Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2015 27 August 2009

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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

 The childminder provides children with a highly stimulating environment that fosters their independence and imagination as they play.  The quality of teaching is good because the childminder effectively plans, observes and assesses children's progress. This helps to ensure that children are learning and achieving.  The childminder is committed to fulfilling the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She undertakes regular training to keep up-to-date with early year's policy and practice. This enables her to strengthen the educational programme to support children's outcomes.  The childminder is positive, friendly, and a good role model. This enables children to be emotionally secure and well behaved.  The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of the environment to promote children's safety and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always effectively strengthen two-way communication with parents. Therefore, she sometimes misses chances to gain further parental contributions to children's learning and development.  The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to learn to recognise print and numbers in the outdoor learning 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

 improve the two-way flow of communication with parents in order to enhance their contribution to their children's learning experiences  develop the outdoor learning environment to promote children's recognition of print and numbers, to support their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder about children's education and care.  The inspector spoke to the children about the activities they were participating in.  The inspector reviewed documentation including first aid certificates, policies and risk assessments.  The inspector observed children playing inside the home and in the enclosed outdoor area.  The inspector reviewed the premises used for childminding to check that children are safe.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans activities based on children's interests and offers challenges to extend their learning. For example, when children expressed an interest in water play, the childminder encouraged them to get the hosepipe, turn on the tap and fill up trays with water by themselves. This encourages children to think about the sequence of activities and strengthens their independence. The childminder prepares children for the next stages of their learning. She works in close partnership with local schools in order to share information on children's achievements and work plans. This enables children to sharpen their skills. The childminder encourages children to develop interest and knowledge about life and the natural environment. For example, children have the opportunity to see turtles, guinea pigs and reptiles in the childminders home. The childminder plans activities for children that teach them how to look after snails and make snail houses made of

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who attend. This is good

leaves. This encourages children to explore and care for things in the natural world.

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good

The childminder is good at supporting children's physical skills. For example, she has a well-resourced outdoor area that includes a swing, sea saw and trampoline to promote children's physical well-being. Children have the choice to access the outdoor area as they please which boosts their sense of fun and enjoyment. Children are very confident and self-assured because the childminder communicates in a sensitive and caring manner. The childminder provides healthy snacks for the children including a variety of fresh fruit that ensures that children develop good eating habits. The childminder pays close attention to children's hygiene and always reminds children to wash their hands after playing in the garden and before snack time. This promotes children's well-being and prevents the cross contamination of germs.

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provision is good

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date by attending training. She knows whom to contact if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder regularly reflects on the effectiveness of her provision. She captures the views of parents, children and advisors to identify her strengths and weaknesses. Parents share glowing reports on their children's progress and the childminders high standard of provision. The childminder has improved on previous recommendations by linking observations to children's next steps in learning. This enables the childminder to measure children's outcomes successfully and monitor their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319695 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 834581 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in a house in Plumstead, in the Royal borough of Greenwich. The childminder operates all year round. The childminder has a level 3 early years qualification.

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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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