Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 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 organises and manages her provision well. She regularly reflects on her practice and maintains a clean and stimulating environment, where children are happy, thoroughly enjoy themselves and are eager to learn.  Children behave well. The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively and has established clear, consistent boundaries. She is a good role model who is consistently calm, friendly and polite towards children. She expects them to be polite and courteous to others.  The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She provides a good range of experiences and activities that suitably match their ages and abilities.  The childminder works very well with parents to help new children settle in quickly.  Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn to cross the road safely when they walk with the childminder to activities in the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not focused her professional development sufficiently on keeping her knowledge of current legislation and practice, as up to date as possible. As a result, although she comfortably maintains good standards, her practice is not exemplary throughout.  The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to build fully on their developing understanding of different cultures, and the positive contribution these make to society.

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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

 undertake professional development to help improve knowledge of current legislation and good practice, in order to increase the potential to achieve exemplary standards throughout the provision  provide more opportunities for children to further develop their understanding of other cultures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used by children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of what to do and who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She provides a safe home and completes routine risk assessments to help assure children's welfare. The childminder regularly checks children's level of achievement and identifies gaps in their learning. She then plans activities to help close the gaps swiftly. The childminder provides many opportunities for parents to be actively involved in their children's learning. She regularly talks to them about the activities their children enjoy and supports parents to continue their learning at home. The childminder shares valuable information about children's learning and development with other settings they attend, to help provide continuity in teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the childminder's good knowledge and skills. She tailors learning to meet their individual needs. She closely follows their lead as they use their imaginations in preparing pretend food and drink to share this with others. The childminder encourages children to participate in conversations and actively develop new vocabulary, building on what they already know and understand. She asks a range of well thought out questions and gives children a suitable amount of time to respond. She encourages them to think things through and work through their ideas. For example, the childminder encourages them to mix colours using different combinations of paint, and to work out for themselves how to produce a variety of textures and effects with brushes and sponges. The childminder uses activities to build in simple, age-appropriate mathematical ideas during play, creating opportunities to count and identify different sizes and shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in arrangements are agreed with parents on an individual basis. The childminder understands that some children may take longer to settle than others. She has good strategies to support children's introduction to the provision, and makes sure parents supply favourite blankets, toys and books from home. This helps to build trust and emotional security, motivates children to learn and helps them develop a positive sense of well-being. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They have daily walks in the community and use slides, swings and climbing frames, to support their developing balance and coordination skills. The childminder prepares a range of healthy snacks and lunches and promotes a positive attitude towards different types of food. Independence skills are promoted well. Children learn to tidy up, put on their own shoes and coats and are emotionally well prepared for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working and achieving within the range of development typical for their age and make good progress from their starting points. They are developing into confident, self-assured individuals. Children learn to meet their personal care needs, develop good social skills and become confident learners. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467968 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1040139 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Woolwich within the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a qualification in childcare at level 3.

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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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