Childminder EY474362

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2016 Not applicable

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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 children with an engaging environment where they are able to choose resources independently. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks and nutritious home-made meals that children enjoy. These help them to make healthy choices.  The childminder works closely with her co-childminder to ensure consistent care and learning for children.  The childminder is clear about her role in safeguarding children. She is aware of the action to take and who to contact should she have any concerns regarding their safety.  The childminder and her co-childminder monitor their assistant's practice to ensure consistency in teaching and continuity for children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not maintained a valid first-aid qualification as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register. It has no impact on children because the childminder has kept her knowledge up to date and usually works with a qualified first- aider.  The childminder misses some opportunities to help children learn about shapes and numbers.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain and maintain a relevant first-aid qualification suitable for the care of young children and babies. 11/09/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 provide more opportunities for children to further develop their understanding of shapes and numbers.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed risk assessments with the childminder and inspected all areas of the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents on the day and read letters of reference to take into account their views on the service they receive.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and children's assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her co-childminder supervise children constantly to make sure they are safe. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her home to protect children. For example she ensures external doors are secured when open. The childminder undertakes a range of professional development, such as meeting with other professionals to share best practice, to further develop her knowledge and skills. However, she does not have a current paediatric first-aid qualification. She took a refresher course when her previous qualification expired but this does not meet requirements. There is no impact on children because the childminder has a good knowledge of how to administer first aid and she normally works with a qualified first-aider. The childminder reflects on her provision well, identifying her strengths and targeting areas for improvement. She has forged strong partnerships with parents and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

schools to provide continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observation and assessments of children effectively to identify their achievements and what they need to learn next. She plans a variety of activities based on this information and on children's interests, such as offering electronic toys to explore babies' fascination with pressing buttons. The childminder supports the children's communication and language development well. For example, she talks about what they are doing and repeats what they say to help them learn the correct pronunciation of words. She makes effective use of praise and encouragement to support babies as they try new experiences. For instance, when they use their senses to explore in the water tray.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong attachments with the childminder and her co-childminder. They eagerly explore and investigate the interesting environment, knowing that there is someone close by for a reassuring cuddle when needed. The childminder knows children's individual routines. For example, she places babies down for a sleep before they get overtired. The childminder provides children with a wide range of opportunities to learn about the world around them and practise their physical skills. For instance, they enjoy picnics in the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are confident learners who are eager to help friends and engage in activities. For example, older children show babies how to use the push-along toys. Children develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for their future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474362 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 967845 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered on 2014. She provides care on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm for most to the year. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant. The childminder holds 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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Telephone number

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