Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder gains key information from parents when children first start to help her meet their individual needs and interests. She uses this to help children settle-in well.  The childminder supports children to manage their own personal needs and hygiene, and these skills help prepare them for their future learning and in preparation for their move to school or nursery.  Children learn to keep themselves safe. The childminder practises regular emergency procedures and teaches children about road safety to build on their awareness of how to keep themselves safe.  Parents comment that they are very happy with the service the childminder provides. There is a regular exchange of information to support consistency in learning and care. The childminder involves parents in training events, such as first aid, so they are able to respond appropriately if their child is hurt.  Children are making good progress. The childminder and her assistant give them praise

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This provision is good

and encouragement, and this helps children build a positive view of themselves.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards, and addresses these effectively so children can play in safety.  The childminder has secure a understanding of safeguarding and monitors children's attendance, and knows the procedure to follow if she is concerned for children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children learn about each other's cultures, other people's backgrounds and diversity.  Children do not have opportunities to explore using a wide range of natural materials and resources during their play.

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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 greater opportunities for children to experience and explore using natural materials and resources  increase opportunities for children to learn about, value and develop an understanding of their own and others' cultures to strengthen their understanding of the people around them and diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector toured all the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed activities.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including background checks, and policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has effective systems in place to monitor children's progress. Therefore, she identifies any gaps in development early to put the appropriate support in place. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has secure recruitment and vetting procedures in place. This helps keep children safe from harm. The childminder monitors the quality of teaching through observations and staff supervision. This means she easily recognises areas for staff to develop and identifies their training needs. The childminder listens to the views of parents, children and other professionals to evaluate her service well and provide better outcomes for children. The childminder uses the information from training to help improve her practice. For example, she has reviewed children's outdoor play experiences so they are provided with further opportunities to be physically active.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant know the individual children well. They understand the different ways children learn and provide relevant activities to promote their development. This helps keep children engaged and motivated in their learning. They use the information from observations and assessments to effectively plan for children's next stages in their development. This helps them make good progress. The childminder and her assistant form close links with other professionals and providers children attend, to support continuity in learning and care. She completes a written summary of children's development between the age of two and three years and shares this with parents so they are aware of how their children are developing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. She has a wide range of resources that children can easily choose from to make their own choices and lead their own play. Children are confident to approach the childminder and her assistant for comfort, for example, when they feel tired. This shows they have formed secure attachments and this helps promote their emotional well-being and independence skills. The childminder and her assistant make good use of the local parks and groups. This allows children to benefit from physical exercise and develop social skills that are important for their future learning. The childminder promotes children's good health and provides them with nutritious options at mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop their early speaking and counting skills during activities. This helps to develop the skills they will need in preparation for their move to nursery or school. Children watch and listen to the sound that toy plates make when they fall, then repeat the process to test their ideas. This helps them make links between their actions and develop key thinking skills which are important for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452097 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 907217 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in September 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. She offers all day care, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder works with an assistant. She receives funding for provision of 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

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Telephone number

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