Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 May 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is suitably qualified and attends relevant training, which enable her to deliver good-quality education and care to children.  Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder successfully monitors their achievements. She works well with children's parents to support children's learning outcomes.  The childminder develops trusting and close relationships with children. This supports children to be confident and emotionally secure with the childminder.  The childminder priorities children's safety and well-being by ensuring that the environment is safe and secure. She conducts regular risk assessments to minimise hazards in the environment both indoors and outside.  The childminder regularly takes children on outings and to playgroups. This builds their social and communication skills which help them to be ready for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make use of questioning to enhance meaning for children when she teaches them about how things grow in nature.  The childminder does not always give children the opportunity to take control of their own personal needs, including cleaning their hands after snack time and 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

 enhance the use of questioning to check children's understanding of how things grow in nature, in order to build on their understanding of the world  extend opportunities to encourage children to be more independent in managing their own personal needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the parts of the premises use for childminding, including assessing the security of the balcony area.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of early years education and care.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children as they played.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's qualifications and training certificates.  The inspector looked at children's records, including parental contributions. The inspector also viewed documents and policies.

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who attend. This is good

Children are happy and motivated as they play because the childminder provides interesting toys, games, and activities, which challenge their learning. For example, children have the opportunity to use a variety of technological equipment, including cause and effect toys. Consequently, children learn that their actions produce outcomes, which builds their sense of confidence and agency. The childminder sustains children's interest in activities by using fun props. She uses a singing puppet to encourage children to sing, dance and clap. Children enjoy this and confidently sing along, joyfully expressing themselves. The childminder carefully plans children's next steps based on a good understanding of children's developmental needs. Therefore, activities promote children's learning and development.

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good

The childminder meets children's emotional needs well. Children laugh and play with the childminder as she pretends to be a patient and children act as doctors. This level of positive interaction builds strong relationships between the childminder and children. Children enjoy healthy snacks and regularly eat fruit and vegetables, which encourages good eating habits. Children have plenty of opportunities for physical exercise as the childminder uses imitation games to encourage children to stretch, bend and move around. Children behave well in the childminder's care. She encourages good behaviour by giving children praise and she establishes boundaries by teaching children behaviour expectations. For example, the childminder ensures that children observe boundary lines in the balcony area. As a result, children play safely.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She has an effective safeguarding policy, which outlines the correct procedures to keep children safe in line with the Local Safeguarding Children's Board. The childminder effectively reflects on the quality of her practice. She regularly gathers the views of parents and children in order evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of her provision. As a result, she is making quality improvements to support children's learning and development outcomes. For example, she has enhanced her educational programme to ensure that she is enhancing learning outcomes for boys as well as girls.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430220 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 772767 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. The childminder lives in Thamesmead, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder is open all year round. The childminder has a relevant Level 3 early years qualification.

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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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