Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date 9 May 2019 Previous inspection date 19 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 Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder ensures that parents receive daily verbal feedback about their children's day. This supports continuity in children's care and learning. n Children flourish in this welcoming and nurturing environment. The childminder provides a relaxed, warm and homely environment where children feel safe and secure. n The childminder helps children to develop good communication and language skills. She encourages children to participate when introducing new words. n The childminder keeps children safe from harm and helps them learn how to play safely. n The childminder has not planned fully for professional development opportunities to improve her knowledge and ensure children reach their very highest potential. n The childminder does not routinely use all interactions with children as they play to enhance their learning 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 strengthen professional development opportunities to improve knowledge and help to promote the very best outcomes for children n enhance the quality of interactions with children so that their learning is consistently extended as they play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's outcomes. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the setting and observed the areas used for childminding purposes. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including policies, children's records, training certificates and staff suitability records. n The inspector sampled feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an understanding of how to identify and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder monitors children's development closely, which helps her to identify and close any gaps in their learning. She uses daily discussion and diaries to help keep parents well informed about their child's care and learning. Parents state that they are very happy with the service provided. The childminder reflects on the quality of her service, and makes effective plans to improve children's learning outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's starting points using her own observations and information provided by parents. She uses this knowledge to help her plan suitable activities. The childminder contributes well to developing children's early literacy skills. She uses effective ways to promote children's communication skills. For example, she introduces new vocabulary to support children's language development. Young children enjoy listening to stories, looking at the pictures and helping to turn the pages. This helps them to develop their literacy skills. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills well. For example, children learn about size as they fit play people into a toy bus. The childminder regularly takes children on outings to the local community, where they meet other people and learn about the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works in partnership with parents to make sure children's daily routines are followed. This helps children to feel comfortable and secure. Children's behaviour is good. They make choices freely during play activities and express their preferences confidently. The childminder recognises children's achievements, giving regular praise to build their self-esteem. She helps children to understand how to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, older children have many opportunities to tackle obstacle courses when at the park, to support them in developing their physical skills. Children develop an appreciation of healthy exercise and activity through, for instance frequent walks and visits to parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, active and confident learners. They communicate and listen well. Young children enjoy looking at books, handling them carefully and talking about the pictures. Older children learn early mathematical skills as they experiment with timing each other during physical activities. They make good progress from their starting points and develop a good range of skills and abilities to support the next stage in their learning, including being ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358797 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10073967 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 - 11 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 19 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Bexleyheath, Kent. She operates from 7.45am to 6.15pm on weekdays, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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