Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2016 14 May 2012

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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 provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. She plans a range of activities that challenge and meet children's individual interests and learning needs effectively.  The childminder supports children's positive well-being, for example, through using praise and encouragement. Children are confident, show good levels of self-esteem and they behave well.  The childminder establishes effective links and communicates well with staff at the schools that children attend. This helps the childminder to support children's future learning well.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her provision well. She identifies areas for development and gathers feedback from children, to help support continuous improvement.  The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures effectively, which helps children to feel safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always actively seek the views of parents in her self- evaluation methods, to help identify further areas for improvement as effectively as possible.  The childminder does not take all opportunities to encourage children's independence.

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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

 increase opportunities for parents to be involved as effectively as possible in the self- evaluation process  extend even further the opportunities for children to develop their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by the children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records, self-evaluation, policies, procedures, and evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  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 undertakes safeguarding training and carries out research to keep her knowledge up to date. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe when using the internet. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. For example, she carries out detailed risk assessments to minimise hazards in the home, garden and on outings. The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed of their children's developmental progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a good range of activities that they enjoy, and that complement their learning in school. She provides children with good opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. For example, she encourages children to count, use addition and compare shape and size during their play. The childminder talks to the children in a calm and polite manner. She is very interested in what they have to say and takes the time to find out about their experiences at school. The childminder uses this information well, along with her observations, to support learning. For example, she encourages children to sound out letters as they write their names. The childminder joins in children's play and extends activities through her positive interactions. For example, she asks questions to help extend children's communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. She knows the children very well and successfully meets their individual needs. The childminder is a positive role model for children, who learn her clear expectations for their behaviour. For example, she joins in their play and helps them to understand about sharing and taking turns. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, she provides nutritious, home-cooked meals each day and children regularly play outside in the fresh air. The childminder provides good opportunities to develop children's understanding of the world. For example, they take part in activities to learn about different cultural festivals and experiences beyond their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370907 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 838103 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, before and after school.

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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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