Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2015 5 November 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 observes and assesses children's development regularly to identify their interests and any gaps in their learning. This helps her to plan activities to effectively stimulate their learning and guide their progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She provides them with daily updates of their children's time at the setting and this helps them to continue children's learning at home. Parents express the view that the childminder is reliable, trustworthy and flexible.  Children develop warm and positive relationships with the childminder. Therefore, they are settled and happy in her care. This promotes their emotional well-being.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She meets regularly with other childminders and shares ideas with them to develop her practice further and continually improve outcomes for children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder ensures children's safety by completing regular risk assessments. She has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she is concerned about children's well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not support children effectively to learn to wait and take turns during conversations.  There are fewer opportunities for children to learn about people with special educational needs and/or disabilities so they learn to value differences.

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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 opportunities for children to develop their social skills further by learning to wait and take turns in conversations so all children have the opportunity to contribute their ideas  extend the range of resources and activities to promote children's understanding of people with special educational needs and/or disabilities so they learn to value differences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector viewed a sample of documents including children's developmental records.  The inspector carried out discussions with the childminder at appropriate times.

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who attend. This is good

Children explored eagerly in the childminder's garden, hunting for mini-beasts and investigating them with a magnifying glass. They developed their understanding of the natural world as they identified parts of the garden where mini-beasts hide, for example, under plant pots. The childminder effectively extended their learning by asking them to count the snails. This promotes children's mathematical development and helps to prepare them for their move to school. Children used their imagination to make interesting models with play dough. For example, they made fruits such as bananas and apples. The childminder closely assisted young children to use cutters, rollers and play scissors to make their models. This promotes their physical development. The childminder knows the children well and provides appropriate resources for younger and older children to work alongside each other. For example, she provided an easier puzzle for younger children and

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who attend. This is good

older children worked with a more challenging puzzle. Therefore, the individual needs of children are met and all children enjoy what they do.

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good

Children behave well because the childminder consistently prompts them to use polite words and share and take turns well during play. This develops their social skills. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks for children and talks to them about the effect of healthy eating on their body. For example, she tells them they need to eat well to have lots of energy to run around and play. Therefore, children begin to understand why they should make healthy choices. The childminder provides appropriate seating, such as a booster seat at mealtimes to promote children's independence. She encourages children to adopt hygiene practices such as washing their hands before eating. This promotes their health and well-being.

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provision is good

The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to reflect on the quality of her setting and identify areas that need improvement. This enables her to identify additional relevant training. Consequently, the self-evaluation process is effective and helps her to continually improve outcomes for children. She completes necessary training to fully meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and to maintain good standards in children's care and learning. She closely monitors children's progress and works in partnership with parents and outside agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Consequently, all children make good progress towards the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115721 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 846087 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder provides childcare all day during most of the year.

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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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