Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2016 21 October 2010

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder did not complete all the required suitability checks for all members of the household, as requested by Ofsted. This also breaches a requirement of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not make full use of her self-evaluation to drive improvements that enable her to develop outstanding practice.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and emotionally secure in the childminder's care. She offers a welcoming and well-resourced environment to support their interests and learning.  The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder is suitably qualified and experienced, and she has a strong knowledge of how children learn and develop. She incorporates children's interests well into her planning. She adapts activities to meet their individual level of ability and encourage their progress.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She gathers and exchanges information about children's progress, offering advice on home learning.  Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder reminds them about safety as they use a pencil sharpener or use a knife to cut their fruit.  The childminder risk assesses her premises daily. She checks that it is safe and secure, with any possible dangers reduced or removed.

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It has the following strengths

 Parents get to understand the childminder's practice. For example, she shares her comprehensive set of policies and procedures.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure relevant information is shared with Ofsted as requested, to complete suitability checks for all members of the household. 31/03/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 use self-evaluation more effectively to target improvements further that continually build on the quality of practice and children's learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children participating in activities and interacting with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector reviewed the children's assessment records and a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' written views about the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Both the childminder and her assistant regularly complete safeguarding training. They are aware of the signs to look for and know how to report any concerns about children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The breach in the requirement does not have a significant impact on children. The childminder has obtained Disclosure Barring Service checks for all members of her household; however, she has not completed the suitability process for one person. She regularly reviews and evaluates her practice, for instance, from discussions with parents or reading relevant publications. However, she does not make full use of the process to make the best plans that drive her practice forward. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress to close any gaps in learning or extend their skills and abilities. She makes sure that her assistant is aware of her practices.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observations and assessments of children's progress to identify their next steps in learning effectively. She engages children in conversations to extend their language; for example, they talked about pictures on a favourite plate as the child pointed out the goalkeeper. The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. For example, children sort different small coloured objects into the correct coloured bowls. She develops children's pencil skills, such as when they colour in their favourite pictures. The childminder extends children's early reading skills. For example, they discuss the pictures in a book and she encourages children to remember the order of the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children develop an emotional attachment with the childminder. For example, they enjoy a close relationship as they cuddle up together to read a book. The breach in the requirement does not have a significate impact on children's safety, as the childminder is always present. Children are well behaved. The childminder sets age-appropriate boundaries and encourages children to use good manners and respect the toys. Children follow good hygiene routines and are encouraged, with some support, to attend to their own personal care needs. The childminder constantly promotes healthy lifestyles with children. For example, they discuss where milk comes from and whether it is healthy, as they look at a toy cow. She talks about, and provides a choice of, nutritious snacks and regular opportunities for exercise, such as using the slide in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress, given their starting points and capabilities. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school. They enjoy activities that develop their literacy, mathematical and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115739 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 840010 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Erith, in the London Borough of Bexley. She is available to care for children Monday to Friday, from 8am and 6pm, term time only. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. She has a relevant level 4 childcare qualification.

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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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