Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2015 28 May 2012

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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 successfully identifies the strengths and weaknesses of her provision. She uses the views of parents and children to drive improvements. She has met the recommendation from her previous inspection by sharing children's achievements with other settings they attend.  The childminder maintains a clean and tidy environment. She also conducts regular risk assessments to promote children's safety.  The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows how to observe, plan and assess children's learning to measure their progress. Children make good progress.  The childminder encourages children to develop healthy eating habits. She provides children with nutritious meals and snacks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have the opportunity to lead their own play by choosing resources independently.  The childminder sometimes misses chances to keep parents informed of children's achievements.

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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 for children to independently choose resources during their play  build on the two-way flow of communication with parents so that they can be further involved in their children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed documentation including certificates, policies and children's learning records.  The inspector observed children interacting and playing with the childminder and co- childminder.  The inspector observed breakfast and snack times and spoke to children about the activities they were engaged in.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and co-childminder about children's learning, development and welfare.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She works closely with her co-childminder to meet these fully. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow if she is concerned about children's welfare. The childminder encourages parents to be aware of internet safety measures at home. The childminder keeps up to date with early years policy and practice to improve the quality of her teaching and learning. For example, she networks with other childminders at local children's centres and gains advice from early years advisors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of the children she cares for to meet their individual learning needs. For example, she plans for children's next steps in learning based on regular observations and assessments of their abilities. When younger children are learning to walk, the childminder and her co-minder provide appropriate resources to promote their physical development and mobility. All children develop good communication skills. For instance, the childminder uses effective questioning and discussion to encourage their language development. The childminder successfully extends children's learning. For example, she uses a playdough activity to help them learn about colours as well as developing their small muscle skills. Children enjoy painting and creating pictures. This contributes to the development of their early writing skills in preparation for the next stages of their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good relationships with children. She gives them plenty of attention and care. All children are emotionally secure, for example, younger children enjoy going to the childminder for cuddles, particularly when they are tired. Children learn to share and take turns as they play together. They also confidently communicate their care needs. Children develop a good sense of belonging and identity as the childminder encourages them to respect each other as they play. This contributes to children having good behaviour and positive values. Children enjoy a variety of physical and social activities, such as regular trips to parks, soft play centres and children's centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder carefully monitors children's progress and achievements. Children are making typical or above average progress towards their learning goals. Children develop good self-care skills. Younger children are learning to feed themselves and older children can independently put their coats and shoes on as they prepare to go out.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430675 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 823624 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She works with her mother who is also a registered childminder. The premises used is a three-bedroom house in Thamesmead in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The childminder works all year round between 7am and 6pm.

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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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