Childminder EY251335

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2016 31 July 2013

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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 improved aspects of her practice since the last inspection. For example, she has updated her professional knowledge and skills, and has a good understanding of the local safeguarding procedures to follow.  Children make good progress. The childminder monitors their development regularly and knows them well. She uses what she knows to plan suitable activities to extend their learning, according to their individual needs.  The childminder adapts activities effectively to meet children's specific needs. For example, younger children enjoy listening to rhymes in their home language, which makes them feel welcomed and valued. She talks to children during activities and names objects to enhance their English language skills.  Children are confident, secure and keen to join in. The childminder forms positive relationships with them and offers emotional support, when needed, to develop their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather enough information from parents about their children's early achievements, to help plan fully for what they need to learn next.  On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to develop further children's understanding of how to explore and use everyday technology.

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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

 build on ways for parents to provide more detailed information about their children's abilities when they first start, to help plan for their learning from the outset  develop fully children's use and understanding of simple technology, to help extend their learning experiences and skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she reflects on the quality of her service.  The inspector considered the written views of parents made available during the inspection.  The inspector viewed parts of the premises used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures to protect children from harm. She knows how to recognise and report any signs that may indicate a child being at risk. The childminder uses self-evaluation processes well to recognise the setting's strengths and to identify areas to improve. She seeks the views of parents and acts on the advice from professionals, to improve her teaching skills and outcomes for children. She sets higher expectations, which has helped her to succeed in improving aspects of her provision. For example, she has developed the routines for hand washing to help children understand and learn about good hygiene practices.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children well. She offers a good range of experiences, in a welcoming, stimulating environment, to support their learning effectively. Children confidently choose the activities they want to play with and concentrate well. The childminder follows their interests to help develop their enjoyment while they play. For example, she guides and shows them how to do things, when needed, such as to count objects. She provides opportunities for children to develop their language skills. She engages in reading with younger children, while talking about the pictures and naming what they see. The childminder generally works well with parents to help provide a continuous approach to meeting children's needs. For example, she updates parents regularly about their children's learning, including how they are progressing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about healthy lifestyles, including the benefits of eating balanced, nutritious meals. Children are active and enjoy going on outings, such as to their local park, to support their physical well-being. Children behave well. The childminder shares her expectations with them to help them understand what is acceptable. For example, she teaches children about how to use resources, to help them understand personal safety. The childminder has effective procedures to keep children safe. She risk assesses the surroundings regularly to identify and remove any hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining the necessary skills, in readiness for the next stage of their learning. They develop good physical skills. For example, children learn to use tools with control, such as to scoop and pour, while developing their hand muscle control. Children develop secure early mathematical skills. For example, younger children learn to count small amounts and use numbers during their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY251335 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1048821 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Abbey Wood, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder cares for children from 6.30am to 7pm, during weekdays only. She operates throughout most of the year. She holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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