Childminder in GreenwichOfsted inspection, 10 Jun 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2015 26 November 2008

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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 emotionally secure because the childminder is gentle, caring and warmly welcomes children into her home.  The quality of teaching is effective because the childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements. She uses this knowledge to plan focused activities for children based on their interests and individual learning needs.  The childminder promotes children's independence and self-help skills. Children serve themselves during meal and snack times.  The childminder provides children with richly diverse resources which help them to understand that people have different experiences and backgrounds.  The childminder strongly reflects on her practice in order to make improvements that boost children's learning and development progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are few opportunities for children to learn to recognise print and numbers in the outdoor environment.

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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

 develop the outdoor learning environment to promote children's learning and recognition of print and numbers

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children as they played.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.  The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed documents including children's files, policies and training certificates.  The inspector spoke with the childminder to assess her knowledge of the children she cares for. The inspector also spoke to parents to gather their views on the childminder's provision.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of the childminder's provision is good because she successfully supports children's learning and development. She uses focused observations and assessments to measure children's progress. Therefore, she is able to meet children's individual learning needs. The childminder uses skilful questioning to encourage children to think about what they are doing and stretch their knowledge. For example, when teaching children about the difference between fruits, she asks children to consider the size, shape and texture. The childminder plans exciting activities based on the children's interests. For example, as children enjoy dinosaurs, the childminder extends this interest. She provides opportunities for children to play with dinosaurs in messy play activities. The childminder is committed to preparing children for the next stages of their learning and the move to school. She makes strong links between the children's pre-school and her provision. The childminder

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who attend. This is good

produces summaries of children's learning with the children's teachers. This ensures children make progress in both learning environments.

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good

Children form effective bonds with the childminder and display confidence. This is because the childminder is friendly, warm and engages well with children. She interacts with children in a positive manner and gives children plenty of praise. The childminder gives children clear boundaries and expectations of behaviour. She positively rewards good behaviour, which encourages children to behave well. The childminder ensures that children get plenty of physical exercise in order to keep fit and healthy. She provides nutritious, freshly cooked meals and snacks for children that promote their physical well- being.

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provision is good

The childminder is committed to meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a strong knowledge of safeguarding and is confidently aware of the child protection procedures to follow if she has concerns. The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents. Parents feedback on how well their children have progressed since starting with the childminder. The childminder attends various training courses in order to strengthen her provision. For example, she has learnt how to teach children based on strong observations of their play patterns. This positively influences children's outcomes and ensures they make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342872 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 828429 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 26 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Woolwich, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder provides 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

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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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