Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2018 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not share a summary of children’s development with parents as required, to keep them fully informed about children’s progress at the age of two years.  The childminder does not share information effectively with other providers, to fully support children’s learning and development.

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It has the following strengths

 All children have built strong relationships with the childminder and her co-childminder, who provide a very warm, welcoming and nurturing environment where children feel emotionally secure. Children have built strong relationships with one another.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice with her co-childminder, to improve the quality of childcare. She is committed to professional development to update her skills and knowledge even further.  Children thoroughly enjoy playing together and they behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to take turns and share toys and activities.  The childminder observes children's levels of development effectively. She plans interesting activities that support the next steps in their learning so that they make progress from when they first start.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 provide all parents with a short written summary of their child's development between the ages of two and three years. 30/03/2018

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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

 enhance partnership working with other early years providers and teaching staff, to further improve outcomes for children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector took account of a range of written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times. She discussed the self- evaluation process and checked for evidence of ongoing suitability for those living and working on the premises.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, such as safeguarding procedures and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. She discussed assessment and planning with the childminder.  The inspector observed children during their play, and discussed the impact of the activities on children's learning and development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder routinely updates her knowledge of safeguarding issues. She has a secure understanding of how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. The childminder is vigilant and supervises children closely. She risk assesses her home carefully and takes appropriate steps to ensure it is a safe place to play. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has built close relationships with parents. Parents comment that 'the childminder shows compassion and is kind'. However, information sharing with other providers is not effective enough.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder monitors children's progress and plans suitably challenging activities for them. However, she does not share a summary of children's progress at age two with parents, as required. She helps children to acquire the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. For example, she sounds out phonics as they play together and helps younger children count up to 10. The childminder encourages parents to share information about children's learning and development at home. For example, she supports them when children are ready to potty train. The childminder ensures that children begin to develop an understanding of diversity beyond their immediate experiences. For example, children engage in activities to learn about the Festival of Light and Chinese New Year.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's health and well-being successfully. Children have ample physical exercise and fresh air. They play together in the garden and have regular trips to the park. Children accompany the childminder when she takes children to school and nursery. This helps them to become familiar with the school environment and teachers. Children begin to understand the importance of managing their own personal needs. They wash their hands independently before each meal and attempt to wipe their nose. Children show curiosity as they confidently ask the childminder questions. They watch closely as she puts together the lever to move pretend bales of hay in the toy barn. She adds new words, to help increase children's vocabulary further.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady progress. They grow in confidence and independence. They develop self-help skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning, and their eventual move to school. For example, they independently put on their coat and shoes. Children develop social skills and know it is important to share and be kind to one another.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490227 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1025943 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 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She works with another childminder, in Bexleyheath, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm.

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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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