Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 December 2015 24 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 makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning to plan for their next stage of development. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder gathers good information from parents when children first start. This helps her cater for their individual needs and interests.  Children learn how to manage their own actions. The childminder gives children clear guidance and explanations about acceptable behaviour. This prepares children for their future learning.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of her environment to support children to be able to play safely in their environment.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder makes good use of the local amenities and provides healthy options at mealtimes. She builds children's physical and emotional well-being.  The childminder gives children choices in play, which helps them learn their views are

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to fully extend children's mathematical development.  The childminder is not always highly successful in engaging parents in their children's learning, to further promote extremely effective outcomes for children.

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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

 use every opportunity for children to practise and develop early mathematical skills, such as counting  continue to develop highly effective strategies to engage parents in their children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at various times throughout the inspection.  The inspector toured all parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has kept up to date with current guidance and legislation. She has a good understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. This helps keep children safe. The childminder monitors children's progress to help her identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support, where required. She accesses a range of training to improve her knowledge and skills. The childminder uses the views of children, parents and other professionals to evaluate her service. This provides better outcomes for children. The childminder knows how to work in partnership with other providers children attend, to promote consistency in their learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder follows children's lead in play. For example, children point to her eyes and she uses the opportunity to extend their development by finding their own and each other's eyes. This helps build children's understanding and their personal, social and emotional skills. The childminder plans activities that keep children interested and motivated in their learning. For example, children explore materials using their senses, such as feeling the cornflower in play and investigating the changes when they add water. The childminder uses continual discussion and interacts well with the children. This promotes their communication and language. She provides a good range of activities so that children make progress in their physical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children form secure relationships and a strong bond with her. This assists their emotional well-being. The childminder provides a range of activities and resources that children can access easily. They lead their own play and make their own choices. The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities for children to learn about each other's backgrounds. For example, she uses her own home language and children bring different toys in from home. She supports them to respect and value each other's differences and to learn about the world around them. Children develop independence by doing simple tasks for themselves, such as putting on their own shoes and coat. This helps prepare them for their move to school or nursery.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their learning, make good progress and achieve the levels of development that is typical for their age. Children are confident and interact well with the childminder and each other. They are gaining the skills they need for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432960 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 838928 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. She offers all day care, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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