Childminder 109873

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 18 April 2011

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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 has very high expectations of every child and an excellent understanding of how children learn and develop. She extends children's learning and builds on their individual interests extremely effectively.  Children are highly motivated and extremely eager to play and learn. They develop high levels of independence and confidence. Children engage in purposeful play and make excellent progress in their learning and development.  All children are very happy, content and extremely well behaved in the very welcoming environment. They develop a wide range of skills that prepares them exceptionally well for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder forms excellent partnerships with parents. For example, they share extensive information about children's progress to provide highly consistent care and learning experiences.  Highly effective self-evaluation supports the childminder to accurately identify areas for

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This provision is outstanding

further development. She proactively seeks the views of parents and children, and uses their ideas exceptionally well to continually build on the excellent quality of provision.  The childminder has excellent links with the local school and nursery. For example, she has developed highly successful strategies to share information to provide seamless support to children.

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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 use technology to enhance their learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including children's records and evidence of household member's suitability.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is extremely committed to developing her practice and prioritises her training needs to maintain the best possible outcomes for children. She enhances her excellent skills through regular training and sharing practice with other professionals. The childminder matches her planned activities to children's individual needs extremely well and is committed to supporting children to achieve at the highest level. For example, she challenges them and monitors their learning effectively to ensure they make rapid progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an extensive knowledge of how to keep children safe, and what to do, should she have concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children benefit from a wide range of resources and activities that enrich their learning. For example, the childminder inspires children to use their imaginations and ideas as they recreate their favourite story. She supports children's language skills highly effectively. For example, she asks thought-provoking questions, encourages children to think, predict and learn new vocabulary. The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills exceptionally well. For example, she provides a wide range of resources to use alongside books to encourage children's extensive interest in early reading. However, at times, she misses opportunities to extend children's knowledge and understanding of technology. Children develop an excellent understanding about the world. For example, they attended a drumming session to celebrate a cultural history event.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop excellent friendships, play extremely cooperatively together, and respect and listen to each other. For example, they very enthusiastically share their experiences, such as when looking at photographs of a recent outing and talking about their day. Children develop exceptional physical control and coordination, such as when exploring challenging equipment in parks, and digging and planting vegetables in the childminder's garden. The childminder very successfully promotes children's excellent understanding of the importance of healthy eating. For example, they learn about different food groups and the effects these have on their bodies.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress and are extremely well prepared for their move to school. They are highly independent learners who are motivated to explore, experiment and try new things. Children very confidently make their own choices. They learn to be responsible and manage tasks by themselves, such as tidying up. Children develop incredible mathematical skills during activities and routines. For example, children think, analyse and use positional language in their discussions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 109873 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 824908 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 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 1992. She lives close to Plumstead Common in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder cares for children 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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