Teall, Paula Mary

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2018 13 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 develops close relationships with children and their parents. She provides regular feedback to parents about children's learning and encourages them to extend children's development at home.  The childminder observes and assesses children's learning effectively. She provides stimulating learning opportunities that meet individual children's interests and needs. The childminder supports children during their play and helps them to make good progress with their development.  The childminder evaluates the provision and has successfully addressed the recommendation from the previous inspection. For example, she has increased opportunities for children to use their senses to explore a range of sensory and natural resources, to support their development.  Children are happy within the childminder's care and they display a strong sense of belonging. Children are clear about their interests and they are able to make the

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This provision is good

childminder aware of what they would like to do next.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a broad range of opportunities for children to learn about other people and cultures that are different to their own.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop further children's understanding of taking turns, to help strengthen their social 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

 extend opportunities to increase children's awareness of the similarities and differences between their own and other families within the local community  make best use of opportunities to support children to strengthen their social skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder’s training certificates, insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily teaching and care practices.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder, and observed the quality of care and teaching.  The inspector took account of parents’ written feedback during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder benefits from regular professional development opportunities and support from the local authority childminding coordinator. For example, she makes good use of training opportunities and she refreshes safeguarding training every three years. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow to report any concerns, including allegations. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to complete relevant health and safety checks to minimise risks to children. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She works closely with other settings that children attend to support continuity in their development. The childminder encourages parents to approach her for any information and she knows how to signpost them to seek support from other professionals, if necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of indoor and outside learning opportunities for children to enjoy. She skilfully interacts with younger children to develop their skills. For example, she uses simple sentences to support their speech and language development. Children learn the words and happily sing along to nursery rhymes. The childminder plans for children to use a range of tools to help develop their small muscles and coordination. She encourages them to persevere at tasks that they may find difficult. Children explore and use their imagination effectively. For example, they pretend to make a crocodile from play dough. The childminder supports children to count and recognise colours successfully. Older children develop their mathematical and literacy skills effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well. They develop close bonds and attachments to the childminder. Children invite the childminder to join in with their play and they value her contribution. The childminder supports children effectively to develop their confidence and independence. For example, she allows them to make decisions and lead their play. She offers praise and encouragement to keep children engaged and to make them aware that they are doing well. Children behave well. They listen and use positive words, such as 'please' and 'thank you', appropriately. The childminder provides outdoor opportunities for children to enjoy rigorous activities and to develop their physical skills effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and they develop skills that will help with the next stage in their learning. For example, younger children show high levels of curiosity and concentrate well during their play. They express themselves successfully, using speech and gestures. Older children practise writing and show an interest in stories. They develop their creative skills well and enjoy the use of craft materials to make designs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115844 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1126670 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Sidcup. The childminder operates on weekdays, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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