Childminder EY422207

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 December 2016 8 June 2016

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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 warm and caring environment where children are safe and enjoy learning. The home is organised well to give children a good balance of educational activities, rest and relaxation. This means children of all ages have a lovely time and enjoy their day.  Babies settle quickly and easily when they arrive at the childminder's home. They are happy in the childminder's care because they enjoy frequent cuddles and are confident to explore their surroundings.  The childminder finds out what children can do when they first start with her and carefully records their progress. She has a very good understanding of how children develop. This helps her plan and provide activities to guide them through their next stage of learning.  Documentation is used well to support the safe and efficient organisation of the childminding. Policies and procedures are shared with parents when children first start

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This provision is good

and on a regular basis. This supports secure partnerships so the childminder and parents work well together to meet children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always take children's home language into account when planning activities.  The childminder does not consistently reflect on what she does well and what she would like to improve.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during play and learning activities.  The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including risk assessments.  The inspector looked at children's progress records.  Discussions were held with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder fully understands her responsibility to meet the statutory requirements for the early years foundation stage and other government requirements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is able to demonstrate she understands what to do if she has concerns about a child. She knows the process she should follow and the agencies to work with in the event of concerns. Risks to children at home or on outings are assessed and removed to ensure children are safe at all times. The childminder is qualified in childcare and actively undertakes additional training to update her skills. This means she has appropriate skills to supervise assistants and ensure good quality teaching. However, the childminder does not take time to consider the strengths of the setting and plan for improvements. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents to support children. Parents spoken with during the inspection are delighted with how happy and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

settled children are in the childminder's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are making very good progress from their starting points. The childminder knows each child well and she adapts play and learning activities for each age. She actively promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, she helps them learn new ideas as they talk about the sequins and feathers during a sticking activity. Children enjoy looking at books and building roadways and train tracks with the childminder. This means they are making good progress in their physical and communication skills. However, she does not always promote the home language of children who are learning English as an additional language. The childminder understands the importance of using the progress check at the age of two years to identify children who may need extra help to catch up with their friends.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are comfortable and feel at home in the setting. They learn to behave nicely to one another as the childminder reminds them to be kind. She skilfully changes the mood if children become unsettled. She distracts them with songs and action rhymes to make them laugh and smile again. Children choose freely from the good range of play materials which are accessible to them. Younger children explore and go to the childminder for re- assuring cuddles before they go off and play happily again. Older children enjoy showing what they can do and are rapidly developing confidence. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks along with plenty of physical activities on outings to local parks and children's centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder understands the importance of tracking children's progress and checking they are developing well. She knows what children can do and how to help them learn new skills through a variety of activities. This means children are making good progress in all areas of learning. Older children eagerly join in with play activities. All children are keen to explore and learn. They are prepared well for their next stage of learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422207 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1056457 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Thamesmead. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with three assistants. The childminder and one of the assistants hold an appropriate early years qualification 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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