Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 05/02/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Young children are cared for in a nurturing environment. This is because the childminder provides well for each child's individual learning needs.  Young children are happy and build a positive relationship with the childminder who tunes in effectively to each child.  The childminder's excellent learning records reflect her knowledge of each child's development and progression. Assessment is precise and enables play activities to be matched to children's abilities.  Good emphasis is put upon developing babies' communication and physical skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 play resources which promote children's climbing and different movements indoors and outside are not yet available.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and the childminder's interactions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the children's starting points and progress with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled relevant documentation including some safeguarding documentation and learning records.  The inspector looked at feedback letters from parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and pre-school daughter in a house in the Brookwood area of Woking. All areas of the property are used for childminding and toilet facilities are on the first floor. The childminder is situated close to local schools and shops and there is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. There is one child on roll in the early years age range. The childminder holds qualified early years teacher status.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 extend play resources which promote climbing and movement both indoors and out.

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who attend

The childminder's very good knowledge of early years education means she meets and promotes children's learning needs well. She fully understands the observation, assessment and planning cycle. As a consequence, the childminder swiftly assesses children's needs and plans active play opportunities accordingly. The childminder is developing her skills of supporting children under two in their play and learning and offers them positive encouragement and support to meet developmental milestones. For example, she imitates and builds on young children's early vocalisations, when they excitedly look and point out the window. She talks about the birds they see and the trees blowing in the wind to promote understanding and speaking skills. In addition, the childminder is introducing 'baby signing' into daily routines, which effectively aids children's communication skills. Good emphasis is put upon children developing physical

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who attend

skills, such as walking unaided. She offers young children her hands to hold onto, walking toys and encourages them to use furniture that is the correct height.

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who attend

One-year-old's demonstrate they are beginning to learn about routines. For example, during child-led play they climb on a low level chair to reach for their water cup. This is located in the same place each day on the 'water station'. However, play resources that promote appropriate climbing and other different movement skills indoors and out are not yet available. Children have fun crawling in and out of the homemade cardboard house, exploring the balls. Playful interactions take place between the babies and the childminder. They spontaneously play peek-a-boo with one another when they put a wicker basket on their head, which promotes positive relationships and self-confidence. The childminder is particularly good at supporting children who are beginning to attend school in their learning. For example, she complements the work of their teachers, by supporting children in their homework linked to letters and sounds. When children spontaneously sing a

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who attend

rhyme about a jelly on a plate, the childminder helps them to make jelly together. This is prompted by a child's comment 'you can't put jelly on a plate' and follows with an experiment to see if it is possible. The childminder involves parents in children's learning by sharing her learning records. In addition, she talks with parents about how to effectively promote different aspects of their learning, such as limiting the use of a dummy.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children thrive in this nurturing home because of the safe, supportive care they receive. They demonstrate confidence and emotional security in their surroundings because the childminder builds a positive relationship with them. This is demonstrated when young children independently explore the environment but 'check in' with the childminder for cuddles and re-assurance. The childminder ensures babies are safe by being vigilant and using safe practices, such as strapping them into the highchair for snack and mealtimes. Babies and young children are stimulated and well motivated in their play. The play resources are easily available for them to make choices. The varied environment and good use of the garden supports children's all round development.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children receive positive praise and encouragement, which enables them to flourish. Good teaching techniques to promote positive behaviour are in place. For example, the childminder puts on a musical toy at tidy up time and role models, packing the toys away. Children develop a healthy lifestyle through daily physical exercise and the promotion of healthy eating by the childminder. Nutritious lunchtime meals are on offer and the childminder pays good attention to helping children eat their 'five a day'. In addition, she effectively keeps to children's home care routines. For example, at naptime babies swiftly go down to sleep in their cot, with their comforter, which facilitates good growth and development. Children play outdoors, wearing wellington boots and snow suits. They explore the sand and practise their physical skills. Young children are learning how to manage their own physical needs. They see their cup on the 'water station' and they help

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

themselves to a drink. This keeps them healthy and means that they do not become thirsty.

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provision

The childminder has a very good understanding of her responsibility to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She demonstrates diligence in promoting effective safeguarding practices, such as making sure visitors are signed in and out of the home. The childminder has a very secure understanding of implementing the child protection procedure. She risk assesses her home to ensure hazards are kept to a minimum and keeps associated documentation. There is a well-documented drive to improve the settings' practices, with an action plan in place. For example, the newly registered childminder undertook a training course on the two-year-old progress check in the Autumn. She developed a biting policy to share with parents after researching biting, because a few incidents occurred with the younger children. Self-evaluation is accurate, based on constant evaluations of her practice and a desire to offer high quality provision. As a very self-reflective, self-aware childminder, she seeks the

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provision

constructive feedback from parents and the children. The childminder has devised a child friendly evaluation sheet for the older early years children to use after play activities. This feedback helps her to shape future play activities and improvements to the setting. The childminder builds very good relationship with parents who write positively and knowingly about the setting. For example, comments include 'the childminder is very flexible, reliable and cares very much for all the children'. The childminder knows where to obtain additional help for any child who may need it. She has a first-rate knowledge of partnership working with others and has met and liaised with the children's teachers. This has enabled them to work collaboratively together, which results in positive learning outcomes for the children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448312 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 810833 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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