Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 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 has a good understanding of how to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows what action to take should she have concerns about a child's welfare and maintains a high standard of safety for children in her care.  The childminder has a strong understanding of how to meet the learning and development requirements. Children are very engaged with exciting activities and good- quality resources. They thoroughly enjoy their play and learning.  The childminder takes children out daily, which promotes their physical skills and well- being effectively. She knows their individual needs and provides a safe and secure environment. Children are confident as a result.  Parents benefit from the strong partnerships developed with the childminder. She shares details of children's care and learning, and seeks information from parents about their home experiences. This helps to provide consistency in the teaching and care

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has a variety of resources in the garden to promote children's physical development. However, she does not always provide many resources outside to broaden their experiences and extend their learning as effectively in other areas.  There are few printed words or letters in the environment for children to see and use. Therefore, the childminder is not fully supporting their early reading skills.

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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

 extend the variety of resources outdoors to promote a wider range of activities and support all areas of learning further  provide more opportunities for children to develop their skills for early reading with more letters and words in their environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play in the childminder's home.  The inspector examined a range of documentation, including suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector evaluated children's play and learning during the inspection.  The inspector read parents' questionnaires to gather their views about the provision.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows the children well. Consequently, teaching is consistently good. She recognises their emerging interests and next steps in learning. She shares observations and assessments with parents. They work together to plan and think through ideas about how to move the children forward. The childminder adapts her practice in relation to children's ages and stages of learning. For example, she uses clear and simple words when talking to children. She counts to ten with those who are able to do so, and extends their counting further. The childminder asks questions and gives the children time to think and respond to develop their thinking and communication skills. The childminder uses a variety of well-planned activities and games to teach children valuable skills for the future. This prepares them well for the next stage in learning and starting school. Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners. At the inspection, they chose favourite stories and

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who attend. This is good

listened intently to the childminder as she read. As a result of effective teaching, their progress is good.

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good

The childminder is caring and considerate to the needs of children. She provides a warm and welcoming environment where children flourish. The childminder encourages children to be independent and to choose what they want to play from the range of resources available. Children behave well. At the inspection, the childminder supported children to think about their feelings when they upset each other. She offered plenty of praise and encouragement for children's efforts and achievements, therefore promoting children's self-motivation and well-being. The childminder develops children's awareness of keeping safe when teaching them about fire drills and involving them in helping to tidy up. Children enjoy trips to local groups, parks and walks. The childminder helps them develop good social skills when they mix with others. She encourages children to develop good hygiene routines and care for themselves. She provides a good choice of nutritious meals

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good

and snacks, which meet dietary requirements and teach them about healthy eating.

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provision is good

The childminder maintains all the required records and obtains the information she needs to manage children's care effectively. She attends regular training to develop her skills and to help her evaluate children's progress effectively. She identifies where they need more support to ensure they continuously progress. The childminder routinely monitors the activities and experiences on offer. This helps her to recognise her strengths and plan improvements for the continuous development of the provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438103 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 888597 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 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

The childminder lives in Thamesmead, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder is available for work all day, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.30pm.

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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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