Hales, Joanne Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2016 8 December 2010

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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 provides a welcoming and nurturing environment. Children settle well and build good relationships with her and each other.  The childminder provides children with a range of toys that interest and engage them well. Children are motivated to learn and make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise, and eat nutritious meals and snacks.  The childminder works closely with parents and shares information about their children's progress with them. This helps parents to support their children's learning at home.  Children benefit from regular trips in the community. For example, they attend toddler groups to develop their social skills and to take part in group activities.  The childminder keeps up to date with changes in early years practice. For example,

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This provision is good

she carries out research and meets with other childminders to share new ideas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not always fully consider further ways for children to extend their early writing skills.  Children do not always have access to a range of materials to explore to help develop their creativity further.

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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 further develop their early writing skills to extend their learning  provide further ways for children to explore a range of materials to develop their creativity further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children interacting together.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector considered feedback from parents.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder seeks regular feedback from parents to evaluate the success of her provision. For example, parents praise the welcoming environment the childminder provides and state that their children are happy in her care. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and knows the process to follow if she has concerns about their welfare. The childminder has addressed all the recommendations from her last inspection. For example, she has provided resources to reflect different backgrounds and monitors children's development closely to identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder understands the importance of working with other settings children attend to promote continuity of their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are confident to choose resources and toys independently. The childminder is very attentive and knows how to join in with children to extend their play and their concentration. For example, she introduces new words to children, such as 'croissants', during role play and talks about their favourite foods. Children enjoy singing and music. The childminder supports this well; for example, she adds actions to rhymes and encourages children to fill in the missing words of songs. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to extend their physical development. For instance, they kick balls and use wheeled toys and the trampoline outdoors. The childminder completes regular observations of children's learning and accurately identifies their next steps in learning. This helps her to plan activities that effectively promote children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model to the children and encourages them to behave well. For example, she uses 'please' and 'thank you' during role play and gives children regular praise. The childminder knows the children well and promotes a positive link between their home lives. For instance, she follows children's individual care routines and talks to them about trips they have made with their family. Children know the routines well and the childminder supports them effectively to develop independence, for example, she encourages them to wash their hands at mealtimes. The childminder is warm and caring and children are secure in her care. For example, they enjoy sitting on her lap for a cuddle and laughing together during play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop well and make good progress. They learn key skills, such as confidence and independence, and are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115617 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 846084 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Sidcup, in Kent. The childminder is available to work Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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