Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2016 25 May 2010

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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 information from parents when children first start, to help her plan for their individual needs and interests. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's development, such as daily discussions and sharing diaries. This supports consistency in children's learning and care.  Children behave well. The childminder provides them with clear guidance to help them manage their own behaviour. For example, she encourages them to say 'sorry' to each other and explains how it makes others feel. These are important skills they need for their future learning.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments. This helps children to play safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's assessment processes are not always precise and sharply focused enough to monitor children's development and progress rigorously over time.  Children are not always able to make easy choices from the wide range of resources available to them to fully explore their emerging interests.

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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

 strengthen the assessment procedures already in place to track children's ongoing progress and development more rigorously  increase opportunities for children to make their own choices and lead their own play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at various times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed all parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks and children's development records.  The childminder spoke to parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps her practice up to date and attends regular training to improve her knowledge and skills. The childminder evaluates her service using the views of children, parents and other professionals. This promotes better outcomes for children. Parents are very happy with the service the childminder offers. They comment that she provides a happy, safe, caring and educational environment for the children. The childminder understands the importance of working with other early years settings children attend to maintain continuity of learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively promotes the learning and development of children. She observes children's learning, which helps her to identify any gaps in their development and provide support so that they make further progress. The childminder involves children in continual discussions and listens carefully to their responses. Children are confident and freely talk to her. She extends their knowledge and understanding effectively to build on their communication and language skills. For example, she explains what more complex words mean, such as 'meek'. Children develop their mathematical understanding well through play and activities. The childminder uses a range of different mathematical language, such as 'below', 'long' and 'short'. She promotes children's early literacy skills effectively. For example, she points to sentences in books and says the sounds of letters. Children learn to respect other people's similarities and differences. For instance, they visit

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

local groups, and discuss different religions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children are eager to learn and listen carefully to adults and each other. This helps them learn that their views are of value and important. The childminder helps children build a positive view of themselves, such as by providing warm praise and encouragement. This boosts their confidence and emotional well-being. Children learn how to share and take turns, such as when they wait patiently for their turn in games. They learn about healthy lifestyles, and develop their independence. For example, they choose their own nutritious snack. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active. For instance, they go for walks in the woods and parks. This promotes their physical well-being and good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning, which is typical for their age. They gain the skills they need for their move to school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510602 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 842350 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. She offers all-day care, Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

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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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