Teall, Paula Mary

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2015 21 October 2008

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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 has a good understanding of how children develop and learn. She undertakes regular observations and accurate assessments to identify their skills and abilities to plan for their next steps.  Parents and the childminder work effectively together. They share a range of information on a daily basis to support children's care and learning needs effectively.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and consistently uses the same methods to encourage children's age-appropriate understanding of sharing and caring to support good behaviour.  The childminder gathers information about children's home languages and cultures to support children who speak English as an additional language.  Safeguarding is a priority for the childminder who fully understands her role to protect the children in her care. She knows the procedures to follow if she has child protection concerns. This helps to ensure that all children remain safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer natural resources for children to explore or investigate to develop their curiosity and imagination.

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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

 review the range of natural resources available for children to explore and investigate.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children playing and interacting.  The inspector read the views of parents and took these into account.  The inspector read the observations and assessments written by the childminder.  The inspector viewed a sample of the childminder's documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with a good range of activities she plans and opportunities for them to choose what they want to play with. She uses her knowledge of the children in her care to plan and provide exciting activities tailored to their interests. The childminder supports children's speech and language development well. She speaks clearly to children, pronounces her words clearly and gives them time to answer. Children become confident in their language skills as the childminder carefully listens to their responses. The childminder uses all activities as learning experiences. For example, she encourages children to count and sequence as they draw with pencils, which helps to extend their mathematical skills. This helps to prepare children for their move to school.

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good

The children develop close bonds with the caring childminder; this helps them to settle well and supports their well-being. Therefore, children are happy and freely approach the childminder for cuddles or reassurance. Parents feel confident leaving their children in her care. The childminder encourages the children to help each other and this works well. Children have regular opportunities to access challenging equipment at the local park as well as the childminder's stimulating, fun outside area. As a result, they receive plenty of fresh air and opportunities to be physically active. The childminder supports children's independence from an early age, encouraging them to feed themselves and hold their own cups. Children learn about keeping themselves healthy by eating nutritious home-made meals and having fruit for snacks.

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provision is good

The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other providers to ensure good outcomes for children. She seeks parents' permission and shares information with other settings children attend regarding their learning. The childminder has effective risk assessments to ensure the safety and welfare of the children in her care. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn because she attends relevant training courses to extend her knowledge and practice. The childminder has met the previous recommendations set at her last inspection, which shows her capacity to improve. Parents' written comments show their pleasure at the positive impact the childminder has on their children's care and development. The childminder uses self- evaluation effectively to monitor the educational programme and children's progress. This also enables her to identify areas to improve. This helps to maintain the good quality of

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115844 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 840012 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Sidcup, Kent. The childminder operates all day on Monday to Thursday, all year except for bank and personal holidays.

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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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