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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 2 May 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 typically has a good understanding of the requirements to promote children's well-being and education. She checks on their progress carefully.  The childminder develops consistent professional relationships with parents. For example, she understands the importance of sharing important information to help build links between home and the setting.  The childminder is a good example to children who learn from her approach to them. Children behave well. They are confident, independent and self-motivated. She effectively encourages and supports children so that they learn well in most areas.  The childminder has improved since the last inspection. She develops her childcare knowledge effectively; for example, further training has helped develop her expertise and has raised the quality of the provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's literacy skills.  The childminder does not always promote children's early mathematical awareness or problem-solving skills.

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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

 ensure there are enough opportunities for children to develop their ongoing literacy skills  improve children's understanding of simple mathematics, including problem-solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions during activities indoors and outdoors. She looked at a range of resources and equipment.  The inspector talked with the parents, childminder and the children at various times during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation of individual children with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including records relating to children, and checked safeguarding procedures and the views of parents.  The inspector had discussions about policies and procedures, methods of assessing, planning for children's progress and how the childminder works with parents and other providers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly attends training to increase her skills in identifying concerns about a child's welfare. She knows where to report concerns to relevant agencies. She carries out thorough safety risk assessments, such as ensuring staff are suitable to work with children, to ensure children's safety and well-being. The childminder took steps to improve her practice to meet the needs of the children better. For example, she has addressed the actions and recommendations from the previous inspection. She maintains up-to-date records including children's attendance. She knows to notify Ofsted of any significant changes to the household, including employing assistants. She teaches children about safety, such as when having regular fire drills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's progress closely and she offers good learning opportunities. Children communicate well; for example, they learn to listen and interact well with each other. The childminder provides effective opportunities to engage in conversations and to learn new vocabulary. Children develop their physical skills for example, as they energetically climb and ride wheeled toys. They enjoy trips out to local parks and children's centres that, for example, help develop their activity levels further. Children explore ideas during role play and act out what they know, such as caring for others. Children make music; for example, by using musical instruments they learn about rhythm and readily move and dance to the music.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children attend to their personal needs effectively and know the importance of good hygiene routines. The childminder effectively teaches children about the wider world. For example, children enjoy playing with resources reflecting differences found in other cultures and they learn about different festivals. Children begin to know about healthy food options; for example, the childminder offers healthy fruits and talks to children about the effects of these foods on their bodies. Children learn about risks. They carefully move between indoors and outdoors, and negotiate climbing up and down the step outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, given what they know when they start. Young babies make strong attachments to adults and other children. Children are creative and adventurous as they move between indoors and outdoors independently. Children enjoy creating shapes with messy play materials, splashing water and moulding sand. They are prepared well for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433893 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1049466 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Thamesmead in the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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