiated activities as she uses observations of children's learning and follows their interests. The environment is stimulating and children enjoy the activities and resources the childminder provides. The childminder is consistent in supporting children's language and communication development, providing narrative throughout the day, such as during mealtimes. She uses outdoor activities to help promote children's learning. For example, children use water, buckets and brushes to paint shapes on the wall and watch shapes form with bubbles. The childminder supports young children's progress, enabling them to freely move between activities and she spontaneously responds to children's learning needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows families and children very well. Children respect each other and enjoy involving the childminder in their play. They know the daily routine and help to pack and tidy away resources. The childminder provides exciting opportunities for children to take appropriate risks, explore and build self-confidence. Children have regular trips to the woods and park. The childminder leads by example and encourages children to develop their independence. For example, she encourages the youngest children to pour from a jug and to feed themselves. She promotes children's good hygiene, such as encouraging them to wash their hands as they sing a handwashing song.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to learn and explore the next stage of their learning. They have lots of opportunities to learn skills, such as taking turns and respecting the feeling of others. Children make good progress. The childminder uses accurate information to make positive improvements to close the gap in children's learning. Younger children have lots of opportunity for mark making and developing their awareness of mathematics. For example, counting each time they go up and down the garden steps and on the ladder to the slide.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498425 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1041529 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 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 and lives in Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder works each weekday, 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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