Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 December 2015 10 November 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

 The childminder provides a range of interesting toys and resources to support children to be active learners.  The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's development. She monitors their achievements, enabling her to plan activities that successfully promote their next steps in learning. Children make good progress.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder. They enjoy being with her and settle very well. Children show they feel safe and happy.  The childminder is a positive role model. She gives lots of praise and encouragement, and helps to build children's self-esteem and confidence for future learning.  The childminder takes steps to evaluate her practice and gains ideas for improving her provision, such as through networking with other childminders.  The childminder promotes good partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide the best possible opportunities for children to use early writing skills in their play.  Occasionally, the childminder does not allow children enough time to respond to questions.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to explore and use early writing materials  offer enough time for children to respond to questions, to more consistently extend their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is up to date in her knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She knows what to do if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments around the home, and for outings, to promote children's safety at all times. The childminder undertakes her own research to update her skills. She is keen to attend training to increase her knowledge further. Parents comment positively about the childminders provision. They state that their children are happy, settled and progressing well in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a variety of learning experiences based on children's interests. Children have fun exploring and experimenting. For example, they enjoy using a range of tools to make bubbles in water. Children find out how things work. For instance, they turn the handle on a whisk and make movements in the water. The childminder encourages children to play alongside each other and to develop social skills, such as sharing and taking turns. Children concentrate for extend periods on specific activities. For example, they enjoy grouping stickers according to colour and talking about the different sizes. The childminder skilfully incorporates mathematical language into children's play. For example, she uses words, such as 'bigger', 'smaller', 'shorter', 'full', 'next to' and 'under'. Children use toys imaginatively to create their own play. The childminder supports their communication skills well. For example, she talks to them as they play and introduces new

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children are happy and confidently explore their surroundings. The childminder makes good use of information about children's individual interests, gathered from parents, to help them settle quickly. Children form good relationships with the childminder. They happily play alongside one another and behave well. The childminder teaches children to be kind and respect others. For example, children independently help each other during activities. The childminder helps children to be independent. For example, children are encouraged to put on their coats to go outdoors and use cutlery at mealtimes. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles. For example, they receive nutritious meals and snacks and have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are active learners and eager to join in with activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510596 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 836935 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. She offers care all day on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, all year round, except for family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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