Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 is caring and attentive to the needs of children. This helps children to be confident and happy.  The childminder encourages children to develop good early writing and mathematics skills, which support them to be ready for their next stages in learning.  The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and understands her responsibility to protect children and keep them safe.  The childminder tracks children's achievements well. She uses observations to assess their learning and development. This means that children are making rapid progress from their starting points.  The childminder promotes children's physical health by providing wholesome meals and taking children out to children's centres, playgroups, and parks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always promote children's independence because she often does things for them. Therefore, children miss opportunities to learn to manage their own hygiene and feed themselves.  The childminder does not use stories, picture books, nappy changing routines, or role play to encourage children to develop an awareness of their bodily needs, such as toilet training.

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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

 make use of well-planned play, routines and resources to encourage children to become aware of their bodily needs and prepare for the next steps in their physical development  promote children's independence consistently by helping them to be responsible for their own self-care needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of early years care and education.  The inspector interacted with children and the childminder and observed the quality of teaching.  The inspector reviewed the childminders documentation, including training certificates, policies and self-evaluation tools.  The inspector reviewed written parent feedback to assess their views on the childminder's provision.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good because the childminder has a good understanding of how to make learning fun for children. For example, the childminder uses songs to reinforce children's understanding of animals and the sounds they make. The childminder uses skilful questioning to encourage children to develop their communication and language. This fosters positive interactions between the childminder and children. The childminder has a good understanding of early intervention. She successfully summarises children's achievements through the progress check for two-year-olds. This means that any gaps in children's learning are readily identified and actioned. Parent partnerships are positive in improving outcomes for children. Parents provide positive written feedback that shows they are pleased with their children's progress.

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good

The childminder ensures that children have a good understanding of their expectations, which fosters good behaviour. Children are confident and motivated. For example, they use their initiative to tidy the environment after playtime. Children's safety is of utmost importance to the childminder as she maintains a risk-free environment that promotes children's well-being. Generally, children are independent and enjoy learning to do things for themselves.

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provision is good

The childminder is committed to implementing the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She works in partnership with a local authority early years advisor. This has resulted in effective self-evaluation that takes into account the views of parents and children. The childminder swiftly identifies her strengths and areas for improvement. She regularly attends training to update her knowledge and understanding of early years practice. For example, she has developed her knowledge of how to identify children's patterns of learning. This results in good planning which drives positive outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431529 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 796849 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 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

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Plumstead area of the London Borough of Greenwich, close to shops, parks and schools. The childminder's home is situated on the second floor of a block of maisonettes, with no lift access.

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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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