Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 12 February 2019 Previous inspection date 21 March 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not met (with actions) 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 supports children's social and emotional development effectively. Children are happy and confident, and form friendly relationships with her. They behave well and learn to take account of the needs of others. For example, when they return to the setting after school, they kindly hold the door open to let other children in. n Planning is precise and is focused on individual children's needs and abilities. Although the younger children mainly attend nursery for most of the week, the childminder maintains regular observations and assessments of their progress and plans effectively for the next steps in their learning. n The childminder works well in partnerships with other early years providers to help children achieve targeted goals in their learning and development. For instance, she supports them well to help them build on their early writing skills in preparation for their move to school. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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This provision is good

n Although the childminder provides a range of books for children, these are not always easily accessible for them to choose independently to develop their ability to make choices for themselves. n The childminder has not considered further ways to consistently engage parents in the self-evaluation process and in plans for improvement.

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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 access and explore books independently, so they are supported further in making choices for themselves n consider further ways to consistently engage parents in the self-evaluation process and in plans for improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspection was conducted following Ofsted's risk assessment process. n The inspector observed the children and how the childminder interacted with them. n The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including records of the days and hours of children's attendance. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and assessed how she reviews her teaching practice.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder reviews her teaching practice effectively. She maintains her professional development, for instance through training and online research. She shares good practice with other childminders and this has had an impact on the effectiveness of record-keeping, tracking and monitoring of children's progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to identify child protection issues and the agencies to contact should she have concerns for children's welfare. She meets the ratio requirements and supervises children effectively. She maintains a record of the days and hours of children's attendance, as required. The childminder holds a current and valid paediatric first-aid qualification. She has successfully met the actions set in the previous inspection. She reflects well on her practice overall to achieve good standards in children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder stimulates children well to help them extend their understanding of the world. As children played with toy vehicles, such as a 'recycling truck', she helped them learn what goes in black and green recycling bins. She skilfully supports young children's understanding of the meaning of words. This was evident when she helped them to understand the word 'plastic' and provided examples of plastic objects in the environment. The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore electronic resources, such as a keyboard. This helps them extend their early understanding of the use of technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring in her interactions with children. She praises them, for example when they managed to pick up noodles with a fork, so that children develop positive self-esteem. She supports their understanding of rules and expectations effectively. Children listen to instructions well, for instance, as they walk back from school. She teaches them to keep themselves safe from harm. She completes regular risk assessments to minimise risks to their safety. Parents express positive views about their children's time at the setting. The childminder works closely in partnership with them to help children learn to make healthy choices. She provides regular opportunities for children to be physically active, for instance during visits to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Older and younger children build positive relationships with each other. For instance, older children show younger children how to operate simple play equipment. They share and take turns well during play. Young children learn to share their experiences. For instance, they showed the childminder the 'wristband' that they made at nursery. They learn to write numbers and letters, and engage in a range of activities that help to support their counting skills. They learn to answer simple questions and to participate in conversations. Children develop skills that help to prepare them for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496299 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10085854 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 4 - 12 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the New Cross area of the London Borough of Lewisham. She provides childcare all day on weekdays for most of the year.

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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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