Childminder EY468541

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 Not applicable

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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 has a good understanding of her role to effectively promote children's health, welfare and education.  Children listen and respond to the childminder and behave well. They have positive attitudes towards other children and adults around them. The childminder is a good example to children in the way she relates to others.  Overall, children make good progress in their learning. The childminder knows how to identify any gaps in children's individual development. She checks children's development when they start and through skilful ongoing observations and assessments.  The childminder effectively develops her teaching skills. For example, she has completed additional training courses to develop her professional knowledge.  The childminder establishes good relationships with parents, for example by inviting parents to contribute, share important information, and be involved in their children's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally during the day, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to encourage children to extend their creative skills.  At times, the childminder does not help children learn about the importance of healthy eating or lifestyles.

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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

 explore ways to extend children's creativity skills and understanding  encourage children to explore the importance of healthy eating to help them gain a greater understanding of living healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with the children during activities and looked at a range of resources and equipment.  The inspector held discussions with the parents, the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records relating to children, and checked safeguarding procedures and feedback from parents.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about policies and procedures, methods of assessing and planning for children's progress, and how she works with her assistant, parents and other providers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify any concerns about a child's welfare and follow reporting procedures correctly. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to enable her to help keep children safe. The childminder effectively evaluates her provision; for example, she regularly requests views from parents to ensure future improvements in the service she offers. The childminder supports and coaches her assistant well. For example, she discusses how to improve his childcare practice with him and encourages him to complete further training to enable him to effectively care for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children and provides them with a variety of good learning experiences. She interacts well with children, for example prompting and encouraging them to think and question their thoughts regularly during play. The childminder effectively promotes children's social and emotional needs. For example, children enjoy pretend cooking activities. Children make their own decisions about their play; for example, they select cars and enjoy manoeuvring them across the floor quickly, learning how things work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively promotes children's understanding of diversity. For example, children join in celebrations and frequently play with resources reflecting differences so they understand about their own culture and those of others. The childminder reminds children about safety, such as the dangers of crossing busy roads. She effectively helps children to be independent and confident. For example, children are beginning to attend to their personal needs. They are also generally becoming more aware of the importance of following good hygiene routines. The childminder helps prepare children for the next stage in their learning, for example, as she takes them to visit the local school and she reads and discusses with them about its expectations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are secure and happy. For example, they develop a positive outlook and are eager to be independent and enjoy their play. Children understand about simple mathematics, such as patterns, shapes and sizes, when using modelling materials. Children interact well with others; for example, they have good relationships with other children and adults. They develop the important skills needed for moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468541 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 961054 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Thamesmead in the London Borough of Greenwich. She works Monday to Friday and offers full-time care. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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