Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2015 4 November 2008

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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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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not hold a valid and relevant first-aid qualification. This breaches the requirements of the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register.  On occasions, the childminder does not organise group activities to ensure that quieter children share their ideas.  At times, the childminder does not always fully support children's independence. She does not readily provide resources to enable children to take care of their own hygiene needs.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has attended safeguarding training. She has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and processes to promote children's welfare.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to enhance children's learning. She has an effective system for planning, observing and assessing children's achievements. This means that all children are making steady progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder generally reflects well on the strengths and weaknesses of her provision in order to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder is warm and caring; she interacts with children in a positive manner. This promotes children's self-esteem and gives them confidence.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 obtain and maintain an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification, in order to be able to respond appropriately to a medical emergency.

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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 opportunities for children to independently manage their own personal hygiene and self-care routines  review the organisation of group activities to enable all children to fully engage and play an active part.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure an appropriate first-aid qualification is obtained (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure an appropriate first-aid qualification is obtained (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to children about their activities.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her views on children's education and care.  The inspector reviewed children's files, policies, training certificates and risk assessment documents.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children.

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who attend. This is good

Overall, the quality of teaching is good because the childminder understands how children learn and how to support their development. She plans a wide variety of activities based on their next steps and interests. Children enjoy learning about plants and wildlife as the childminder uses her knowledge to extend their awareness of nature. Children enjoy watching birds feeding from birdseed hanging baskets in the garden. The childminder supports children's language and cultural backgrounds well. Children with English as an additional language make good progress in English because the childminder collaborates with their parents to gain key words in their home languages. The childminder also celebrates children's cultures as she encourages parents to bring in foods reflecting their heritage. However, at times, the childminder allows children that are more vocal to dominate group activities. This is because she does not consistently encourage quieter

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who attend. This is good

children to contribute. Children are ready for school as the childminder helps to them to develop the skills and knowledge they need.

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requires improvement

Children have a positive relationship with the childminder. They joyfully show her their toys and regularly engage in conversation with her. This shows that they are emotionally secure. The childminder gives children plenty of positive reinforcement, which encourages children to behave well. Therefore, children learn to share, take turns and respect each other as they play. Children learn the importance of good hygiene practices as they wash their hands before mealtimes. However, the childminder does not consistently promote children's independence. For example, she does not give children resources to enable them to access the sink and wash their hands by themselves. The childminder takes children on regular walks, which give them the opportunity for physical exercise. However, the childminder has allowed her paediatric first-aid certificate to lapse. This means that she may not have the knowledge and understanding to respond to children if there is a

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requires improvement

minor accident or emergency. This slightly compromises children's safety.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has not fulfilled the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage due to not having an appropriate first aid certificate. The childminder regularly attends training to keep her knowledge of early years practice up-to-date and uses self-evaluation to monitor most aspects of her practice. For example, the childminder has been on training that has helped her to enhance children's outdoor play experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331285 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 828167 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Charlton, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The childminder is open all year round. She has a relevant level 3 early years qualification. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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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