Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date 22 May 2019 Previous inspection date 23 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Parents are complimentary about the quality of care their children receive. During their exit interviews, they describe the childminder's setting as 'exceeding their expectations'. n The childminder is skilled at facilitating child-initiated play, and encourages children to be highly independent. For instance, young children freely choose paints, and confidently squeeze them onto matching coloured plates. n Children enjoy playing inside and outside, as they wish. They explore an extensive range of resources to express their own ideas and imagination. Consequently, children are motivated and eager to learn. n Since the previous inspection, the childminder has continued to drive improvements forward. She works with her assistant and other professionals. n Children feel secure. They manage risks well for themselves. For example, they explore plants during trips to the forest school. In addition, they bring leaves and sticks home

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This provision is good

to extend their learning. n The childminder creates excellent opportunities for children to develop their communication and language skills. They demonstrate this when young children share stories using interesting props and puppets during circle time. n Effective observations and assessments of children's progress help the childminder to identify gaps in their learning. This means, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress. n The childminder follows safer recruitment processes to ensure her assistant is suitable to work with children. For example, she has a good induction procedure. This ensures children are kept safe. n Although partnerships with other settings are good, the childminder does not always share information consistently to achieve a shared approach to 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 extend information shared with other settings to raise children's achievements to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her training and how she evaluates her practice. n The inspector observed children as they engaged in activities, inside and outdoors. She checked the premises for safety. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household. n The inspector read documentation regarding the assistant and took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder, and held discussions regarding children's learning and the impact this has on their progress.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify possible signs of abuse. She knows how to report concerns about a child in her care. Overnight care is monitored effectively. The childminder and her assistant ensure their mandatory training is kept up to date. The childminder uses her understanding of the early years foundation stage to plan an inspiring learning environment for all children. She actively seeks feedback from parents to enable her to evaluate and monitor her practice. For instance, parents regularly contribute during meetings, and following assessments of their children's learning. The childminder monitors the quality of teaching and learning opportunities extremely well. For example, she evaluates recent training, and makes changes to her service to raise the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a wide range of systems to work with parents. She operates a toy loan scheme to support children's learning at home and provide continuity of care. Children have extensive opportunities for early literacy. This is demonstrated when children take books home to read. Parents write comments on their children's learning. They complete 'wow cards' to share their observations of their children's achievements. The childminder skilfully supports children's understanding of themselves and others. For example, she encourages children to observe similarities and differences, using dolls. Young children learn parts of the body as they sing songs. The childminder's activities encourage children to use their senses as they play. For instance, children are skilled at blowing bubbles for themselves. They explore size and shape. The childminder challenges children to develop their listening skills. They focus intently on the sounds in

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has extremely high standards for children's behaviour. Children listen and follow instructions. They routinely demonstrate excellent manners during activities and daily routines. Children show excellent understanding for the importance of hygiene. For example, they spontaneously use the dustpan and brush to clean the floor after mealtimes. They have a wide range of opportunities to develop a healthy lifestyle. For instance, young children help to make their snacks and are skilled at peeling their fruit. They are involved in planning what nutritious meals they would like to eat at lunchtime. Children display positive attitudes to learning and have excellent language skills. They demonstrate this when they discuss the weather and appropriate clothes to wear outside. Young children skilfully put on their shoes and manage zips on their coats.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children engage in challenging activities. They are skilled at problem solving. For example, young children manipulate detailed puzzles with poppers, hooks, buckles and clips. This helps to develop their fine-motor skills. Children engage in deep play as they explore cause and effect. This is evident when they use cameras. All children, including those with SEND, develop key skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434420 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10061538 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 23 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Erith, in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates her service on Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6pm. The childminder provides overnight care and works with an assistant. She offers funded places for two- and three-year-old children. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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