Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2016 5 October 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 knows the children well. She provides a range of enjoyable activities based around children's interests. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children behave well and are happy and confident in the childminder's environment. The childminder is warm, caring and builds secure relationships with the children. This supports children's well-being effectively.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She communicates with them effectively to provide a consistent approach to meeting children's individual needs.  The childminder monitors children's progress and knows how to identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of professional development opportunities to develop her good practice to the highest level.  Children do not always have the best opportunities to explore, compare and investigate a rich variety of interesting materials, to develop their creativity and understanding of the world as fully as possible.

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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

 make the most of professional development opportunities, to help build skills and knowledge to the highest level and achieve exceptional outcomes for children  provide children with more opportunities to explore, compare and investigate a rich variety of interesting materials, to help develop their creativity and understanding of the world as fully as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by the children.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, self-evaluation, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and keeps up to date with current legislation. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder takes effective steps to ensure children remain safe while in her care. For example, she carries out thorough risk assessments on all areas of the home and outings. The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on her practice well. She values the views of the parents and children, to help her identify further areas for development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes children and provides learning experiences matched to their next steps in development. The childminder effectively develops children's communication skills. For example, she talks to the babies, models language and uses gestures to support their understanding. The childminder supports children's learning through purposeful play and interactions. For example, she gives children time to explore their own interests and plays alongside them, extending their learning effectively. Children enjoy activities, such as looking at books, listening to rhymes and building with blocks. The childminder frequently uses language that relates to numbers, which helps to support their early mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with the parents from the start and collects appropriate information about their children. This enables her to meet children's individual care needs effectively. The childminder teaches children how to behave well. For example, she models good manners for young children to hear, supports their growing understanding of how to share and take turns, and praises their good efforts. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles and supports their physical well-being effectively. For example, she provides nutritious snacks and children have regular access to fresh air and exercise. The childminder teaches children about staying safe. For example, they practise emergency evacuation procedures and learn about road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, settled and enjoy learning and exploring. They make good progress in all areas of learning. Children learn good skills in readiness for their future learning. For example, they make their own choices, follow instructions and form friendships. Children show good levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252524 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1054325 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 2003 and lives in Welling in the borough of Bexley. She operates her service all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday and Friday, except for family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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