Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date 14 January 2019 Previous inspection date 10 December 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for children. Children settle quickly and they develop warm relationships with the childminder to help them feel safe and secure. n The childminder effectively supports children's good hygiene practices and personal care routines well. For example, the childminder sensitively reminds children to wash their hands after they use the bathroom. n The childminder promotes children's self-help skills to a good level. Young children skilfully feed themselves at mealtimes and independently put on their shoes. n The childminder effectively supports children's imaginary play. She explores ideas and demonstrates how to use cutters and rollers. Children concentrate as they make pretend cupcakes and biscuits from dough. The childminder uses casual conversation to talk about quantity, size and shape. For example, 'You have made lots of small star biscuits'.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not consistently promote children's healthy diet, particularly when children are offered sugary drinks. n On occasion, the childminder does not provide enough challenge to extend children's learning to the highest level, particularly the most able children who are making rapid progress. n The childminder's professional development is not focused sharply enough on developing different ways to help to raise the quality of her teaching to an even higher level.

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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 provide a clear and consistent message to children about the importance of a healthy diet n provide greater opportunities for the most able children to extend and challenge their learning to the highest level, and to help them make the best possible progress n access other training opportunities to increase the quality of teaching and learning to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of parts of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed evidence of suitability for the childminder. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation information with the childminder and viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She accesses training to help her identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the local procedures to follow to report her concerns. The childminder successfully evaluates her practice to maintain her good-quality childcare. She has built positive relationships with external agencies to help identify strengths and areas for improvement. The childminder assess risk in her home, outdoor area and prior to outings to minimise potential hazards to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses online systems to help her assess and monitor the good progress children make. She uses observations to plan activities to meet the needs and interests of children overall. She shares information with parents about their children's learning and encourages them to comment on the good progress their children make. She engages well with parents to support their children's learning further. The childminder supports children's early writing and literacy skills well. Children write some letters of their name and begin to show an interest in letters of the alphabet. The childminder promotes children's early mathematical development to a good level. For example, older children enthusiastically count the different animals they see in a picture book. The youngest children wiggle and jiggle to the sounds of animals and make good attempts to copy the sounds. The childminder consistently praises children for their efforts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She is courteous, polite and responds well to the mixed ages of children. Older children have very good manners. They regularly say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children's behaviour is good. Overall, the childminder provides good opportunities to promote children's healthy lifestyle. Children have ample fresh air and physical exercise. For example, they regularly walk to local parks, visit soft-play activities and museums. She follows parents' wishes regarding routines and supervises children closely to ensure their safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently explore the childminders home. They make independent choices in their play and they are keen to join in. Children make good progress in their learning and development from when they first start. However, some children are not challenged even further to help them make the best possible progress they are capable of. Children display positive attitudes and are motivated and engage well in the activities provided. Children regularly mix with others to help them learn important social skills. Children learn key skills they need to help prepare them for the next stages in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432960 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10060150 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 10 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley. She offers childcare Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged three and four years. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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