Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date 10 December 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She observes children regularly as they play and makes accurate assessments for their next steps in learning. Children make good progression from their starting points. n The childminder is passionate and is an excellent role model. She listens well and is attentive to children's needs. The childminder gives regular praise and encouragement which promotes good behaviour. n Children build strong relationships with the childminder. They feel settled and secure, which gives them a sense of belonging. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice, seeking views from parents and children. She actively seeks training to help improve the quality of teaching to benefit the children's learning and experiences further. n Although partnerships with parents are strong overall, the childminder does not involve them in as well as possible in their child's learning. However, parents are very positive

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This provision is good

about the service provided and the daily exchange of information supports children's health and well-being.

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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 continue to involve parents as fully as possible to promote a shared approach to children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's progress records and policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of written views. n The inspector viewed the premises and checked suitability of adults in the home. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and the children's learning and development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates her understanding of child protection issues and is confident in following procedures if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment through thorough risk assessments, and teaches children about safety. For example, older children learn about road safety on the way to school and practise fire drills at the childminders home. Younger children learn to use tools safely when cutting dough and tidy away toys. The childminder keeps up-to-date with changes to legislation and completes training to make improvements. Recent training on observing children and school readiness has impacted on her practice. For example, the childminder now watches children and makes more detailed assessment. She uses questioning skilfully and encourages children to do things for themselves. The childminder has new systems

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

in place for recording children's progress and is aware these need to be embedded further to reach an outstanding level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well through regular observations. She provides a wide range of challenging activities to support learning that helps narrow any gaps in achievement. The childminder interacts well with the children and uses opportunities to extend their learning. For example, she uses questions and discussion to promote language and communication as they construct with the dough. The childminder extends children's imagination skills as they play with the dinosaurs and farm animals. The childminder builds on children's mathematical knowledge as they count segments of orange at snack time and learn to match colours and shapes to puzzle boards. The children use scissors to cut paper, and chalk and crayons to make marks and develop early literacy skills at the easel.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, polite and reassuring, which helps children learn respect for each other. She actively promotes children's independence and self-help skills in all aspects of learning. For example, children put on their coats and shoes, wash their hands and wipe their noses. They peel their fruit at snack time and make choices in their play. The childminder has a consistent approach to managing behaviour. Children listen and behave well, and use good manners. They learn to tidy up and play cooperatively. The childminder provides healthy meals and encourages healthy lifestyles. Children plant and grow vegetables that they include in their meals. They use challenging play equipment in the garden and younger children access local groups to support their physical and social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and very independent. They gain skills that support them with their next stage of learning and subsequent move to school. Children are confident communicators and make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539125 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10079203 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 1 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates her service Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm term time only. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years old. the childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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