Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date 30 January 2019 Previous inspection date 12 August 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder works extremely well with parents to help all children achieve well. She encourages parents to contribute to identifying children's initial starting points and to share what children learn and can do at home to further support their learning. n Children benefit from the exceptionally caring and stimulating environment that the childminder consistently provides and where they all make good progress from when they first start. n The childminder builds extremely warm relationships with children. She offers lots of cuddles and reassurance to help settle in new very young children. n The childminder provides a variety of experiences to ignite very young children's growing curiosity. For example, they eagerly investigate buttons and flaps to anticipate what happens, and they smile as toys light up and play music. n The childminder takes effective action to update her knowledge in order to improve the

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This provision is good

quality of the service she provides. n The childminder has limited natural materials to further help very young children to explore and investigate using their senses.

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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 increase opportunities for children to investigate a broad range of natural materials to explore using all of their senses.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children as they engaged in a variety of activities. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation processes. n The inspector checked documents, including evidence of suitability. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home used for the purpose of childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date. For example, she has recently accessed the designated safeguarding lead to help her identify and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect. The childminder knows the local reporting procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She understands her responsibility to challenge instances of extreme views and beliefs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice to maintain her good-quality childcare. She regularly accesses information evenings delivered by Bromley early years team to develop her skills and knowledge further. For example, she has gained knowledge of the benefits of sensory objects. The childminder acknowledges she can build further on the natural resources she already provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

On the whole, the childminder offers a well-planned environment that allows very young children to move safely. For example, they begin to cruise furniture to help build their confidence and growing independence. The childminder closely monitors children's development to help ensure that they make good progress. Overall, the childminder uses observations to plan activities to meet the needs and interests of children. She uses interesting language to help promote very young children's early language skills. For example, when she helps them to wash their hands she says 'splish' and 'splash'. The childminder provides a narrative alongside children's play to help them make sense of their world and connections in their play. Very young children babble and point to animal pictures. The childminder very quickly responds to children who show a keen interest. She names the animals and the sounds they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder successfully implements highly consistent daily care routines. She is remarkably caring and sensitive to the needs of very young children. Her gentle and calm approach supports their emotional well-being very well. Very young children use the childminder as their security from which to independently explore their new environment. They venture away from her to observe other young children and play with toys. Children return to the childminder and enjoy lots of cuddles. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles superbly. For example, she provides healthy snacks and fresh home-cooked nutritious meals. Children have lots of opportunities to venture outdoors and they have plenty of fresh air. For example, they visit farms, the museum, aquariums and the local country park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Very young children are emotionally secure and tremendously well prepared for the next stages in their learning. Children regularly mix with other children and begin to build relationships with those of a similar age to support their social interactions and social skills to a good level. Very young children enjoy looking at books with the childminder to enrich their early language skills and gain an enjoyment of books. They are captivated by the different textures and pictures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303266 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061876 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 12 August 2015

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The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Beckenham, Kent. She offers her service from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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