Childminder 115487

Inspection date 25 March 2019 Previous inspection date 22 February 2016

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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 Children are keen to take part in a broad range of activities that provides interesting learning experiences. They develop their social skills and understanding of the world. For example, they attend toddler groups and visit the woods and the farm. n The childminder knows children well and provides good levels of care for them. For instance, she works closely with parents to support daily routines and sleep patterns. This helps to support children's emotional and physical well-being. n The childminder creates opportunities for children to develop their independence skills. Children are eager to try to do things themselves and confidently make their own choices during play. This is evident when they choose a selection of books to sit and read to themselves. n The childminder regularly and accurately observes and assess children's development. She skilfully asks questions to support their development. All children make good

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This provision is good

progress to the next stage of their learning. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. They speak highly of the care their children receive. They comment that their children develop good communication skills. n Children have a strong sense of self and identity. The childminder provides good support for children who speak English as an additional language. n Although the childminder's skills and knowledge are good, she does not engage in continued professional development opportunities to enhance the quality of teaching to an outstanding level. n The childminder reflects on her provision, however, she does not sharply focus evaluation systems to identify clear targets and drive improvements forward.

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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 and reinforce knowledge and skills even further and identify a precise plan to support ongoing professional development, to continue to raise the quality of the provision even further n extend current reflection and evaluation procedures and use these systems effectively to drive improvements to an outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took into account the views of parents. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a joint activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed safeguarding and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She monitors children's progress successfully and makes accurate assessments of their learning and development. She implements a range of policies and procedures that help to support her good practice and keep parents informed of any updates or changes. Although she gathers feedback from parents using questionnaires, she does not evaluate these to reflect on her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect the children. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children in her care. The childminder has completed mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, to help her care for children safely. The childminder ensures health and safety is managed well. For example, she regularly uses her 'safer food better business' documents to ensure her provisions supports children's health

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are supported well to develop their communication. For instance, the childminder links songs to activities children are engaged in. The childminder promotes their imagination and language extremely well. For example, young children share pretend meals they have made. They use words like 'delicious' when they describe what they are eating. The childminder knows what children are interested in and plans enjoyable opportunities that incorporate these interests. Children enjoy sliding different types of transport down the garage slide. They develop their mathematical skills as they name the colours of cars. The childminder interacts well with children during their play and encourages them to explore their ideas. This is evident when children are challenged to make choices about which forms of transport will travel faster and slower. The childminder regularly provides parents with information about their children's learning

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities for children indoors and outdoors that keeps them interested and motivated to engage in activities. She encourages children to develop their physical skills and understand the importance of healthy eating. For example, children plant different seeds which they watch grow during the season. They learn when things are ripe and have fun picking fruit and vegetables and tasting a wide variety. Children learn to respect each other's differences and to be kind to each other. They learn about a range of festivals and cultures. For instance, young children skilfully imitate the childminder and pretend to make and flip pancakes. Older children discuss the meaning of Lent.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have formed good relationships with their peers and the childminder. Young children confidently count bricks as they build towers and name the body parts of dolls. Older children develop their literacy skills as they paint their name in the garden using water and brushes. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115487 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10061551 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Welling, Kent. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 8am 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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