Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 July 2015 19 January 2012

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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 Outstanding 1

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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 plans a broad range of activities that children find interesting and motivating. She uses good teaching techniques to support the children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is an effective role model and has excellent behaviour strategies which both she and her assistant use. These help children to understand boundaries and learn to take turns. As a result, children behave very well.  The childminder demonstrates effective partnerships with parents and she informs them about their children's day. She actively encourages them to remain involved in their children's learning and development in the setting and at home.  The childminder has excellent hygiene procedures because she teaches the children when to wash their hands and, therefore, they understand why it is necessary.  The childminder is well organised and has a range of policies and procedures such as

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This provision is good

safeguarding. These enable parents to understand her ethos and working practices.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use thought-provoking questions to enable children to think about solving their own problems. On occasions, she does not give the children time to process and respond to the question. This does not fully support them to strengthen their own thoughts and thinking skills to solve problems.  The childminder uses a wide range of strategies to support children who are learning English as an additional language. However, resources are not always available for all children to be able to experience the different home languages spoken by the other children.

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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

 extend the use of effective questions to promote children's thinking skills and allow the children time to think and answer  strengthen all children's knowledge of other cultures and languages.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children participating in activities and interacting with the childminder both in the house and in the garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector reviewed the children's assessment records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability, and those of others working or living on the premises.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of how children learn. She gathers information from parents to understand children's prior development and interests. The childminder uses observation and assessment to effectively identify where children are in their learning and what she needs to do to support their continual progress. She uses effective ways to promote all children's communication skills. For example, the childminder uses short phrases and labels objects to help all children to understand and copy. She constantly communicates, using a rich language as she describes how ice melts and introduces mathematical language during routine activities. She develops the children's literacy skills well. For example, she encourages them to draw shapes needed to write letters and uses opportunities reading books to point out the words and help them to pick out the details in the pictures.

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outstanding

The childminder is kind and nurturing, and has excellent relationships with the children. She recognises children's achievements, giving regular praise to build their self-esteem. Children are exceptionally happy and confidently develop their independence as they readily make choices about their play. The childminder has excellent opportunities to develop the children's physical skills and for the children to begin to understand a healthy lifestyle as she encourages them to run in the garden. The childminder helps the children to learn a very broad range of skills, including independence and self-care, which is excellent preparation for their move to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe and secure. She carries out daily risk assessments and has a comprehensive safeguarding policy. The childminder has recently updated her child protection knowledge, ensuring if she has any concerns about a child that she knows the procedures to follow. The childminder completes clear assessments on children's learning and records their achievements. This enables her to monitor their progress effectively. She is committed to providing a good quality service and uses self-evaluation to record her strengths. The childminder uses the views of parents and training to help her to assess her developments. For example, a music course has resulted in more music being incorporated into the daily routine. Parents spoke highly of the childminder, praising the good exchange of information about their children's day and their development. The

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provision is good

childminder supports her assistant's practice through regular supervision and cascading training. This enables her to continuously improve the care and learning outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430782 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 823634 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder works with an assistant. She cares for children between the hours of 7am and 6.30pm from Monday to Wednesday, and before and after school on Thursday and Friday.

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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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