Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2015 10 September 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 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

 Children receive a variety of good learning experiences. The childminder knows how to promote children's learning and development securely. Therefore, children make good progress.  The childminder supports children's communication and language securely. She helps them link concepts and words by talking to them about their actions when they play.  The childminder keeps children very safe. She has a thorough understanding of how to recognise signs that could lead to concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder strengthens her existing childcare knowledge with regular training. This helps her to continue to extend her skills and continuously build on children's learning experiences and her provision.  Children are extremely well supported by the childminder to use the environment and make choices in their play. They are motivated to lead their own learning and use their independence skills very well.

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This provision is good

 Children settle very quickly with the childminder who is extremely warm and caring. She forms exceptional relationships with children and is highly responsive to their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always aware of what children have been learning at home. At times, this means she is not always able to consider these experiences to further support children's learning and development.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents further to develop a regular exchange of information about children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector considered the views of parents through written statements and the childminder's questionnaires.  The inspector shared ongoing discussions with the childminder and children where appropriate.  The inspector observed children's play and the quality of activities.  The inspector viewed documentation, including policies and procedures, suitability documents and children's assessment records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder tracks children's learning well and has made positive developments to this area of her practice. As a result, assessments of children's learning are accurate. The childminder gains effective information from parents when children start. She observes children closely and plans activities that she knows will interest and engage them. These are based on children's levels of development and cover all areas of learning. The childminder has introduced an online system to share information with parents. This means parents are well informed about their children's progress and the childminder's service. Children develop a good awareness about the world around them as the childminder takes them on trips in the local community. The childminder promotes children's positive interest in books. Children help themselves to their favourite stories and show they understand how to use books well. The childminder enthusiastically talks about

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who attend. This is good

the story and pictures with children, which helps children develop their speech and understanding.

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outstanding

Children develop very effective social skills as they go on outings to local playgroups. As a result, children are very confident. This supports them to be exceptionally well prepared for moving on to pre-school or school. The childminder supports children to behave very well as she provides an excellent role model, which helps children understand the needs of each other extremely well. Children show they are developing a very good understanding of healthy lifestyles relative to their age. Young children help themselves to their drink and know to sit down with the childminder. This helps them develop practices that very effectively keep them safe. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active in the childminder's garden and on outings. This helps to support their physical development very well.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She seeks the views of parents well and they positively comment on the developments to the planning and communication. The childminder adds parents' feedback to her self-evaluation in order to improve her service. She has addressed all recommendations set at her last inspection. The childminder has positive links with other childminders and works well with other professionals who are supporting children with additional needs. The childminder securely understands that if she works with her assistant she is responsible for ensuring they are up to date with current practice. She is also aware of supporting their professional development needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303266 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 837724 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 10 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Beckenham, Kent. She offers her service from 9am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday. The childminder has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. She has an assistant who works with her when required.

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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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