Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 2016 14 September 2012

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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 a safe and welcoming environment. Children are happy, confident and enjoy their time with her.  Children make good progress and gain the skills they need for their move to nursery or school. The childminder uses the information from her assessments well to support their next stage in development.  The childminder helps children learn about each other's backgrounds and diversity. For example, children wear traditional dress and bring in food to share with others at the setting. This encourages them to respect and value each other's differences.  The childminder keeps children's motivation and interest in their learning. For instance, she provides a range of sensory experiences for them to explore and investigate.  Children learn to keep themselves safe, for example the childminder practises regular emergency procedures with them.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments. This helps children to be able to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children enough time to think and provide their own answers.  The childminder does not fully extend her partnerships with all other settings children attend to share a wide range of development information.

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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 time to carefully think through their responses before they answer a question  build on partnerships with all other settings children attend to share a wide range of information and support their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on the children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed 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 and in particular about observations of children's play, learning and safeguarding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. She builds on her knowledge and skills. For example, she has completed specialist training to make sure she understands how to support vulnerable families. This helps her to identify any children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. The childminder monitors children's progress well. This helps her identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support. The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and listens and acts on their views. For instance, she reviewed her children's learning records to be more user friendly as a result of their feedback.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully supports the children's learning and development. She builds their communication and language skills well such as repeating back their early words and introducing new vocabulary. The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional skills. For example, she encourages them to look in a mirror and they talk about how they are feeling. The childminder builds children's literacy development well and children thoroughly enjoy looking at pictures in a book and talking about the characters. The childminder provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning. For example, she shares regular progress reviews, emails and newsletters. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children form secure emotional attachments and positive relationships. For example, she offers settling-in periods and encourages them to bring in comfort items from home. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For instance, she offers nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder provides daily opportunities for them to be physically active such as attending a wide range of local groups and parks. The childminder offers clear guidance and explanations to help children learn to manage their actions. For example, she has a traffic-light system to encourage positive behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make progress that is appropriate for their age and prepare well for their next stage in learning. They successfully build their vocabulary development, for example young children start to put words together and ask questions of others. Children extend their small-muscle skills. For example, they attempt to take their shoes off independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442439 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1059151 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Bexley. She offers all day care on Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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