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 knows how children learn. She plans interesting activities and first- hand experiences that match their interests and effectively challenges them as they play. Children make good progress from their starting points in readiness for school.  The childminder creates a welcoming environment where children's emotional needs are effectively met. They demonstrate a strong attachment with the childminder, who treats them with warmth, consideration and kindness. This supports children's self- confidence and boosts their emotional well-being.  Children have regular opportunities to be physically active. They regularly play in the childminder's garden and go to local parks. Children effectively learn about the benefits of having healthy lifestyles.  Children have regular opportunities to develop their social skills and learn to successfully interact in different situations. They regularly go on outings in the

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This provision is good

community and mix with other children and adults. Children develop positive attitudes that promote tolerance and mutual respect for others.  The childminder works closely with other childminders and keeps up to date with legislative changes. This helps her to promote good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of planned activities to help children to explore and learn as much as possible. She is sometimes too keen to direct them towards a solution, rather than letting them work things out for themselves.  The childminder does not focus her professional development on raising the quality of her teaching to an even higher level.

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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 the opportunity and the time they need to explore and work things out for themselves  focus professional development on raising the good standard of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at those parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children. She spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor and outdoor environment. She carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including a sample of policies and procedures and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and reviewed written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs of abuse and neglect, and understands the importance of reporting any concerns promptly. She is knowledgeable about safeguarding issues and current guidance. The childminder assesses the risks within the physical environment. This helps to promote children's safety and welfare. The childminder monitors children's development effectively and maintains a good overview of their progress. The childminder attends relevant training opportunities. This enables her to share ideas of best practice to enhance her knowledge. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children, and responds positively to any suggestions they make. This has a positive impact on the care and learning opportunities that children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a range of interesting experiences and activities. She interacts well with children and extends their vocabulary. Children's communication and language skills are developing very well. Younger children recall past events and competently share these with others. This helps to consolidate their learning. Children actively learn about the living world around them in different ways. For example, they learn to handle the butterflies gently before they let them fly. They explore the different colours and the markings on the butterfly's wings. Older children competently follow instructions and express their ideas creatively in different ways. For example, they enjoy decorating their own butterflies. They use different materials, textures and different tools for mark making. The childminder praises children frequently. This helps raise their confidence, increase their self-esteem and motivate them to keep trying. Strong

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

partnerships with parents ensure that information about children's care and learning experiences are consistently shared. This helps to promote children's good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children make choices from a wide range of resources that are on offer and willingly help the childminder with manageable tasks. This helps to develop their independence skills in readiness for school. Good hygiene practices are well promoted. From a young age children learn that handwashing is important to help maintain their good health. Children enjoy healthy snacks and lunches, which include a selection of fruit. Children's confidence and self-esteem is nurtured through the praise and encouragement that they receive. The childminder makes effective use of outdoor adventures, as she takes children on a wide variety of outings to local parks, groups and further afield. These outings help children to learn about the wider world beyond their own.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are self-assured, confident and inquisitive learners. Children independently choose to play indoors or outdoors and they select their own activities. They competently share their own ideas and are good communicators. Children enjoy exploring the natural world around them and show empathy towards living things. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and as they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458013 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1040135 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 the London Borough of Greenwich. The provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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Telephone number

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