Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 05/03/2013 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

 The childminder effectively promotes children's communication skills through high levels of interaction during play  Robust methods of self-evaluation enable the childminder to clearly identify her strengths and successfully monitor her plans for improvement  Effective partnership with parents help ensure consistency of care regarding children's individual needs and daily routines  The childminder provides a good range of activities and outings that promote all areas of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 younger children have fewer opportunities to use a range of challenging physical play equipment during indoor and outside play.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 activities in the living room and conservatory with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder and read information written by parents regarding the quality of the childminder's service.  The inspector undertook joint observations with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records, safeguarding procedures and parental consent forms.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and two children in the Grove Park area of the London Borough of Lewisham. Children have access to all areas of the home, although the ground floor is mainly used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. There is currently one child on roll in the early years age range who is under one year.

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

 extend opportunities and resources that stimulate and challenge toddlers to further promote their physical skills during indoor and outside play for example, by using tunnels, slopes, low-level steps, push-along toys and trundle trikes.

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who attend

The childminder supports children's learning well. She makes consistent observations of children's progress and links these to the areas of learning to accurately identify their priorities for learning. The childminder uses this information to plan activities which take account of the children's individual needs and interests effectively. The cycle of observation, assessment and planning is firmly embedded in the childminder's practice. As a result, children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder works closely with parents to effectively share information about children's progress.

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who attend

The childminder provides a stimulating range of learning opportunities and the quality of her teaching is good. Children benefit from indoor and outside play along with outings in the local community. The childminder encourages children to sit independently and crawl and walk while holding onto the furniture. She supports their movements well and stays close by as they practise their walking skills. However, children have fewer opportunities to use resources that stimulate and challenge their physical control. The childminder successfully engages children in play through high levels of interaction, which supports their communication and language skills. For example, she talks to children about what they are doing so that they learn to link words to actions and objects. She reads books, shows children photographs and talks to them about the pictures. The childminder waits for their response and is in tune with their babbles and attempts at speaking. This

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who attend

purposefully encourages their early communication and language development. The childminder also initiates lots of eye contact and encourages their actions and gestures. She sings songs with children and encourages them to join in with the actions.

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who attend

The childminder encourages children to move freely and develop their independent learning skills as they make choices during play. She is highly skilled in allowing children time to explore without interruption and appropriately intervenes to extend and support their learning. For example, children use a range of resources that stimulate them to handle and manipulate things, such as toys with buttons to press and things to pull. The childminder only shows them how these toys work if they cannot solve these problems independently.

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who attend

Children enhance their understanding of their senses as they explore a wide range of resources and objects in the treasure baskets that the childminder has made. For example, the childminder encourages them to smell a lemon and a lavender bag and feel the different textures of the ribbons, brushes and objects. Children also explore textures while playing with a corn flour mixture and use paints to create handprints on their Mother's Day cards. Children learn about the community in which they live as they go on frequent outings to the park to feed the ducks. They also go to a variety of children's groups to socialise with other children, which promotes their personal and social skills.

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

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They have good relationships with her and enjoy lots of cuddles and hugs. This helps them to feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder successfully works with parents to implement her settling-in procedures when children begin attending. She finds out information about children's individual needs and routines to effectively promote consistency of care. The childminder gently supports children in learning about safety during play. She maintains good daily routines so that children begin to learn about expectations of their behaviour.

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

The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to gain fresh air and exercise during outings and play. The childminder supports children's developing independence along with their self-care skills. For example, she encourages younger children to hold their bottle while feeding. The childminder shows high regard to maintaining good hygiene standards at all times. She makes sure that she appropriately stores and heats food provided by parents, showing regard for food safety standards, to promote children's healthy diets.

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provision

The childminder has good systems in place to help safeguard children and promote their welfare. She has devised a range of policies and procedures that promote children's safety and well-being. The childminder knows what to do if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. She has relevant safeguarding procedures in place and has attended safeguarding training. The childminder maintains appropriate written records regarding the children in her care, which she appropriately shares with parents. The childminder shows high regard to promoting children's safety. She conducts regular risk assessments relating to the home and outings.

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provision

Children enjoy a welcoming learning environment, including a dedicated playroom. The childminder provides a broad range of toys and books that are well organised and stored at low level. This enables children to make choices of toys during play and follow their own interests. The childminder has a good range of child sized furniture and equipment to support children's physical care needs. She successfully monitors children's learning and development to make certain she provides well-planned activities and outings that meet children's individual learning needs effectively.

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provision

Robust systems are in place for the childminder to evaluate the quality of her service. The childminder completes thorough and accurate evaluations of her practice. She highlights her strengths and areas for development to improve outcomes for children. She also devises action plans so that she can track her own progress effectively. The childminder shows regard to extending her own personal development. She completes courses relating to childcare and attends a childminders' group where good practice is shared. The childminder works closely with parents to share information on a daily basis. They maintain a home contact book to help ensure communication is effective. In addition, the childminder uses questionnaires to find out about the views of parents. She then uses this information to devise an action plan relating to any comments that parents make. Parents comment that their children are happy in the childminder's care.

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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 action. 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 EY449107 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 880660 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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