Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 October 2015 14 March 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge about children's starting points. She works in partnerships with parents and other professionals to establish children's level of development. This helps her to gain information to plan learning experiences tailored to children's individual needs.  The childminder accurately assesses children's progress and identifies their learning needs. She plans good quality learning experiences that help children make good progress.  The childminder continues to improve her practice through accessing relevant training. This positively supports her practice and develops the quality of her teaching well.  Children develop a high awareness of their own safety. For example, they play outdoors daily and use a wide range of equipment and resources that help them recognise and manage risks for themselves.  Children gain skills that prepare them well for school. For example, they develop good

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have opportunities to choose materials and complete tasks using their own ideas during activities.

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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 opportunities for children to choose their own materials and complete tasks using their ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children during indoor and outside activities.  The inspector looked at the available toys and equipment, and the safety of the premises.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation form and parents' feedback.  The inspector sampled some documents, including children's learning records and the suitability checks.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the impact of teaching on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made improvements based on the recommendations set at her last inspection. For example, she has increased opportunities for children to explore and investigate with their senses. The childminder reflects on her provision well and takes into consideration the views of parents and children through her self-evaluation process. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder actively reviews her policies and procedures to reflect changes in safeguarding guidance. She has a thorough understanding of child protection procedures. For example, she has completed the required suitability checks for all adults who live or work in her home. The childminder supports her assistant well. She ensures her assistant understands her policies and gives feedback to develop their practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and knowledgeable about how children learn. She encourages children to explore independently, which supports their interests and own style of learning. The childminder carefully intervenes to extend and challenge children's thinking. For example, she supported children to wear a chef's apron and asked further questions during role play, which helped children to use their imagination well. Children develop their listening and language skills well. For example, they enjoy listening to their favourite stories and singing songs, and repeat words and phrases modelled by the childminder. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's achievements, which helps them to further support their learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely happy, emotionally secure and safe in the childminder's care and home. They settle very quickly and enjoy their learning. Children develop their confidence extremely well. For example, the childminder praises them very consistently for their efforts and achievements. The childminder organises her home exceptionally well and children excitedly explore the high quality resources. The childminder raises children's excellent awareness of the importance of a healthy diet. For example, she provides a choice of nutritious snacks and wholesome meals, and discusses with children how eating well helps keep their bodies healthy. Children develop excellent self-care skills. For instance, young children quickly learn to clean their own faces and hands after eating. The childminder is an excellent role model. She teaches children to respect each other and play cooperatively. Children's behaviour is exemplary.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They work at typical levels of development for their age and gain skills ready for the next stage in their learning. For example, children develop good mathematical skills, which prepare them well for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434420 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 838939 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Erith in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder is accredited to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. She offers her service from 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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