Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2016 23 May 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 interacts well with children. They develop good communication skills, listening and responding clearly. Children behave well and are ready to learn. They make good progress.  The childminder supports children to take part in planning and the everyday running of the setting. This helps them to develop their self-confidence and to be ready for school.  Children enjoying playing outdoors and the childminder encourages them to explore in the garden and the park. This extends their learning and helps them to be physically active.  The childminder teaches children the importance of being healthy. She encourages them to eat healthy foods and wash their hands when necessary.  The childminder works closely with her assistant to ensure a shared approach to meeting children's care and learning needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have practical opportunities to learn about technology.  The childminder does not work as effectively as possible with parents. She does not involve them fully in their children's learning or always help them to support their children's learning at home.

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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 more opportunities for children to find out how technology works  strengthen parental involvement in their children's learning and encourage them to contribute more to their ongoing assessment.

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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 makes good use of what she has learnt at training to help children make progress in all areas of learning. She supervises her assistant carefully to ensure that she is also able to care for children effectively. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant understand safeguarding policies and procedures, and use them to protect children effectively. The childminder works well with other professionals to further support children and get them ready for school. For example, children enjoy going to the library and playgroups in the local area where they socialise with other children. Overall, the childminder works well with parents to ensure continuity in children's care and learning. However, she does not take every opportunity to encourage them to be involved in ongoing assessment and to support their children's learning at home. She evaluates her practice to identify any areas for further development in order to improve outcomes for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant interact well with children and use good teaching methods to help them make progress. For example, they ask questions to help children think and to extend their learning. They encourage them to speak confidently and teach them new words. Children develop good early literacy skills. They enjoy looking at books together, which helps them to be prepared for school. The childminder and her assistant help children identify letters and numbers. When a child looks at numerals and identifies 'B', the assistant gently corrects them and explains it is not a letter but the number '3'. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She observes and assesses their development and uses what she knows to plan effectively for the next steps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant have a warm relationship with children and get to know them well. Children respond well to them. For example, children enjoy sitting together with them for a story. Children learn to take responsibility for their learning. For example, they choose what to do and tidy up after activities. This helps them to develop a positive attitude to learning. The childminder promotes positive behaviour and children respect her and one another. They behave well. For example, they learn to queue up calmly as they wait to go and wash their hands. Children are physically fit and active, which helps them respond energetically to play opportunities and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are always eager to play and learn. They develop independent skills, such as deciding what toys they want to explore with and feeding themselves. This helps children prepare for school and build the skills they need for the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267594 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 837297 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and live in in Thamesmead, in the London Borough of Bexley. She provides care every weekday throughout the year, with the exception of family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an NVQ at level 3 in childcare.

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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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