Childminder EY392464

Inspection date 15 October 2018 Previous inspection date 23 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder effectively evaluates her practice and provision, taking the views of children and parents into account, to identify areas that need to be developed further. For instance, she recently went on a course for assessment and planning to become more effective in the way she completes these. n The childminder actively involves the older children to create rules and help them understand why these are important. She discusses road safety with them before going on outings, including school runs. This helps ensure everyone is aware of their role and responsibility to keep safe. n The childminder skilfully sets up the resources for the younger children, placing them on different levels to support their physical development. They are encouraged to pull themselves up, standing up for a purpose when exploring some of the toys and walking along furniture. n The childminder uses good hygiene procedures and supports children's self-care skills

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The provision is good

effectively. For instance, when feeding younger children she provides them with their own spoon to encourage their self-feeding and promote their coordination skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to extend younger children's learning, especially in regard to their communication and language skills. n Children are not always able to easily select resources to extend their self-chosen activities further or independently put them away.

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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

n support younger children to develop their emerging communication skills further n review the organisation of resources to support children's independence, to select what they need for their chosen activities and tidying away.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed play activities and the childminder's interaction with children and discussed these with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's learning records and held discussions with the childminder about children's progress. n The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments on letters obtained by the childminder and through discussion.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is enthusiastic about her work. She ensures children are well supervised and happy. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to help ensure her home is secure for the children to play in and she risk assesses outings to ensure they are safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she should have a concern about a child's well-being or safety. The childminder actively promotes diversity and inclusion. For instance, she provides children with special dietary requirements with alternatives that will enable them to eat similar meals to the other children. She effectively works with parents and other settings the children attend to help provide children with continuity in their care and learning. Parents comment positively on the variety of learning experiences for their children, especially the art and craft activities and outings to the park.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents from the start to help identify the interests and abilities of their children. She observes children closely to assess their development and identify their next steps. She uses this to effectively inform her planning of activities and resources for each child. The childminder offers children learning opportunities across all the different areas of the curriculum and skilfully provides them with additional resources when she observes their change of interest. For example, when younger children become curious about the laptops, she quickly gets some for them to explore and play with. The childminder monitors children's progress and shares information about their development with the parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports new children well during their settling in. She reassures them, picking them up and providing cuddles. She develops genuine bonds with the children, comforting them when needed and following their familiar routines. This helps their emotional well-being and promotes their sense of security. Children have many opportunities to be active outside, developing their physical skills, but also getting fresh air and opportunity to run around after school. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's positive mental health.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children learn how to settle into new environments, such as the childminder's home and school. They develop sound social skills that help them build good rapport with new people. Children develop their early writing and problem-solving skills. They use a variety of mark-making tools during art and craft activities, and create structures using different resources. Children acquire skills that support them with their next move in education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392464 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10067846 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 23 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Welling, Bexley, South East London. The childminder's provision operates Monday to Friday, term time only.

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Registers

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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