Langdon, Faye Paula

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2018 21 July 2015

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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 forms secure attachments with children and values their unique ideas. This helps children to feel happy and confident in her care and they develop strong self-esteem.  The childminder deploys herself well to supervise children's play and keep them safe. She carries out regular safety checks of her play areas to identify and minimise any hazards to children's play.  The childminder builds good relationships with parents and regularly shares information about children's care and learning needs to help provide continuity.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder provides a good range of activities and resources to meet the different learning needs of children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently monitor children's development as precisely as possible, to enable her to identify gaps and plan more accurately for their next steps in learning.  Children have few opportunities to develop their mark making and early writing skills to help prepare them for future learning.

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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

 improve systems for monitoring children's progress even further, to provide an even sharper focus on identifying any gaps in learning and development  extend opportunities for children to develop their early mark making and writing skills as they progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed areas in the property used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, such as evidence of household members' suitability and the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role in child protection and knows what action to take if any welfare concerns arise. She monitors children's attendance closely and is aware of her duty to prevent and protect children from exposure to situations that may put them at significant risk of harm. The childminder keeps required documentation on children and shares this with parents to help support children's welfare. The childminder works closely with other childminders and reads regular updates on current legislation and practice to help keep her knowledge and skills up to date. This helps her to evaluate her provision and make changes that benefit the children. The childminder liaises with other early years settings that children attend, to help provide a consistent approach in meeting children's learning and developmental needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans relevant activities that suit children's developmental and learning needs. She interacts well with children to extend their play even further. For example, during a play dough activity, the childminder asked relevant questions and gave children time to respond. She extended the activity well to build on children's understanding of where different fish and insects live. The childminder encourages children to count and identify colours and shapes in their play, which successfully supports children's mathematical skills. Overall, the childminder observes children's play well, to find out what their interests are and provide activities to build on these to enhance learning further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a safe and welcoming environment. She gives clear expectations for behaviour and encourages children to share and take turns. This contributes positively to the way children behave. The childminder encourages parents to send in healthy food and uses mealtimes to talk to the children about the importance of healthy eating. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, including the use of the childminder's garden and trips to the local nursery. All these help to successfully support their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are sociable and have good relationships with one another. Children are occupied and show a willingness to learn. For example, they follow instructions and maintain good concentration when using play dough to make different shapes. Some older children talk confidently and use a good range of vocabulary. Children develop good skills in preparation for their move to nursery and school. For example, they can put their shoes on independently, and recognise basic shapes and colours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115690 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1126666 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 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley. She offers her service on weekdays, all year round.

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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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