Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 June 2015 16 September 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 provides children with a stimulating and welcoming environment. This helps children to settle well and supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder plans exciting activities that build on children's interests and promote all areas of development effectively. Therefore, children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder offers children regular encouragement and praise during their play. This helps children to be confident and learn to take risks in their play.  Parents provide positive feedback about the childminder who works closely with them. This helps parents to support their children's learning at home.  The childminder observes and assesses children's progress to ensure that there are no gaps in learning and to identify activities to offer further challenge.  The childminder seeks the views of her colleagues, the children and parents. She uses this feedback to evaluate her practice and to improve outcomes for children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and knows who to contact if she has concerns about children's welfare. She completes daily risk assessments and carries out regular fire drills. Therefore, children remain safe in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide children with opportunities to fully develop their independence skills and knowledge of healthy eating.  Children are not always able to access a wide range of mark making resources to enable them to practise their early writing skills.

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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

 develop more opportunities for children to learn independence skills and increase their awareness of healthy eating through encouraging them to choose and prepare food during meal and snack time routines  increase the availability of mark making materials for children in order to further promote their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about children's development and looked at observation and planning records.  The inspector observed a range of activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents.

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who attend. This is good

Overall, the childminder provides a good range of resources which challenge the children. They enjoy their time with her because she interacts well with them and encourages them to try out new activities. During inspection, the childminder used the daily routines to teach the children about dinosaurs. Children learnt new words, pretended to look for dinosaur prints and shrieked excitedly as a song was adapted to include dinosaur roars. Therefore, children learn and develop a range of skills in a fun way. The childminder encourages children to talk to each other and she uses signs to support children's communication skills further. The children enjoy making up imaginary names for their dinosaur pictures which helps them to extend their vocabulary and to think creatively. Outdoors, the childminder extends their creative play as they hunt for imaginary dinosaurs by following the pre-chalked footprints. She provides a range of equipment to promote

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who attend. This is good

children's physical development. For example, the children enjoy climbing activities and learn about the strawberries growing outdoors.

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good

The childminder provides children with healthy lunches and snacks and ensures that they have plenty of opportunities to play outside. This supports children's good health and teaches them about leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder teaches children about good hygiene by reminding them to use soap and paper towels for hand washing before their meals. She places a high priority on children's well-being and is attentive to their individual needs and interests. The children welcome each other with a song and are encouraged to share and to be kind. This promotes positive relationships with each other and therefore, children behave well. There is good contact with parents via daily record books, and parents are encouraged to talk to the childminder to ensure they work in partnership to support their children's needs.

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provision is good

The childminder has met previous inspection recommendations and is committed to attending further training. She works with two other childminders and together they have identified their individual skills. This enables the childminder to evaluate her areas of weakness and develop action plans for improvement. Therefore, this continually improves outcomes for children. The childminder has strong links with the local nursery and school staff and is confident to signpost parents to further professional support if required. The childminder provides books and role play experiences which help to prepare children for their move to school. Therefore, children are ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115610 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 840002 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 16 September 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Bexley, Kent. The childminder works with two other childminders, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The childminder is available to work from 7.30am to 6pm throughout 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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