Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2016 3 May 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 makes good use of her observations and assessments to monitor children's learning and identify any gaps in their development. She shares information with parents to support children's learning at home.  The childminder provides a good range of learning experiences based on children's individual needs and interests. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively to help them learn how to share, take turns, be kind and respect others.  The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of her environment, which help children play safely.  The childminder effectively promotes children's personal and social skills to support their next stage in learning, such as starting nursery.  The childminder evaluates her practice well. She identifies her strengths and areas for improvement. The childminder gains the views of parents and children to help her

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to promote children's early literacy skills.  The childminder does not always provide a wide range of experiences to develop children's curiosity and problem solving skills.

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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 opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills  increase learning experiences to extend children's creativity and problem solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, policies and the childminder's first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training and is up to date in her knowledge of childcare practice and legislation. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents to explain how she keeps children safe. The childminder monitors and evaluates her provision closely to identify what is working well and how to improve learning experiences for children. For example, previous training increased her knowledge and skills to support children's learning through their individual patterns of learning. The childminder regularly shares information with parents and other settings children attend. This helps support continuity in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of interesting activities that reflect children's interests and engages them in play with a purpose. For example, children become absorbed in play as they pretend to make food and drink for the childminder. Children are confident learners. For example, they enjoy exploring the toys and ask the childminder questions to find out more. The childminder effectively promotes children's language and communication skills. For example, she talks to children as they play, repeats words and sounds, and names objects. The childminder supports children's mathematical awareness; for example, through counting and comparing colour and size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children and promotes their emotional well-being. Children show increasing confidence as they explore their surroundings and make independent choices. They have plenty of opportunities to develop social skills and learn to follow instructions and tidy up after themselves. This helps them develop skills to support their next stage in learning. Children learn about similarities and differences in society. For example, they have the opportunity to learn about different cultures and celebrate religious festivals. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene routines. She provides nutritious meals and daily outside activities to support their understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They learn the key skills they need for their move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383301 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 829841 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in London Borough of Greenwich. She offers care all day from Monday to Friday for most of 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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Telephone number

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