Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2015 10 June 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder supports children's speaking and listening skills very well during play activities and daily routines.  Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. This is because the childminder effectively monitors children's development, quickly identifies any gaps in learning and seeks ways to address these.  Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder provides gentle reminders about expectations in the home and provides constant praise and encouragement. This gives children a sense of belonging.  The childminder knows children very well. She offers kind and caring reassurance to children. Consequently, children feel safe and confident to explore and learn.  The childminder evaluates her provision successfully. She includes the views of children and parents to make improvements to her setting.  Partnerships with parents are effective. This childminder regularly shares information

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This provision is good

about children's development to support their learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide a range of resources and play opportunities for children to learn about diversity and the wider world.  The childminder does not always provide resources that will encourage children to learn about technology and how things work.

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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

 provide more opportunities to support children's understanding of similarities and differences within the wider world  increase opportunities for children to experience technology and learn how things work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities, both indoors and outdoors, and evaluated activities with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including children's records, policies and procedures, and suitability checks.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation process.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides children with a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led experiences. She uses her observations to plan activities that challenge children's learning based on their interests. As a result, children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and their move on to nursery or school. The childminder supports children to reflect on previous experiences during activities to consolidate their learning. For example, children develop a good understanding of how to keep safe and healthy when collecting fruit. The childminder asks children challenging questions, which encourage them to think and answer; for example, as children looked for insects under logs. The childminder provides a variety of books to promote children's early literacy skills and encourage their early writing skills as they use a variety of different materials. She promotes children's mathematical

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who attend. This is good

development well. For example, she asked children to compare different sized toys. The childminder is aware of how to support children who attend other settings. She understands the importance of working in partnerships to promote continuity in their learning.

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good

The childminder works closely with parents to understand children's backgrounds and discuss how to best support their learning at home. Children develop good knowledge of how to keep themselves safe. For example, children understand to clear away toys when they have finished using them to prevent tripping hazards. The childminder is kind, caring and sensitive to children's individual needs. Children build secure emotional attachments with the childminder and are confident to seek her help and reassurance when needed. Children have ongoing access to the outdoor environment. This promotes their physical well-being, for example, as they use climbing equipment. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices at snack time. This helps to foster children's good health.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. The childminder keeps up to date with required training, such as first aid and safeguarding. Consequently, the childminder has a secure understanding of what to do if she iss concerned about a child's welfare or well-being. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures that support her practice. These are discussed with parents to ensure there is a shared understanding. The childminder is committed to improve her professional knowledge and practice; she attends training and seeks advice from other professionals, using this knowledge to improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510737 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 836939 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Blackheath, in the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. She has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She has two assistants who work with her when needed.

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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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