Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 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 knows the children she cares for well. She uses the observations she makes of children to plan suitably challenging activities according to their individual needs. This helps them progress to the next stage of their learning.  The childminder acts as a positive role model for children. She implements successful strategies to promote children's good behaviour. For example, she praises children and offers them stickers when they have done something well.  All children, including those learning English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points, particularly with their communication and language, personal, social, emotional and physical development.  The childminder actively seeks feedback from parents and children to help her continually evaluate her service and improve her practices.  The childminder establishes successful partnerships with parents and other early years

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This provision is good

professionals to promote children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide children with effective opportunities to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate environment.  At times, the childminder does not provide enough time for children to explore resources they chose, to help them remain highly engaged in their learning.

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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

 provide children with a wider range of opportunities to learn about different people and communities to extend their growing understanding of the world  build on opportunities for children to explore and play with toys of their choice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children in her care.  The inspector viewed samples of documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures, children's learning journals and attendance records.  The inspector viewed parts of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding.  The inspector took into account the views of the parents and carers spoken to at the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe and successfully implements policies and procedures to promote their welfare. She knows what signs to look for and who to contact if she has concerns. The childminder keeps up to date with changes to legislation and develops her professional knowledge to help improve outcomes for children. For example, she attends training sessions to improve her teaching and practice. The childminder makes effective use of her assessments of children's learning to note any development gaps. She provides children with positive support to help them catch up with their peers, when necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment with a range of resources and activities that help children make good progress in all areas of learning. Children engage in challenging activities that excite and motivate them most of the time. The childminder encourages children to be involved and supports them well during activities. For example, she shows younger children how to use equipment, such a musical instruments, to support their physical development and independence while they play. She successfully plans activities to cater for children of different ages and adapts them where necessary to meet the needs of individual children. The childminder involves parents in her initial assessment of children when they first join her setting. She communicates regularly with them, updating them of their children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, secure and confident. The childminder forms positive, warm relationships with children and is responsive to their needs. She forms sensitive bonds, helping to promote their emotional well-being. Children eat a range of nutritious foods, such as fruit for snacks. This helps them to learn about healthy lifestyles and promotes their physical well-being. The childminder effectively supports children during their move to school and helps them to be emotionally and developmentally ready. For example, she encourages children to hang their coat and bag up on a peg. This helps them to be independent and take responsibility for their belongings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress that is typical for their age. They begin to take responsibility for their own personal needs and learn how to manage these independently. Children develop their early literacy skills well in preparation for school. For example, they enjoy listening to stories or learn what the book is about from talking about the pictures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487354 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1016020 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Thamesmead, within the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder operates her service from 7am to 7pm every day, including weekends, 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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Telephone number

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