Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/09/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has high expectations of herself and the children, a good knowledge of the areas of learning, and a clear understanding of how children learn.  Skilful interactions ensure children are well supported in acquiring the necessary skills to develop and learn effectively in the future. In particular, children's personal, emotional, communication and language skills are well promoted.  Effective partnerships with parents encourage an equal contribution into the observation and assessment systems, which enable the childminder to reflect the needs and interests of individual children when planning varied and stimulating learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Opportunities have not been fully explored of ways to develop children's knowledge and understanding of diversity.  The childminder has not fully considered how she can introduce additional natural play and every day objects into young children's routines.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing on the ground floor of the house and observed how the childminder interacted with them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents from information included in references and children's learning journals.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation and discussed these with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications and suitability of childminder and her husband.  The inspector sampled required documentation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and two primary school age children in Erith located in the London Borough of Bexley. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding and a secure garden is available for outside play. The childminder's home is situated within walking distance of schools, shops, a library and public parks. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is not registered to provide free early years education. There are currently four children on roll, all within the early years age range and all attend on a part time basis.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop the educational programme by creating further opportunities for children to explore natural and every day objects

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 improve the educational programme for understanding the world by introducing children to a variety of cultural, religious and community events to develop their awareness and acceptance of differences between people.

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who attend

Observations and assessment systems show the childminder has an accurate picture of children's progress in relation to their starting points. Effective engagement with parents enables them to contribute to the initial assessments of what their children can already do. The childminder uses this information to influence the planning of children's future experiences, ensuring they cover all the areas of learning. The childminder joins in with children's play enthusiastically and re-shapes activities to focus on individual children's interests and needs. As a result, children remain purposefully occupied, suitably challenged and show a real enthusiasm for learning.

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who attend

Children have tremendous fun taking part in a great outdoors scavenger hunt. They help the childminder look for clues and learn how to use global positioning coordinates to find the hidden treasure. Good use is made of the garden to help children understand the world as they search for and identify bugs, watch mobiles move in the wind and plant bulbs, monitoring their growth. Babies investigate how to push, pull and press buttons on toys but have fewer opportunities to explore natural objects. Soft play sessions encourage children to crawl, roll and climb. A wide range of craft materials enables children to explore colour, texture and sensory experiences. Children clearly enjoy going to a stay and play group and benefit from the social interaction and stimulating activities. However, the childminder has not fully explored the benefits of providing further opportunities for children to explore and value diversity.

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who attend

The childminder has been involved in the 'Every child a talker' programme and as a result, she supports children's language and communication skills extremely well. The childminder provides fun and interesting experiences, in supportive and stimulating environments, which encourage babies' early language development and extend older children's vocabulary. As a result, children are becoming confident and skilled communicators. Children enjoy a cuddle while the childminder reads favourite stories, they learn to handle books and join in with actions as they sing nursery rhymes. The childminder introduces maths in everyday situations such as counting the scoops of sand as children dig and by encouraging them to think when a container is full or empty. During cooking activities, they experiment with quantities and measure.

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who attend

Parents report that they feel fully involved in their child's learning, regularly exchanging information and ideas with the childminder about their child's progress and areas for further development. The childminder shares children's learning journals with parents. Regular review meetings provide opportunities to discuss children's progress and agree areas where additional support may be required.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder takes great care and consideration in getting to know the families and their children as individuals during the settling-in period. She follows the children's sleep and feeding routines, keeps comfort toys close by and provides favourite meals and familiar toys. The childminder engages children in loving and playful interactions. As a result, they feel safe and secure in her care.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder helps children to manage their own behaviour and encourages them to understand the feelings of others. She ensures children remain purposefully occupied and uses positive age appropriate strategies for encouraging their good behaviour. The childminder is vigilant in ensuring children remain safe while still allowing them to explore their surroundings. For example, they learn to safely negotiate the steps in the garden and to climb on more challenging play equipment at the park. The childminder encourages children to share toys while playing together and to help to tidy away when finished. The childminder develops children's understanding of keeping themselves safe by involving them in emergency evacuation procedures and talking about how to cross the road safely while out and about.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The environment is welcoming with displays of the children's art and craft work and posters and pictures of children from different backgrounds. Play resources are plentiful, age appropriate and of a good quality. They are stored at child height, developing children's independence as they choose toys. Low-level equipment means babies can pull up to a standing position, and push-along toys ensure their explorations are not restricted.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder supports children's understanding of maintaining a healthy diet and plenty of exercise. Children sit together at the table and tuck into nutritious homemade meals. By combining new tastes with familiar foods, children appreciate textures and healthier choices. Special dietary requirements are closely adhered to, promoting children's welfare. Linking in with an Olympic theme the children made Olympic torches and designed a healthy eating plate of food. They enjoy taking part in a wide range of physical activities such as scrambling through the tunnel, jumping on the trampoline and, using chalks, draw out their own roundabout to ride the bikes and tricycles around.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder protects children from cross infection as she follows stringent hygiene routines. Nursery furniture is scrupulously clean and the childminder sings and chats with babies while changing their nappies. Children can rest comfortably in a travel cot; the childminder closely monitors them while they sleep. The childminder supports young children in learning how to manage their own hygiene and personal needs by providing a step-stool in the bathroom and modelling good hand washing routines.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn through play and, in particular, the importance of promoting all aspects of the prime areas of learning. The childminder recognises this helps to scaffold children's ability to learn in all areas and to progress toward the early learning goals. The childminder evaluates her routines, activities and observations. She uses the guidance in Development Matters in the Early years Foundation Stage to monitor and assess children's progress and to look at ways of enhancing learning opportunities for individual children.

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provision

The childminder has well-embedded arrangements for safeguarding children. She shares her set of clear policies and procedures with parents and implements them consistently. The childminder maintains all required documentation and this helps to demonstrate she understands her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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provision

By attending training approved by her local authority, the childminder demonstrates an on-going commitment to improving her service and outcomes for children. The childminder takes children to a Montessori stay and play session where she acquires new skills and ideas, which she transfers to the home environment.

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provision

The childminder provides a regular newsletter to keep parents up to date with news and activities. She seeks views on all areas and parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder's service. They comment on how happy their children are and how pleased they are with their progress. They report that the childminder is a great communicator, welcoming and patient. The childminder recognises the importance of partnership working and of establishing working relationships with professionals.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442439 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 783815 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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