Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2015 4 June 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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

 The childminder plans activities and learning experiences using children's interests. This means that children are eager and motivated to learn and, therefore, they make good progress.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how to promote children's good health and welfare. This is consistent through effective management of recording accidents and the administration of medication to children.  The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet by providing a range of healthy choices for snack and mealtimes.  The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. This promotes children's emotional well-being and consistency in learning and development.  The childminder has established links with professionals in other settings that children attend. She shares children's developmental information to promote continuity in care

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not fully extend children's awareness of the world around them during planned activities.

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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

 fully develop and extend children's knowledge about the environment during planned activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children and discussed the learning and development requirements.  The inspector looked at the premises, toys and play equipment available for the children.  The inspector checked the childminder's policies and procedures, including safeguarding.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process and spoke with children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses observations and assessments to help children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Overall, she provides challenging and motivating learning opportunities, which enhance children's development in all areas of learning. For example, the childminder helps children to develop hand- eye coordination using puzzles and lacing beads. Children correctly name mini-beasts as they complete puzzles. However, the childminder does not fully use this opportunity to extend children's knowledge and help them to learn about their immediate environment through further questioning. The childminder's knowledge about how children learn means that she encourages children to take the lead in their play. Consequently, children develop their independence and the skills needed for school. The childminder play alongside children and engages them in discussions. This develops children's communication skills. Overall, the quality of teaching

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who attend. This is good

is good, which means that children are ready for the next stage of their learning or the move to school.

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good

The childminder provides a safe and caring environment for children. Children are confident and happy. The childminder carries out daily checks and risk assessments that help to identify potential risks to children. The childminder supports children to learn how to manage their own behaviour because she praises children and uses consistent distraction techniques. Children learn safe practices. For example, the childminder practises fire drills with the children and talks to them about how to keep safe in an emergency. The childminder helps children to lead healthy lifestyles. They benefit from daily fresh air through trips to the park and outdoor play. This promotes children's well- being.

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provision is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation stage. She reviews her provision through an effective evaluation system and seeks the views of parents and children to identify areas for improvement. The childminder monitors children's progress and completes the required progress check for two-year-old children. She shares good practice with her colleagues and updates her knowledge through training. For example, the childminder has attended training to enhance her understanding of how children learn, which has improved the way she supports children to learn through play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510620 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 814343 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Kidbrooke, in the London Borough of Greenwich. She offers care 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

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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