Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2015 18 January 2011

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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

 Children's outcomes are good. They are confident communicators. The childminder and her assistant engage with children in conversations as they play and support their language skills. They show a real interest in what children have to say, and help them gain new words to extend their range of vocabulary.  The childminder and her assistant frequently reflect on the provision for children to identify and address areas for improvement. New skills gained through training are used well to improve outcomes for children.  Children are increasingly independent. They are able to make choices in how they play and toys, for example, are easily accessible so children can quickly use them.  The childminder is vigilant about safety, and through discussions and activities she teaches children how to keep themselves safe.  Children share and take turns as they play. They like the praise and encouragement from the childminder and her assistant. They learn to work together, helping them to

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This provision is good

develop good social skills and increasing their confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather more information from other settings children attend, or from parents of new children, to help her plan accurately for their needs.  Children do not always have enough opportunities to talk about their families and home lives, to help increase their understanding of who they are.

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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

 seek more information from other settings children attend and from new parents, to aid planning and ensure children's good progress  provide more encouragement for children to talk about their own families and home lives, to increase their understanding of what makes them unique.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a sample of other documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a confident awareness of the Early Years requirements. She updates her own skills regularly to help her meet children's individual needs. Frequent reflection on practice and children's development enables the childminder and her assistant to check that they meet the day-to-day needs of all children. This helps to ensure that they make good progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures to help her keep children safe. She provides her assistants with relevant support to ensure they understand their roles fully. This includes the procedure to follow if they have concerns about children's welfare in order to keep them safe. The childminder provides information for parents about children's progress and future activities to keep them involved.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have fun as they take part in the wide variety of activities provided. The childminder plans activities well to reflect children's individual learning needs, which means they are keen to take part and be involved. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how to promote children's learning through their involvement in different ways. They engage children in discussions, ask them questions and show a keen interest in what they have to say. They make the most of opportunities to extend children's learning and in helping them make choices. Children are confident to explore and investigate as the childminder or her assistant offer reassurance and guidance. For example, children explored and handled play foam, finding out about its texture through their investigations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and settle well due to familiar daily routines and the caring support they have. They feel safe as the childminder and her assistant supervise them well. The childminder and her assistant remind children to be polite and act as positive role models. Children develop a respectful understanding of diversity through their activities, outings and the resources they use. The childminder displays children's creative work prominently, which helps them to feel proud. The play environments are well organised so that children can play and explore in safety. Children learn about how to keep themselves safe due to regular reminders. Children visit local markets to choose items for their snacks, introducing them to the benefits of healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their language, numeracy and social skills. They enjoy their learning. They gain confidence and are increasingly independent, preparing them well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404156 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 831298 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder provides care for children on weekdays throughout the year, from 7am to 6pm. She sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder has government funding for free nursery 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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