Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date 28 June 2019 Previous inspection date 11 March 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 Parents speak positively about the care the childminder and her assistants provide. They say that they 'could not find anything better'. n The childminder and her assistants are nurturing and this helps to support children's good behaviour. They provide children with reassurance, encouragement and praise. Children develop a good understanding of the expectations within the setting. n Children develop good independence skills and high self-esteem. They play in a well- ordered playroom with a varied and well-organised range of stimulating activities. Children are inspired to choose for themselves and are motivated to explore their environment with enthusiasm. n Children learn to concentrate and communicate well. All children, including the youngest, listen well during story time. They follow instructions and show their understanding as they respond effectively to questions. n The childminder monitors children's progress and achievements. However, she does not

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This provision is good

consistently use children's assessment information to target precisely the next steps in their learning. n The childminder does not make full use of professional development opportunities to enhance her assistants' knowledge of how children learn.

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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 use assessment information consistently to target precisely the next steps in children's learning to further accelerate their learning n strengthen the existing knowledge and practice of the childminder's assistants to ensure all children receive consistently high learning experiences to improve their progress further.

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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 learning and development. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistants throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at monitoring records, planning documents, risk assessments, evidence of the suitability of those living in the home and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures. n The inspector held meetings with parents and took account of their views. The inspector had a tour of the premises and the areas used to care for children. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and checked evidence of compliance relating to ratios and attendance.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants are clear about safeguarding practices. They know the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has effective systems for risk assessments, which help to ensure that children are protected. The childminder is reflective and this helps her to improve her practice and provision. She is working with parents to develop a new learning resource room to support older children's transition to school. Furthermore, the childminder has successfully developed a sensory resource space for younger children, which has enhanced their sensory skills development. The childminder undertakes effective training and this has improved her knowledge and skills to improve outcomes for children. She understands her role in supervising the practice of her assistants. The childminder has frequent discussions with parents and other providers. This good

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

communication helps to support continuity in children's care and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She plans engaging activities and these help children to make suitable progress in their early reading, mathematics and language development. Children read their names on their water bottles. They drew circles, squares and triangles in the water, developing their understanding of shape and space. Children described the jelly balls as 'slippery' and 'wobbly', extending their vocabulary. Children built structures, problem solved and developed their understanding of cause and effect. They held onto their creations firmly to prevent them from falling when the wind blew. The childminder asks effective questions and provides continuous conversation to help increase children's understanding. She invited children to discuss their knowledge of water. Children explained their experiences of going to the seaside and having a bath. They observed

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

that water made them wet. The childminder monitors children's progress and shares her assessments with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have suitable opportunities to develop their independence skills. Older children put on their own socks and younger children are learning to wipe their noses. Children benefit from regular outdoor play and this helps to promote their good spatial awareness and coordination skills. Older children climb the steps to the slide and balance along the brick structures they build themselves. Younger children enjoy planting and learning about the properties of soil and the equipment they need. The childminder and her assistants provide children with good guidance. They remind children to share toys, take turns and help each other. Children enjoy eating their healthy snacks outside and are developing their understanding of good personal hygiene.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire the skills that prepare them for their move to school. Children enjoy investigating. Younger children cheerfully use their feet to explore the 'slippery' balls in the water tray. Older children build structures and accurately count how many bricks they are using.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450640 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10075234 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 0 - 6 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Bexleyheath, Kent. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder works with two assistants. She receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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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