Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2016 3 February 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

 Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder reflects children's interests well in the activities she plans. Children are keen to learn and interested in the activities on offer.  Children are thoughtful and considerate towards each other. They learn how to share and take turns, helping them to form good relationships with their friends.  The childminder is keen to increase her skills to improve the outcomes for children. She attends training and reflects on her provision to help her to make positive changes for the children.  The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents. They regularly share information about children's activities and development, helping them all to work consistently to support children's all-round needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not always fully consider the needs of younger children when providing creative activities. As a result they are not always enabled to explore, experiment and fully develop their imaginations.  Children are not always able to select from the full range of toys and resources that are available, in order to promote their independence fully when deciding what they want to play with.

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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

 give more consideration to the needs of younger children when providing creative play opportunities, to better enable them to experiment, explore and use their imaginations  increase opportunities for children to select from the wide range of toys and resources available, to further promote their independence.

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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 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 demonstrates a commitment to improving her practice. For example, she attends training on identifying and supporting children's specific learning styles, to help her adapt her interactions to enhance children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures. She has a confident awareness of signs and symptoms that may give cause for concern, and knows the procedures to follow to help ensure prompt and appropriate action is taken. The childminder regularly shares information with parents and other early years settings that children attend. This helps them all to provide consistent support for children's care needs and their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are very happy and confident. The childminder constantly engages children in discussions as they play, extending their understanding of language and developing their confidence in speaking. Children show a keen interest in books and develop strong early literacy skills. For example, they find their name cards when they arrive, becoming familiar with letter shapes and sounds. The childminder has a good understanding of children's learning needs and preferences. She monitors children's development effectively. This helps her to provide activities that capture children's interests and promote their learning well. The childminder makes good use of the local environment to extend children's learning opportunities. For example, some children attend 'forest school' sessions to enhance their awareness of the natural world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children high levels of praise and encouragement as they play. Children sometimes copy this behaviour when playing with their friends, demonstrating the respect they have for each other. For example, when completing a painting activity, children congratulate each other for their achievements. Children learn how to stay safe and keep healthy through their activities and daily routines. The childminder frequently reviews safety within her home, helping to ensure the environment is suitable for them to explore freely. The childminder makes effective use of documentation to help promote children's welfare. The childminder frequently involves children in activities that help them become aware of the wider world, helping them to respect and value diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are very confident and keen to learn. The childminder focuses on children's interests and needs when planning activities, helping to prepare children well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362540 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 828847 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in a residential area of Blackheath in the London Borough of Greenwich. She provides care for children from Monday to Friday, all year around.

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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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