Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2016 11 October 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

 Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder provides a good range of activities and learning experiences based on children's interests.  Children develop warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. They are happy, content and feel emotionally secure in the childminder's care.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder gathers information about what children can do and their specific needs when they start. She continues to share regular information with parents regarding children's progress.  The childminder reflects on her practice well to identify areas for improvement.  Children have good opportunities to explore and investigate in their play. For example, the childminder provides a range of natural resources and materials.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a wide range of opportunities for children to learn about cultural differences beyond their immediate experiences.  The childminder does not fully include parents' views in her self-evaluation process to help her identity areas for further development.

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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 on opportunities for children to increase their awareness of the world around them  improve opportunities for parents to be more involved in the self-evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, policies and suitability checks.  The inspector took account of the parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. For example, the childminder has attended safeguarding training and keeps up to date with any changes. She is aware of her responsibility to prevent children being drawn into situations that may put them at risk of harm. The childminder provides a safe environment and carries out thorough risk assessments to help minimise potential hazards. The childminder regularly develops her skills and knowledge to improve outcomes for children. For example, she reads relevant documents, carries out research and attends training, such as how to support children's individual learning through their pattern of play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a range of stimulating activities to help build on children's existing skills. The childminder carries out regular observations and closely monitors children's progress. This helps her to quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she makes good use of repetition to encourage children to learn new words. She joins in with children's play to help extend their learning. For example, she provides natural objects that encourage children to use their senses to explore. The childminder encourages children to play alongside each other and develop good social skills, such as sharing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children are happy and settled. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model and encourages children to be kind and considerate to others. She celebrates children's efforts and achievements, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children develop their independence well. For example, they eagerly make choices in their play and help to put resources away. The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. For instance, she provides healthy and well-balanced meals and snacks. The childminder builds on children's physical skills effectively. For example, children climb, balance and control their body movements as they negotiate space.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need to support the next stage in their learning. They begin to learn about early mathematics, such as when they complete puzzles and hear counting as they play. They are active learners, and keen to explore and experiment with different materials. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories with the childminder. This helps to support their early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443174 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1059177 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder operates for most of the year, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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