Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2016 13 November 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides children with a highly stimulating range of interesting and challenging activities. The quality of teaching is excellent and children make outstanding progress in their learning and development.  The childminder uses highly successful strategies that engage and involve parents in their children's learning. For example, she uses a daily contact book to provide regular suggestions for activities that parents can continue with their children at home to strengthen their learning.  The childminder constantly evaluates and reviews her excellent practice. She is highly motivated to develop her skills and continuously identifies where she can improve outcomes for the children.  The childminder is highly effective in supporting children's social and emotional well- being. Children feel extremely comfortable and confident in her presence. Children's behaviour is exemplary and they develop excellent confidence and self-motivation.?

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures and her responsibility to protect children. She fully supports children's welfare in a very safe and secure environment.

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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

 implement plans to further enrich the opportunities for children to express themselves through art and design.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play in the childminder's home.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation and children's records.  The inspector undertook a joint observation of children's play with the childminder.  The inspector observed areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder successfully provides an exceptionally high-quality service. She has an outstanding knowledge of how young children learn. The childminder actively seeks to continually improve her practice. For example, she constantly researches new ideas, attends childminding network groups and completes training to extend her skills and knowledge. The childminder has excellent links with local children's centres, pre-schools and nurseries. She regularly reviews her highly effective policies and procedures to ensure that her practices reflect current regulations and promote the best possible outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children flourish in the childminder's care. She monitors their progress closely and has an excellent understanding of their individual learning needs. The childminder successfully inspires and motivates children to learn. She observes them meticulously and plans very precisely for their next steps in learning. Children chat happily as they play and learn, and are keen to share their ideas. The childminder demonstrates superb listening skills to children. She models language in an appropriate way and offers excellent support for language and communication. For example she talks to children, asks questions and repeats new words. The childminder offers superb support for mathematical development. For example, children are fascinated by activities, such as racing cars down a pipe; the childminder builds on their interest to encourage them to consider how the size of the car and angle of the pipe affects the speed. Children thoroughly enjoy their regular

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

opportunities to explore art and design, and this is an area of teaching the childminder has identified for further development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder acts as an excellent role model and children behave exceptionally well. They speak to the childminder with respect and learn impeccable manners. The childminder has an exceptionally calm, caring and nurturing manner. Children form very secure bonds with her and strong friendships with other children. Children develop excellent self-esteem and the childminder celebrates their achievements. Children are confident and are ready for the next stage in their learning. The childminder is extremely conscientious in promoting children's safety. For example, she checks her home carefully for hazards and supervises children very closely at all times.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder prepares them exceptionally well for their future learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320185 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 827309 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Eltham, London. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder cares for children between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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