Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 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 a good balance of activities that she plans and activities that children choose for themselves. This keeps them interested and motivated to learn.  Children settle well with the childminder. This is because the childminder gains key information when children first start to meet their individual care needs and interests.  The childminder works effectively with parents. She regularly shares information about children's development and next steps, so parents can support learning at home. This helps children make good progress.  The childminder uses positive praise and encouragement, which builds children's self- esteem and ensures secure emotional well-being.  Children use all areas of the environment. This means they benefit from fresh air and exercise that promotes their physical well-being effectively.  The childminder helps children manage their own hygiene and personal needs. As a

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This provision is good

result, she supports them well for their move to school or nursery.  The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding. She knows the possible signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of harm, and what procedures to follow. This helps keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have fewer opportunities to recognise numbers and use their mathematical skills across all areas of the environment.  The childminder does not fully extend children's understanding of the world with opportunities to closely observe and investigate the natural 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

 strengthen opportunities for children to see numbers and use their early numeracy skills in all areas of the environment  extend children's understanding of the world by providing more varied opportunities for them to closely observe and investigate the natural environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the day.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including suitability checks and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents seen at the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses regular observations and assessments of children's development well to plan good activities to suit their individual needs and interests. The childminder uses a range of communication skills during activities, to help build on children's language development. For example, she uses skilful questions to challenge their thinking, suited to each child's development. This shows she knows her children well. The childminder supports children's play and development in their home languages by using key words. This helps children make good progress. The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She knows when to allow children to be absorbed in their own play and when they need support. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination through activities that encourage tipping and pouring skills.

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who attend. This is good

Parents make positive comments about the learning and the care their children receive.

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good

Children explore their surroundings independently and this shows they feel safe and secure. The childminder takes children on regular, local outings to parks and playgroups. This helps children learn about the wider community and develop good social skills that are important for their future learning. The childminder regularly practises an emergency evacuation plan with children so they effectively learn to keep themselves safe. The childminder uses positive management methods and provides children with clear guidance. Consequently, their behaviour is good. Children learn about healthy lifestyles as the childminder provides nutritious options at snack and meal times. The childminder has a wide range of resources that she uses effectively to support children's learning.

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provision is good

The quality of teaching is good as the childminder attends regular training to update her knowledge and skills. She reflects on her practice and uses the views of parents and other professionals to evaluate her service. This helps identify priorities for improvement and support better outcomes for children. The childminder uses effective systems to monitor children's progress and routinely shares detail about children's development with parents. This helps her identify any potential gaps in development early, to put appropriate support in place. The childminder recognises the importance of working with other early years providers that children may attend. This provides a consistent approach in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453572 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 917041 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. Her opening hours are from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder is eligible to receive government funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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