Childminder, Out-of school day care in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 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 has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework. The childminder has made quality improvements by meeting the recommendations of her previous inspection to share children's achievements with other settings they attend.  The childminder encourages children to behave well. For example, she ensures that all children have clear expectations of behaviour.  The childminder uses safety measures to promote children's welfare. For instance, she uses stairgates throughout the home to protect younger children and conducts regular fire drills.  The childminder uses her knowledge of children's development to promote children's learning. She carefully assesses children's skills to make sure that children are making good progress from their starting points. Children's outcomes are good.  The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows how to plan educational programmes to stretch and challenge

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The way in which the childminder stores her resources does not always enable children to choose resources independently and take the lead in their own play.  The childminder does not always share children's achievements with their parents, to strengthen partnerships even further.

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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

 revise the organisation of resources to enable children to independently choose resources during their play  strengthen information sharing with parents so that they can be further involved in their children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of children's education and care.  The inspector reviewed documents, including first-aid certificates, Disclosure and Barring Service records and files related to children's progress and safety.  The inspector toured the parts of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder and co-childminder interacting with children and supporting their play.  The inspector spoke to the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the correct reporting procedures if she is concerned about children's welfare. She gains updates from her co-childminder on the latest changes within the early years sector. She also networks with other childminders to share best practice and this help to improve the quality of her teaching. The childminder promotes children's safety and welfare. For example, she ensures that her home is safe for children to enjoy learning and play. She conducts regular risk assessments and supervises children at all times. The childminder has a good understanding of her strengths and weaknesses and is committed to collaborating with parents, children and her co-childminder to improve her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to develop children's listening, attention and language skills. For example, she provides children with a range of musical equipment. Children enjoy exploring them and listening to the different sounds that they create and learn new words. The childminder knows when to leave children alone to explore and when to get involved in their play. She encourages children to solve their own problems. For example, when children are enjoying playdough activities, she only gets involved when she sees an opportunity to ask children whether they should 'push' or 'pull' as they use accompanying tools. This contributes to children developing effective thinking skills in preparation for their next stages of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms secure relationships with children. She is warm, friendly and caring, which contributes to children feeling confident and happy. She understands their gestures and pays close attention to their needs. Children have the opportunity to develop physical and social skills. For example, they enjoy going on regular outings with the childminder. The childminder ensures that her home is clean, cosy and inviting. Younger children enjoy walking throughout the home, strengthening their muscles. The childminder helps children to settle. For instance, she follows children's routines well, including establishing regular feeding and sleeping times for younger children. The childminder has secure partnerships with parents to understand children's care needs and welfare.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's outcomes are good. The childminder works well with the co-childminder to observe, assess and record children's achievements. Children are meeting their individual learning goals. The childminder helps children to develop positive outcomes in preparation for school. For example, children learn about tolerance, respect and caring for others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430669 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 823623 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She works with her daughter who is also a registered childminder. The service operates from a three-bedroom house, in Thamesmead, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder's service opens all year round between the hours of 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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