Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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 provides children with a range of exciting activities and resources that motivate them during their play.  Children are happy and settled and have established warm relationships with the childminder, which promotes their well-being successfully.  The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate and has completed safeguarding training. This helps her to keep children safe because she knows what to do in an emergency or if she should have concerns about a child's welfare.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are good which supports children's individual needs between home, school and the childminder's setting. This promotes a consistent approach as information is shared well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider ways to seek the views of children to enable them to contribute ideas to help shape the service offered.

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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

 strengthen ways for children to put forward their views to contribute further to shaping future action plans.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during play activities.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, daily attendance registers and children's records.  The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children make their own choices from a good range of resources and the childminder takes into account their interests well, such as cooking activities. The childminder has a good relationship with the local school and talks to the teachers about what children do. As a result, she complements children's learning effectively. For example, she talks to children about what they are doing and introduces new words as they explore cooking utensils and ingredients. In addition, the childminder skilfully asks children questions to encourage them to think and respond. She gets to know the children very well. The childminder uses information from parents about children's interests and abilities to settle children effectively. Children learn about different cultures and festivals through stimulating resources and outings in the local community.

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good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. She is calm and caring and has positive relationships with children. As a result, children are happy and content in her care. Children receive constant praise for their achievements, which ensures they develop their self-confidence. They learn about health and hygiene. For example, children know they need to wash their hands before eating and handling food. They learn how to handle a knife correctly to safely cut up fruit for their snack. The childminder provides healthy snacks and children grow vegetables in the garden so that they understand where food comes from. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise to support their good health and well-being. They are encouraged to use good manners and say 'please' and 'thank you', which supports good social skills.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is committed to training and developing her skills and knowledge to provide a good quality provision for children and their families. Overall, the childminder evaluates her service well and identifies the strengths and areas to develop securely. She gains parents feedback to support her self-evaluation. The childminder undertakes thorough safety checks in her home, garden and on outings to ensure all areas are safe and suitable for children. Parents' say they are very happy with the care and play experiences their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425233 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 886608 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 Plumstead in the London Borough of Greenwich. She provides her service all year round, Monday to Friday.

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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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