Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date 9 August 2019 Previous inspection date 21 July 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 The childminder collects detailed information about children's routines and what they can already do when they start at the setting. n Parents say they are very happy with the care and learning provided at the setting. Children feel safe and secure. n The childminder successfully works with other professionals to provide prompt support for children who need additional support to make strong progress. n Children have good opportunities to learn about the similarities between themselves and others. They learn to respect and value people beyond their immediate family. n Opportunities to involve parents in children's learning at home are not always fully utilised to support children's progress further. n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to extend younger children's learning during their play.

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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 information sharing with parents to enhance further continuity in children's learning at home n consider ways to support and extend children's learning during play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's learning records and suitability records. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good knowledge of child protection. She knows the signs that may cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare and the procedure to follow in these circumstances. She supervises children well and makes regular risk assessments to check the play areas and equipment are safe. The childminder strives to make improvements to the service she provides. She reflects on her practice and identifies priorities to improve provision and practice. She is proactive in addressing suggestions made by parents, such as when potty training. The childminder assesses and monitors children's learning from the start. She uses her knowledge and skills to provide good-quality learning experiences and opportunities that support children's good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident learners. They eagerly explore filling and emptying different sized containers in the sand and water tray. They communicate well, and all children benefit from the positive interaction of the childminder. They are excited to learn. Children challenge each other and develop new skills as they discuss how to climb a tree. They show interest in early writing and reading skills. Children make choices of what they want to play with. They are focused and engage for long periods in activities they select. Children recognise different colours when identifying their bowl at breakfast and lunchtime. Older children discuss that 'koala bears live in Australia' and 'eat leaves'. They use their imagination well, as they give first-aid treatment to an injured doll.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a well-resourced environment. Children choose from accessible toys and equipment, which helps to develop their independence and decision making. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities to support their physical well-being and good health. For example, older children played football in the garden while younger children crawled in and out of pop-up tents. Children form strong bonds with the childminder, who knows them well. She acts as a good role model and sets clear boundaries and rules. The childminder supports children to gain a good understanding of safety. For example, she talks to children about what to do if they get lost. Children tidy away after lunch, and wipe their faces and hands with a warm flannel. The childminder gives rewards for children's achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports children well so that they make good progress from when they start and are ready for their move on to school. Children engage in good opportunities to develop skills for writing and mathematics. They follow instructions and undertake personnel care, such as washing and drying their hands after using the toilet. Overall, children are expressive and confident in their interaction with others. They benefit from reassurance and praise, which helps to boost their self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475549 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10075780 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She provides care from Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder works with a co-childminder at the co-childminder's home in Bexleyheath, in the London Borough of Bexley. She has an assistant registered to work with her.

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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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