Childminder EY362272

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

p.1

The provision is good

Children benefit from the well-organised, safe and stimulating environment that the childminder provides. They demonstrate they are happy, and settle quickly. Children form strong attachments with the childminder and their peers, and enjoy their time together. They excitedly wait for their friends to arrive and pretend to call them to check they are on their way. Children learn the routines well. They are encouraged to be independent, and are well prepared for their future moves to nursery and school. Children wipe their feet at the door, take off their coats and hang them up. They learn to recognise their names as they find their water bottles, and make choices in their play.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder provides a broad range of exciting and challenging activities to enhance children's learning. Children eagerly participate and show good levels of concentration. For example, they use magnets and test out their ideas with different materials to see which items will attach. Children behave well, use good manners and receive praise and encouragement. They fully engaged in Valentine's Day activities and decorated biscuits for special people in their lives. Children followed instructions as they made icing, and chose and added decorations. The childminder prepares children well for their future learning.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about working with children and provides good- quality care and education. She has high expectations for children's learning and development, and supports their individual needs well. The childminder observes children as they play and monitors their progress. She ensures that any gaps in learning are identified quickly and addressed. She uses detailed observations to build on children's existing knowledge, and plans future learning for what they need to learn next. n Parents share their feedback with the childminder. They say that the childminder is kind and caring, and has a positive impact on their children's learning. Parents have noticed their children developing good social skills and confidence. The childminder keeps parents up to date with their children's care, learning and next steps. However, parents do not always contribute to their children's journals by sharing information on children's changing interests or achievements

p.2

need to do better?

at home, to support continuity of learning. n The childminder supports children to become confident communicators, including children who speak English as an additional language. Children are supported to use words in their home language and celebrate what makes them unique. The childminder actively engages children in conversations. She shares stories and introduces new words to increase their vocabulary. The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to encourage early writing skills.

p.2

need to do better?

12 February 2020 n Children are encouraged to experiment and use their imaginations creatively. For example, they used real vegetables to make pretend soup in the mud kitchen, and used buckets to collect rainwater from the water butt. They persevered as they negotiated using the tap and sieves to drain off the excess water. The childminder increases children's understanding of the natural world as they observe and hold kittens. They discuss how they feel and watch the kittens' mother feed them milk. n Children develop mathematical language and concepts during activities. They learn positional language as they hide cars in rice, and decide which vehicles are hidden underneath, behind and in front. Children use scales to test out which items are heavier and lighter. They count animals and biscuits, and learn colours and shapes as they decorate them with the childminder. n Children have good opportunities to be physically active and learn about healthy

p.2

need to do better?

lifestyles. They try new foods and enjoy nutritious meals. Older children contribute their ideas to the menus. Children learn about the importance of exercise. They listen to their hearts with stethoscopes after physical activity to increase their understanding. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices. Children wash their hands, blow their noses and learn about dental hygiene. n The childminder is committed to making improvements to her practice. She regularly attends training to increase her skills. She undertakes research and keeps her knowledge up to date. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children, and shares good practice with other childminders. She has addressed all previous recommendations and has made changes to enhance children's progress.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is a risk of harm or neglect. She keeps up to date with all safeguarding training and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has a good knowledge of the professionals to contact to support children with early help. The childminder teaches children to manage risk. For example, they practise evacuation procedures, learn road safety and understand the importance of wearing seat belts. The childminder uses risk assessments to ensure that her home is safe for children to play.

p.3

should:

n build on opportunities to help older children develop their early writing skills n support parents to contribute to their children's learning to ensure a consistent approach.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY362272 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10074008 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 to 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 15 April 2016

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Bexleyheath, Kent. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged three and four years old.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum is planned and delivered. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated a planned activity and considered the quality of education. n Parents' written feedback was read by the inspector, who considered their views. n Discussions took place between the childminder and the inspector, at appropriate times. n The inspector sampled documentation, including children's learning journals, staff suitability checks and qualifications.

p.4

Inspection activities

12 February 2020 We carried out this inspection 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

12 February 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6