Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2015 27 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

 The childminder develops a good understanding of the needs of children when they start by gaining information from parents. This helps her to support children with their care, learning and development needs from the start.  The childminder is highly focused on keeping her knowledge up-to-date. She has a relevant early years qualification and attends training to update her skills and improve outcomes for children. This has had a positive impact on her educational programme for children, particularly for two-year-olds.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides continuous assessment of children's achievements and plans activities based on children's interests and learning needs. Therefore, children make good progress in their development.  The childminder is passionate about prioritising children's safety and well-being. She regularly conducts risk assessments to ensure her environment is safe for children to

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This provision is good

move around and enjoy their play.  The childminder encourages children to behave well by establishing positive daily routines. Children sit well together and sing together as their meals are prepared.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always reflect children's own cultural backgrounds to strengthen the wide range of diversity resources she has on offer.  On minor occasions, the childminder does not fully explain the concepts of adult- planned group games to younger children. This does not always enable them to participate fully to gain the most from the learning experience.

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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 children's enjoyment of planned group games by making sure they understand the concepts before starting so that all children are able to participate fully  enhance diversity resources by continuing to reflect children's own cultural backgrounds so that they can learn more about the differences and similarities between themselves and each other.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities involving the childminder and children and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed children's records, planning documents and policies.  The inspector spoke to the childminder to assess her knowledge of education and care.  The inspector spoke to children about activities they were engaged in.  The inspector reviewed all parts of the premises used for childminding.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder promotes children's communication well by encouraging plenty of singing and reading throughout the day. Children enjoy reading favourite books with the childminder. They repeat interesting words like 'squelch' and 'swish' and do the accompanying actions. The childminder is passionate about helping children to achieve. She works in close partnership with parents to focus children's planning and next steps. This means that children make steady and continuous progress in their learning. The childminder supports children's literacy and numeracy well by encouraging children to recognise letters and numerals in the indoor and outside environment. For example, she encourages children to find the initials of their names hidden in sawdust during messy play activities. This helps children to prepare for the next stages of their learning.

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good

The childminder provides children with a warm, engaging and caring environment that encourages children to thrive. Children are happy and settled as they play because the childminder is sensitive and friendly in her approach. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles by giving children plenty of opportunities for physical exercise and providing nutritious meal options. She encourages children to develop good independence skills as they manage their own hygiene and personal needs. Children's well-being is of high importance to the childminder. For example, she has tailored menus that clearly detail which child can eat specific foods. This positively protects children with allergies and respects children's cultural sensitivities.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She regularly evaluates the effectiveness of her provision, taking into account the views of children and parents. This enables her to ensure that she is consistently meeting the needs of children. Parents give very good feedback and record that they are extremely pleased with the childminder's service and the progress their children have made. The childminder works in partnership with the local authority early years advisor and other childminders to share good practice and improve her skills. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children. She knows the correct reporting procedures if she is concerned about children's welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359497 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 828750 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Woolwich, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. She operates all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives free entitlement funding for two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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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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