Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2016 9 December 2011

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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 safe and stimulating environment. She carries out daily risk assessments to help ensure resources and activities are appropriate for the children.  The childminder develops effective relationships with other early years professionals involved in children's care. She uses the exchange of information well to provide children with consistency in their learning.  Children have daily access to outdoor learning, for example, they explore the garden, the local neighbourhood and parks. This supports those children who prefer to be outside.  The childminder promotes children's physical well-being. She provides them with healthy snacks and meals during the day.  The childminder helps children develop positive attitudes to learning, so they are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to contribute and share information on what children do at home.  The childminder does not always provide resources and plan activities that extend children's learning about technology.

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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

 encourage further and make greater use of updates and information from parents about their child's learning at home in the assessment process  extend learning experiences that help children develop their awareness and understanding of technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the process to report any concerns about children's welfare. She keeps her knowledge on first aid up to date and completes all necessary suitability checks for adults living with her. The childminder works well with parents to meet their children's care needs. She effectively monitors children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning and takes appropriate action. The childminder includes parents' views when reviewing her provision to help her improve. She applies her knowledge from recent training well. For example, she actively promotes children's awareness of diversity and the need to show respect for people's differences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder challenges children's learning as she makes good use of accurate assessments of children's development. She plans activities and the use of resources to meet children's abilities and interests. For example, the childminder encourages young boys to make marks as they roll the cars in the paint. This promotes early attempts in writing. Her effective communication skills engage children and encourage them to respond and develop their language skills. For instance, younger children are keen to imitate or repeat the sounds and words the childminder makes during story time. She provides children with the opportunity to choose resources and activities across all the areas of learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents to agree good settling-in procedures that meet children's emotional needs. Children quickly build secure bonds with the childminder. They feel happy and safe in the home-like environment. The childminder teaches children well about road safety and the world around them, for example, during local walks when they talk about the building work they see. The childminder effectively supports and promotes children's social skills. For example, they play with other children and build friendships at playgroups. The childminder is a good role model, such as using 'please' and 'thank you' and praising children. This helps to support children's positive behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They gain positive skills that help their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344647 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 837826 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Bexleyheath, in the London Borough of Bexley. She holds a relevant childcare qualification. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, throughout 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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