Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 October 2015 17 May 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder exchanges information about children's learning and development with their parents and other relevant professionals. She offers good support for parents to support their children's learning at home. The childminder works with parents to complete regular assessments of children's development. She provides activities that support children's interest in all areas of learning.  The childminder values diversity and provides a welcoming environment. She helps children to learn about the wider community. For example, she communicates with children using their home language and provides resources to increase their experiences in other cultures. This helps children to respect diversity.  All children, including those who are learning English as an additional language, gain good communication skills. They make good progress from their starting point.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use all opportunities to build on children's independence and confidence in their abilities.  The childminder does not fully develop children's thinking to help them learn about the natural world.

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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 build on their growing independence and confidence in their own abilities  extend children's thinking to widen their knowledge and understanding of the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the childminder's home used when caring for children.  The inspector evaluated the impact of teaching and learning through a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector read parents' feedback, including their comments.  The inspector sampled some required documents, including policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continues to find ways to improve her provision through self-evaluation, discussions with her co-childminder, training and by reading childcare literature. She takes into account the views of parents and children, and has successfully made improvements based on previous recommendations. The childminder has a robust understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge about child protection issues and completes thorough risk assessments and daily checks. This is embedded in her policies and procedures, which she shares with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans purposeful play experiences to support children in all areas of learning. She has a good knowledge of what individual children enjoy, know and can do. As a result, she is able to plan children's next steps in learning effectively through interesting activities. She offers good support for children to develop their communication and their literacy skills. For example, children enjoy activities such as designing labels for the toys. The childminder's assessments of children are precise. She shares progress reports with parents and other settings that children attend. This helps to promote consistent strategies to support children's learning and emotional well-being.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is sensitive and caring towards the needs of children. She makes good use of daily communication with parents to ensure that she is aware of children's needs. Children feel safe and happy within her setting and form strong relationship with her. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves and their environment safe. For example, she explains what to do in an emergency and encourages them to tidy up after play. The childminder organises resources and equipment well in her home. Children are encouraged to use their imagination as they explore the good quality toys. The childminder uses praise and encouragement effectively to promote children's self- confidence. She provides a good choice of nutritious snacks and meals. Children enjoy activities outside that support their physical well-being effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well and achieve appropriately for their age. They are happy, confident and are well prepared for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333757 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 827371 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Erith, in the London Borough of Bexley. She is accredited to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has links with the local children's centre. She works alongside another registered childminder and operates Monday to Friday for 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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