Childminder 115739

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2016 12 January 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 made effective improvements since her previous inspection. She has kept Ofsted informed of any changes in her setting.  The childminder evaluates her service well. She identifies areas of weakness and sets targets for improvement. This helps her develop her practice and support better outcomes for children.  Children are happy, confident and enjoy their time with the childminder. They make good progress and gain the skills they need for their move to school.  The childminder uses the information from her assessments well to monitor children's progress. This helps her to identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support.  Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder reminds them about safety when using equipment and practises regular emergency procedures with them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not further extend her partnerships with all other settings children attend to share a wide range of information about children's progress.  The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities to develop their understanding of people's differences.

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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

 build highly effective partnerships with other settings that children attend to share a wide range of information and support their learning further  increase opportunities for children to develop more awareness of people's differences in the wider community.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector toured all the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder oversees the work of her assistant well. For example, they share information regarding children's individual needs and she ensures he is familiar with her policies and procedures. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the child protection signs that would cause concern and the processes to follow. She knows how to identify any children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. This helps to keep them safe from harm. The childminder improves her knowledge and skills. For example, she attends regular training and makes changes to her practice such as understanding how to further develop children's speech.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning and development well. She provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning. For example, she has daily discussions and shares progress information. This helps parents continue their children's learning at home. The childminder follows children's lead in play and takes their learning further. She builds their mathematical development well such as using a range of different words to compare sizes. The childminder encourages children's confidence in their own abilities. For example, she provides them with positive praise and encouragement. The childminder effectively supports older children's literacy development. For example, she asks them about the different words that they see.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children have opportunities to make their own choices in activities such as using a resource book to select toys with which they would like to play. The childminder builds secure emotional attachments and positive relationships with children. For example, they are eager to engage her in the games that they play. The childminder develops children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides daily opportunities for them to be active and nutritious options at mealtimes. Children behave well. The childminder provides them with clear guidance to help them learn to manage their behaviour. For instance, she reminds them about not running indoors and talks to them about their actions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make progress that is appropriate for their age and they are ready for their next stage in learning. They are confident to talk about their wider experiences such as when they saw a slow speedboat with their parent and going to nursery. Children successfully build their physical skills. For example, they use tweezers to move objects into bowls and use the slide in the outside space.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115739 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1057435 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in the London Borough of Bexley. She is available to care for children on Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm during term time only. The childminder has a relevant level 4 childcare qualification. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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