Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date 8 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 uses her knowledge and skills gained from her years of experience working with children to provide wonderful care and learning experiences. She understands how the young children in her care develop and learn, and provides mixed learning experiences that support them to make consistently good progress. n The childminder forms admirable relationships with children and parents, and successfully supports them throughout the settling-in process and beyond. This helps children become confident, and promotes their learning and independence well. n The childminder observes the children during their time with her and uses this information to make regular and accurate assessments of their progress. She shares her findings with the parents and plans activities to support children to achieve their next steps in learning. n Parents' feedback shows the high regard they have towards the childminder and the

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The provision is good

service she provides. They comment on the regular updates they receive about their children's learning and development, including the good progress their children make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not focus as well as possible on ways to develop her skills, knowledge and practice continuously to provide the highest-quality provision, although she makes some good use of training she has completed. n The learning environment and resources are not consistently organised as effectively as possible. For example, during planned activities younger children cannot easily access the resources.

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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 explore ways to enhance the quality of care and teaching continuously n review and improve the organisation of the learning environment and resources to support all children's learning and development even more effectively.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed children's progress with the childminder and reviewed assessment records. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during inspection. She looked at children's records and some of the childminder's documentation, including that relating to safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety. n The inspector took account of the views of parents gathered through discussions during inspection and through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is ambitious and strives to provide the best quality care possible. She has a good understanding of the requirements for the early years foundation stage, and implements effective policies and procedures. This helps to underpin her good practice. For instance, she completes daily checks of the premises and risk assesses outings, helping to promote children's safety. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her safeguarding and child protection knowledge up to date. She understands the need to be vigilant and knows whom to contact should she have concerns about the welfare of any child. The childminder works together with other professionals involved in the care of children to ensure that they are well supported in her setting and receive continuity in care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses communication very effectively to help children learn. When children play with dolls she asks which of the clothes will fit, encouraging children to estimate and look at the different sizes. The childminder talks to children, describing what she is doing, which helps younger children to learn about language. She also repeats single words to increase their vocabulary. The childminder passionately engages in children's play, and they eagerly copy her actions. Children learn about sounds and patterns when clapping blocks together. Overall, the childminder completes training to keep her knowledge current. For instance, recent training helped her gain an understanding about the different ways children learn and how to support them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming home-from-home environment. Children are very happy and feel secure in her care. The childminder knows the children very well, including their routines, which she supports effectively. This supports children's emotional security and promotes their well-being. The childminder helps children learn about healthy lifestyles and incorporates this in her provision. She offers daily opportunities for children to be active outdoors, discusses healthy food options and provides nutritious snacks and meals. Children learn about the world around them, for example, during various outings to the local community. They learn how to treat different people, and animals, with respect.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a wide range of skills that prepare them for their next stage of learning. They show a great deal of independence and are eager to explore and learn. Children develop their self-care skills, make choices, and confidently express themselves. They use their developing mathematical language throughout their play, talking about 'big' and 'small'. Children are encouraged to develop their writing skills when using the chalkboard outside. They talk about the marks they make, such as writing their name. Younger children enjoy looking at books and flipping the pages, growing their interest in literacy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538679 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10079418 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder lives in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates Monday to Friday, throughout the year. She receives funding to provide free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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