Childminder EY417423

Inspection date 18 January 2019 Previous inspection date 5 May 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 knows the children well and has a good understanding of how they learn. She consistently makes thorough use of assessments to focus her teaching and help each child to make the best progress from their starting points. n The childminder provides many opportunities to encourage children to be physically active and spend time exercising. She helps children to develop positive attitudes and good emotional well-being. Children's behaviour is good. n The childminder helps children to settle successfully and ensures their individual needs are supported well. She has formed secure relationships with the children, which supports an effective transition from home into her care. n The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She uses a range of methods to communicate with them. Parents say that they are very pleased with the care and learning experiences that are on offer. n The childminder evaluates her practice and provision well. She identifies what works

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This provision is good

and areas for improvement, to help her extend children's learning experiences. Outcomes for children are good. n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to help children further develop their self-care skills. n There are too few opportunities to support children's understanding of people's similarities and differences to help extend their learning about the wider world.

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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 use opportunities as they arise to help support children's independence to the next level n provide more opportunities to support children's understanding of diversity and enhance their knowledge of the wider world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection and evaluated activities with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including the suitability checks of all adults living in the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written correspondence.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to help keep children safe from harm. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns she may have. The childminder carefully checks the physical environment and takes appropriate actions to remove any hazards. She regularly monitors the progress children make and shares this information with parents. Parents are aware of what they need to do to extend their children's learning at home. The childminder attends training to help keep her knowledge up to date with legislative changes. This helps to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers vital information from parents when children first start. She observes children as they play and provides a broad range of experiences and resources that they enjoy. The childminder provides effective support to help children to develop key skills. For example, she asks children questions about what they are doing, to extend their speaking and listening skills. The childminder involves herself in children's play. She offers appropriate support and encouragement to children. This helps them to persevere at tasks and learn new skills. Children follow simple instructions to show that they understand, such as finding animals in the book they are talking about and making their sound. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about different species of animals. She talks about their colour and introduces concepts, such as big and little, to help children understand measurements and size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment, which helps children to be physically and emotionally secure in her care. They seek comfort from her and she is quick to provide reassurance when necessary. She provides a daily routine, which helps children to understand what is going to happen next. For instance, children know that they need to wash their hands before they eat. The childminder successfully helps children learn to share and take turns. For example, when they offer the childminder their toy to play with, she praises them for sharing. This encourages children to gain an understanding of the needs of others. The childminder instils healthy lifestyles, such as eating fresh fruit and vegetables and taking daily exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development in readiness for future learning and their eventual move to school. They are curious and active learners. Children develop a strong sense of emotional well-being and have opportunities to experience different social situations, which helps to develop their confidence. They have built friendships with other children and talk about them in conversations. Children are respectful and polite. They enjoy listening to stories that the childminder reads.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417423 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10069963 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 5 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Welling, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare and occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder is available for work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7.30am to 6pm.

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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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