Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 October 2015 21 February 2012

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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 meets the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She ensures that children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has identified the main strengths and weaknesses of her provision, in order to improve the quality of her practice for children.  The childminder is warm and caring. She interacts with children in a positive manner to boost their self-esteem and confidence.  The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of the environment to enhance children's safety and well-being.  The quality of teaching is good overall. The childminder provides a good range of activities to support all children's learning and progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunities to learn to recognise print and numbers in their activities.  The childminder does not keep fully up-to-date with changes to early years policy and practice, in order to provide the best possible service for children and their families.

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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

 consistently promote children's recognition of print and numbers to develop further their early literacy and mathematical skills  keep up-to-date with changes in early years policy and practice to promote the best outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of early years education and care.  The inspector toured the parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to children about the activities they were engaged in.  The inspector reviewed online documentation in order to gain an understanding of the childminder's assessment and welfare records for children.  The inspector reviewed certificates, including first aid and qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to recognise signs that may show that children's welfare is at risk. She understands the correct reporting procedures to follow if she is concerned about children's welfare. The childminder has effective systems to monitor how her provision and teaching helps children to make progress. She has established strong partnerships with parents and works well with them to promote children's education and care. The childminder supports children's learning well by making links with other settings that children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning and play effectively. Children's independence skills develop well as they choose from the wide range of resources. The childminder extends children's learning well, asking skilful questions to extend their communication and vocabulary. For example, children learn to name and describe objects that they pick up during play. Children enjoy interacting with the childminder and joyfully share their toys with her. The childminder knows the children well and securely identifies their learning needs through careful assessment processes. This enables her to plan for children's next steps to help them make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children are emotionally secure by being friendly, caring and attentive to their needs. The childminder provides children with a warm, clean and inviting environment, which encourages children to enjoy their play. Children behave well and volunteer to help the childminder tidy up after play. Children learn good hygiene practices as they wash their hands before snacks and meals. They enjoy a healthy selection of refreshments and snacks, which promotes good eating habits. Children learn to understand the similarities and differences between themselves and others. The childminder teaches children to respect and care for others.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder helps children to develop the skills they need for their next stages of learning. She plans activities tailored to their individual needs and measures their progress effectively. Children develop self-care skills and learn to be independent, such as dressing themselves, in readiness for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510728 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 812574 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Dartford in the London Borough of Bexley. She works all year round and between the hours of 7am and 6.30pm.

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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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Telephone number

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