Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2016 6 June 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 has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses this to help her plan well for children's play and learning and their next steps in development.  Children make good progress. The childminder communicates well with children and helps them develop their language and communication skills. This helps children prepare for school.  The childminder gives children every opportunity to explore in the garden, parks and other local venues. Children enjoy playing outdoors; they are physically fit and ready to learn.  The childminder works closely with parents and carers in order to meet children's care and learning needs. She gets them fully involved with their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always explain to children all aspects of how to behave, such as why it is important to say 'please' and 'thank you'.  The childminder does not always make the best of all opportunities to extend the use of children's home languages during play. This does not fully support children's language development at home or help them make connections between words in English and their home languages.

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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

 provide children with more explanation about how to behave  extend the use of children's home languages to help their language development at home and to make connections between English and their home language.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.  The inspector had a discussion with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times.  The inspector sampled documentation, personal records and assessments, and information from parents.  The inspector checked the childminder's suitability and qualification.  The inspector checked how information is shared with parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a childcare qualification and uses her knowledge and skills effectively to help children learn and develop. She is keen to extend her knowledge further by studying for a relevant degree. The childminder incorporates the views of parents and children to help her identify any areas for further development. For example, she plans to improve the storage of toys. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear knowledge of child protection policies and procedures, and is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder works and communicates well with parents and carers, and they are fully involved in the learning and development of their children. This helps the childminder to meet children's care and learning needs effectively. The childminder uses her links with local bodies, such as children's centres and play groups, to further support children and help prepare them for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop good communication and language skills and express themselves confidently. The childminder interacts well with them, talking and listening, and introducing new vocabulary. Children are ready to play and learn. For example, they eagerly start exploring the play dough when the childminder puts it out. Children have easy access to toys and resources, and confidently make choices about what to play with. They enjoy playing outdoors. For example, children go to the park and forest where they explore, develop physical skills and learn to understand the world around them. The childminder observes and monitors children's progress in order to help her plan for the next steps in their learning. She also involves parents in this process by encouraging them to contribute their observations of their children's progress at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good relationship with children and cares for them in a warm manner. Children are confident and happy to explore independently. The childminder seeks relevant information from parents about children's individual care needs, preferences and starting points. This helps her to understand the children's needs and plan for them as soon as she starts caring for them. Overall, the childminder promotes positive behaviour. The children behave well and respect the childminder and her family. Children are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning. For example, they help in tidying up resources, storing them and keeping the environment clean.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Children learn independent skills, such as fetching their own food, feeding themselves and then returning their plates to the kitchen. The childminder helps children to be ready for school and build skills for the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115651 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 840004 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in North Thamesmead in the London Borough of Bexley. Her service is open from Monday to Friday. She has a 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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