Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 2015 27 May 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder understands how children learn. She uses this knowledge to plan stimulating and challenging activities that help them make good progress in their learning and development.  Children feel valued and encouraged to develop in confidence and independence because the childminder involves them in making choices.  The childminder regularly observes children as they play and learn. She uses this information to make accurate assessments about children's stage of development. She shares this information effectively with parents.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She is clear about the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child.  Children's health and well-being is well supported. The childminder takes them for daily walks to the local parks and the nearby children's centre.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of the outdoor area to promote children's literacy skills.

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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

 maximise opportunities for children to extend their literacy skills outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of all the areas used by the children.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector asked the childminder about safeguarding and child protection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation including children's records, policies and procedures and self-evaluation processes.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She gathers information about their special interests, abilities and care routines during a home visit, before she begins to look after them. The childminder uses this information, together with her observations, to plan stimulating activities that children will enjoy. Consequently, children are actively learning and focussing on what they are doing for an extended period. The childminder has a good understanding of the progress check for children aged two years. This means she can effectively identify potential gaps in children's development and support their needs appropriately. The children develop their physical skills using a range of equipment in the garden and through many outings to local parks. Children learn about living things as they water the plants growing in the garden. However, the childminder does not always promote children's literacy skills outdoors. For example, she does not regularly provide

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who attend. This is good

writing and drawing materials or opportunities for children to see written words.

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good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. Children are happy and confident to explore their environment and seek the childminder for support when needed. The childminder effectively develops children's self-esteem through constant praise, and encouragement to have a go. The childminder provides a good range of age-appropriate toys and resources to enable children to make independent choices in their play. Children happily help to tidy away the toys when they have finished playing, which helps them to care for their environment. The childminder teaches children to become independent and manage their self-care skills as she encourages them to put on their coat and shoes. This helps children prepare for their next stage in learning and move onto school. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her home and outings to minimise potential hazards to children.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation stage. She uses effective systems to monitor children's learning and development to ensure they make good progress. The childminder provides a secure environment for children, which helps them to understand about keeping themselves safe. She practises fire evacuation procedures with the children, which helps them to learn what to do in an emergency. The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She regularly shares information about their child's development. Parents and children's views are valued through the childminder's self-evaluation process to identify strengthens and areas for improvement. The childminder attends training to extend her knowledge. For example, she learnt about helping children develop muscle skills to promote their speech.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392840 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 844699 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She works with her husband, who is also a childminder in Erith, Kent. She operates all year round Monday to Friday. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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