Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2015 16 April 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children are able to make independent choices about the toys they want to play with due to the low-level storage and the labels depicting what is inside toy boxes.  The childminder supports children's health and well-being well. His healthy, nutritious menus reflective diversity and introduce children to a wide range of food from around the world.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder and his co-childminder, which helps children feel happy and secure.  The childminder effectively safeguards children because he has a comprehensive understanding of his responsibilities to meet the welfare and safeguarding requirements.  Parents are positive in their praise of the childminder and the significant progress their children have made in his care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Links with other early years settings, where some children attend, do not include sharing information about children's developmental progress.  The childminder does not fully support older and/or more able children to build on their independence. For example, by involving them in the preparation of drinks and food at meal times.

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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

 enhance partnerships with other early years settings in order to support a more consistent, shared approach to children's ongoing learning and development  review the organisation of snack and meal times to promote independence skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, his co-childminder and children.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and the suitability of other adults living in or working in the home  The inspector observed the childminder engaged in a range of play activities with the children.  The inspector looked at all the areas used for childminding.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. He provides children with a wide range of activities and play experiences that cover all areas of learning. The childminder collects comprehensive information about children from parents. He uses this information effectively in his initial planning to provide activities that meet children's stages of development and current interests. The childminder uses ongoing observations to ensure that children are developing in line with their expected levels of achievement. He encourages children's language and communication well during play activities, asking them questions to extend their thinking. The childminder supports children's emerging communication skills by modelling new vocabulary appropriately without impinging on children's confidence. For example, when a child says a word incorrectly, he repeats the word back in conversation. This helps reinforce the right word

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good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's warm, homely setting. The childminder responds well to the differing needs and development stages of the children attending. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden, at local parks and on outings in the local community. These trips also support children's understanding of the world around them and provide opportunities to teach them about road safety. The childminder takes children to local Children's Centres and to meet up with other childminders. This enables them to build relationships with other children in a larger group situation. In addition, this supports children's social skills of sharing and turn taking. The childminder generally promotes children's self-care and independence well. He encourages children to develop independent hygiene practices and to put their own coats and shoes on. However, he does not use all opportunities to extend these skills. For

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good

example, he does not involve the older and/or more able children to participate in the preparation of snacks and meals.

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provision is good

The childminder works closely with his co-childminder to support children's welfare and learning needs. He demonstrates a good understanding of the procedures to follow should he have a concern about a child. When working with an assistant, the childminder ensures he supports them and that they are fully aware of their responsibilities. The childminder comprehensively evaluates his practice, taking into account the views of parents and children. He has completed numerous training courses, which have enhanced his practice. The childminder has established effective links with parents and some early years settings to share information about children's learning. However, he has not fully developed all necessary links to promote a consistent, shared approach to children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433628 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 823911 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in October 2011. He lives in Abbeywood, London and works with another childminder. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. On occasions, the childminder also works with an assistant. The childminder has 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

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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