Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date 5 March 2019 Previous inspection date 9 October 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 uses her links with other professionals to help assess the quality of the service. This helps her to maintain good standards and make continuous improvements. n The setting provides children with a range of activities to promote their learning and development. All children progress well from their starting points. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She interacts with children effectively to help them use and extend their vocabulary as they play and learn. n The childminder builds warm relationships with the children in her care. Children's emotional well-being is well supported. n The childminder makes good use of resources outside of her home to extend children's learning. For example, she takes children on regular visits to the park and library. n Communication with parents is not fully effective in helping them to understand how to build on children's learning at home.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not always share information with school staff, to strengthen the continuity of children's 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 strengthen communication with parents about their children's learning, so that they better understand how it can be further supported at home n build closer partnerships with schools that children attend, so that a two-way flow of information enhances the continuity of children's learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning and development. n The inspector jointly observed and a children's activity with the childminder, and discussed this afterwards with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed documents, including records of children's learning, policies and procedures, and evidence of professional development and the suitability of household members. n The inspector looked at areas of the childminder's home used by children, inside and outdoors.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder undertakes training to increase her knowledge of the potential risks posed to children and knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She works well with parents to help keep children safe. For instance, she receives information about the safe use of technology, and shares this with parents. The childminder takes effective steps to help children achieve positive outcomes. For example, she has introduced more opportunities for children's active play outdoors. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to her professional development and attends workshops, for example how to support children's speech, communication and language needs. This contributes well to the progress children make from their starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations of children well to plan activities that take account of their needs and interests well. She shares her assessments of children's learning with parents. This helps her to take effective action to address potential gaps in children's learning, for example if they do not progress as expected for their age. The childminder gives good support for children's emerging communication and language skills. For example, she names items and speaks about what children are doing as they play. The childminder helps children to develop an interest in books. Children show that they enjoy listening to the sounds of animals as they share stories and explore pictures with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds close bonds with children and knows them well. Children show that they are happy and secure in her care. For instance, toddlers seek her out for reassurance when in the presence of unfamiliar adults. The childminder supports children to develop friendships and to meet other children, for example as they visit local groups. This helps children to understand the wider world. The childminder gives praise and encouragement to children and they behave well. She provides parents with detailed information about their children's care routines and learning experiences. The childminder implements procedures well to help ensure children's welfare. For example, she helps children understand what to do in emergencies. She assesses risks in her home and when going on outings effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn the skills they need for future learning. Toddlers demonstrate their developing understanding of technology as they press buttons to make things work. They develop the small hand muscles needed for later writing as they post discs into slots. Younger children show that they are able to focus and concentrate for extended periods. Toddlers begin to communicate their needs effectively. Children are well prepared for their next stages in learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY264261 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10061520 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Bexleyheath in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, during term times.

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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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