Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date 14 January 2019 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 reflects on what she does and is motivated to continually improve her practice. For example, she has developed a lending library to allow children to borrow books, supporting their literacy skills. n The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. This enables her to plan and provide exciting opportunities that help all children progress in their learning and development from their starting points. n The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. She teaches children the importance of sharing and taking turns. Children behave well. n The childminder provides freshly cooked meals and children follow good hygiene procedures. They develop a secure understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. n Children have access to many stimulating activities within the home and when they attend groups. This builds on their social skills and motivation to learn.

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This provision is good

n Although the childminder has systems in place to observe and assess children's progress, these are not yet fully embedded to support children's next steps in learning. n The childminder is not consistent in sharing children's learning and development with parents and other settings the children attend, to provide consistency of 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

n further build on partnerships with parents and other settings children attend to ensure continuity of learning n embed the new systems used for observations and assessments to support children's next steps and learning further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the areas of premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, training certificates and risk assessments, and looked at a sample of the policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder identifies potential risks in the environment and addresses these. She has a good understanding of the child protection procedures to follow and she is fully aware of how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder regularly attends training to keep her knowledge up to date. She effectively evaluates the provision to identify areas for further improvement. For example, she has increased the range of opportunities children have to socialise outside of the setting to help enhance their social skills. The children make typical progress from their start points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively improves children's mathematical skills throughout their experiences. For instance, she models counting as well as introducing language to describe the shapes they choose when completing a picture of a rocket. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills effectively. For instance, she introduces words, such as 'squash' and 'squeeze', when children are moulding dough. The childminder engages in conversations with the children about what they are doing. This supports their acquisition of language. The children enjoy stories, anticipating what will happen next and joining in with familiar words and phrases. Children attend regular playgroups with the childminder and develop their social skills successfully. Parents are complimentary about the quality of the childminding service.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional development well. She teaches children about their feelings, helping them to settle quickly. The childminder plans balanced menus, helping to support children's health and well-being. She maintains a well- organised, welcoming and stimulating environment in which children are happy, settled and keen to explore. The childminder gives them plenty of praise and encouragement, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. The children are learning to see to their own personal needs and take on responsibilities happily, such as helping to tidy up. The childminder teaches children the importance of sharing and being kind to others, and children respond well to her.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very happy, sociable and develop their independence skills well as they readily make choices about their play. They learn a broad range of skills, developing confidence and mastering self-care skills. Children become independent learners and gain valuable skills needed for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542860 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10091562 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 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sidcup, Kent. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm throughout the year, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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