Nash, Claire Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 23 July 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 provides facilities for children to enjoy a good variety of activities both indoors and outdoors. This promotes their development in all areas of learning.  Children learn about the local environment as the childminder regularly takes them to visit parks, libraries and a nearby farm.  Children settle in quickly and well with the childminder. They receive good attention from her so they feel secure and happy in her company.  The childminder has a good knowledge of children, their background, their needs and what they most enjoy doing. This enables the childminder to plan for children's individual needs and therefore children feel valued.  The childminder works hard to promote her ongoing partnership with parents and other organisations involved in the care of the children. This means children benefit from the continuity of care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend children's play and further promote their everyday skills. For example, during role play activities and by helping prepare food for their snacks.

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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

 increase the opportunities for children to extend their play and develop skills in everyday tasks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation kept by the childminder, including those relating to safeguarding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children make choices in their play as many of the resources are easily accessible. They enjoy playing with small resources, such as play people, animals and cars, and recreating everyday events and other occasions they remember. Children have their own table and chairs where they can sit and enjoy tabletop toys, such as assembling puzzles, to help develop their physical skills. The childminder spends most of her time with the children, supporting their skills. Books are available for children to look at on their own and they also enjoy the childminder reading to them. A variety of activities increase children's knowledge of numbers, colours and shapes. There are interactive and educational resources that further assist in children's learning, preparing them for their eventual move to school. The childminder regularly exchanges information with parents about children's achievements and their time with her and at home. This helps to promote consistency in

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good

The childminder talks and listens to what children say and she shows interest in what they enjoy doing. The opportunities for children to choose from the available activities mean that the childminder positively promotes their independence. Overall, she also encourages children's self-help skills. The childminder gives them chances to be responsible for their own behaviour, for example, sharing toys and taking turns. Some children also attend nursery and learn to respect the space and needs of others. This means that their personal, social and emotional development receives good attention.

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provision is good

The childminder displays a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. She is well organised and keeps up-to-date records and information. Her policies and procedures are thorough. The childminder is aware of what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. She has all the relevant and required information to help to safeguard children's welfare. The childminder observes and assesses children's development and plans appropriately for their next steps in learning. This enables her to monitor children's progress and identify any possible gaps in their learning and development. The childminder evaluates her practice regularly and has met both of the recommendations raised at her last inspection. The childminder makes effective use of her training. For example, training to promote children's speaking skills enables her to use different methods, such as repeating words and linking these to relevant activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289429 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 837553 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in September 2004. She lives in Welling, Bexley, Kent. The childminder works most of the year on every weekday. She holds a relevant 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

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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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