Childminder EY344229

Inspection date 12 August 2019 Previous inspection date 3 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 The childminder skilfully supports young children's communication and language skills effectively. For instance, she introduces new words during activities, such as 'symmetrical', to extend children's vocabulary. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n Parents are very complimentary about the care their children receive. They comment on how well the childminder keeps them informed about their children's progress. This promotes a shared, care approach to children's learning. n The childminder knows the children well and uses her observations and assessments of their play to identify and plan for their next steps in learning. n Children settle quickly in the warm and caring environment. They develop strong attachments with the childminder, which helps them to feel safe and secure. n The childminder reflects on her provision and uses the evaluations of her service to improve her setting. For example, she plans to develop a lending library so that

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This provision is good

children can continue to extend their learning at home even further. n The childminder makes the most of opportunities for children to develop their understanding of diversity. For instance, children discuss their differences and try food from various countries. They broaden their experience of the wider world. n The childminder's professional development is not sharply focused on enhancing her teaching practice to the highest level.

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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 increase opportunities to engage in targeted professional development to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents on the day of the inspection and took into account their written views. n The inspector toured the premises. She observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, and checked the suitability of all adults who live at the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder knows how to keep children safe. She carries out regular risk assessments for her setting and outings. This contributes to a safe learning environment both inside and outside the home. The childminder uses additional funding effectively. For instance, she plans activities based on information gathered from parents and the speech and language therapist to support children's communication. She is able to narrow the gap in children's learning. The childminder shares the two-year progress check with parents and other professionals involved in caring for children. This helps her to assess children's progress accurately. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection. She knows the procedures to follow should she have a safeguarding concern about a child in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages in meaningful interactions with children to support their learning. She ensures children have access to a wide range of experiences. For instance, the childminder encourages children to describe and sequence laminated pictures, as she reads their favourite books. This supports young children's communication and language development well. The childminder skilfully uses stories and children's individual experiences to teach them about nature. For example, children learn about the life cycles of caterpillars and discuss insects they find in the garden. The childminder provides opportunities for children to identify letters and sounds in their names. She sounds out the first letter 'H'. This builds on children's early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and display good behaviour in a stimulating environment. The childminder encourages children in their efforts and gives them lots of praise to build on their good self-esteem. The childminder supports children well to become independent in managing their own personal needs. Young children show this during potty training when they confidently ask for the toilet. Children follow good hygiene routines when they wash their hands after using the bathroom. The childminder encourages children to develop a good understanding of how things grow and how to develop healthy eating habits. She uses events, such strawberry picking at the farm, to teach children about the benefits of fruits and vegetables.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress in their learning from their starting points. Children grow in their independence and show enthusiasm as they develop their physical and social skills. Children are confident and build on the positive relationships they have with their friends. They become physically and socially aware, taking part in activities such as soft play and gymnastics. Young children handle different tools and writing materials as they learn to make marks and build on their good hand-to-eye coordination skills. Older children develop their confidence on trips to the post office, where they weigh cards and purchase stamps to send items to different countries. This develops their mathematical skills. Children learn a variety of skills that prepare them well for their next stage of learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344229 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10073798 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Erith, Kent. She operates Tuesday to Friday from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, during term time only. The childminder offers funded places for two- and three-year-old children. She holds a degree in early childhood studies.

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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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