Slater, Rachel Suzanne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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 how young children learn. She regularly observes children and establishes accurate starting points for their learning. Children make good progress in their development.  Children learn to form respectful friendships with the childminder and their peers. They show warmth and consideration towards each other, developing good self-esteem and confidence in their friendships. Children are well prepared for their eventual move on to school.  Partnership working with parents and other settings that children attend is strong. The childminder regularly exchanges information to help to ensure continuity in children's care and learning. She provides children with a wide range of exciting activities which reflects their interests and needs to help build on their existing learning.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and takes account of the views of

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This provision is good

children and parents when identifying areas for further improvement. She uses ideas and skills acquired from training to enhance learning experiences provided for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to extend and challenge children's thinking skills to enable them to explore their ideas further.  The childminder does not always provide a wide range of opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experiences.

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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

 help children to think critically, explore their ideas and make links in their learning  increase the opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information included in the childminder's parental survey and those present during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder manages her provision well. She provides high-quality care and education for children and understands her roles and responsibilities for promoting children's development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe from harm. She has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what to do if she is worried about the welfare of a child. The childminder uses robust risk assessments that help keep children safe in her home and on outings. The childminder maintains good working relationships with parents, other providers and professionals. Her effective partnerships enable her to ensure consistent care and learning is available to all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a range of interesting activities for children. She checks children's progress to ensure that gaps in their learning are identified and addressed. The childminder is fully aware of where children are in their learning and takes this into account when planning for their next steps. Children's communication and language skills are effectively promoted. The childminder models language when teaching young children. For example, children learn and repeat new words, such as the name of a car model. Children learn early mathematical skills. The childminder uses toys which children are interested in to help them learn about numbers and prepositions. Children enjoy and explore looking for ants in the garden. They begin to learn about where animals live and the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident, secure and happy. They move around confidently and safely, exploring the environment. Children behave well and develop good social skills. The childminder teaches them to respect others as part of promoting positive behaviour. Young children begin to take risks, such as climbing while using resources in the garden. The childminder takes care when they have falls and trips during their play and follows good procedures to ensure children feel comfortable and well. Children learn to be independent. For example, the childminder encourages them to put their own shoes on at the end of the day. Children learn about the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides them with nutritious snacks and they have daily access to a variety of outdoor activities. She teaches children routines that support their good hygiene.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are motivated and confidently make decisions in their play. Children choose from a range of resources and books and engage in learning. They are confident communicators and express their feelings well. Older children learn good literacy skills. They write their names on the garden floor using paint brushes and water. Some children can recognise letters and sounds. All children make good progress in developing the skills they need to secure learning for their future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459725 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1040137 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 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 was registered in 2013 and lives in London. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays family holidays.

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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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