Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date 7 May 2019 Previous inspection date 24 May 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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's home is organised well to support children's play and learning. Toys and resources have been arranged in the playroom and garden to allow children safe access to explore and learn. n The childminder has improved how she uses assessments to identify what children know and can do. This means she is able to plan effectively for their next steps in learning so that children make good progress. n The childminder ensures children use natural materials and have regular access to outdoor play. She is eager to help them learn about nature and the world around them through activities and outings. n Children enjoy their time at the childminder's home because there is a good range of activities for them to be creative and use their imagination. n Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and provides children with consistent support and boundaries. n The childminder has developed links with other childcare providers to share ideas and

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This provision is good

widen the range of children's experiences outside the home. n The childminder has started to reflect on what she does and to plan for improvements. This is not yet fully effective in raising the quality of teaching even further.

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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 continue to reflect on the quality of teaching and activities to evaluate what works well and what could be further improved.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for children's care and discussed safety with the childminder. n The inspector observed activities and discussed the benefits to children with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed electronic assessment records and a selection of policies and procedures. n The inspector looked at parent questionnaires and took their views into account. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times to assess how well she has improved since the last inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder follows clear policies and procedures which she shares with parents. She regularly updates her training so that she knows how to keep children safe from harm or abuse. The home is warm and clean with good daily routines to help children feel secure. They show a sense of belonging as they join in eagerly with activities, help themselves to toys and help to tidy away. The childminder has developed good links with other professionals to enhance her understanding of how children learn. She uses this to plan a good range of challenging activities that help children make progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has made considerable improvements to children's assessments, the planning of activities and use of resources. Due to detailed assessments of what children know already, she is aware of what she wants them to learn next. The childminder plans varied activities that encourage children to explore and learn together. She sits with children as they play and introduces new words to help develop their language skills. Children enjoyed threading cereal hoops onto pipe cleaners as they counted the hoops and talked about shape and number. They concentrated well as they made binoculars from cardboard and discussed the birds they will look for in the garden. Books are used well to help children confirm the shapes, numbers and animals they are talking about. Children further explore the natural world as they make pretend cakes in the mud kitchen. The childminder encourages children to mix the different materials, predict the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

changes to the texture and talk about what will happen when they bake the cake. Indoors, children have good opportunities to become involved in preparing simple meals such as pizza and fruit kebabs. This active learning promotes children's mathematical, problem-solving and creative skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development effectively. She gives regular praise and reassurance to help children know what they have done well. Children are happy and confident. They concentrate well on activities and are eager to have a go. They choose from a wide range of toys and resources that are easily accessible to them. Children are making good physical progress due to plenty of opportunities for outdoor play, which contributes to their good health. Feedback from parents is very positive and they appreciate that they can see their children learning and developing in the childminder's care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning from carefully planned adult-led activities. Babies enjoy the company of older children. All children have opportunities to freely explore the natural environment when playing in the childminder's garden. They enjoy creative experiences, role play, singing and dancing. This helps children learn social skills and supports their emotional well-being. They are learning to follow instructions and to share and take turns with their friends. These are key skills that will help to prepare children for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500444 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10089407 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 24 May 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Welling, in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates each weekday, all year round.

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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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