Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2017 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 has a sound understanding of child development. She communicates effectively with younger children to help them learn new words and make good progress in their communication. For example, she describes to the children what they are doing and encourages them to repeat simple words and sounds.  The childminder plans daily outdoor and indoor activities to help ensure children have access to fresh air and keep fit. She promotes healthy and flexible routines for the children according to their needs and supports their physical development well.  Children develop good social skills. For example, young children easily engage and play with other children in the park, taking turns when going down the slide.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents as well as schools, including children's teachers. She has daily discussions about what children do at each setting to help provide continuous learning and care for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not accurately identify all areas for development, particularly training. She has not maintained a valid paediatric first-aid certificate.  Young children's learning about hygiene and safety is not always extended, especially when the childminder takes them on outings.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain and maintain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. 26/09/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 extend young children's learning about hygiene and safety, especially when on outings  use self-evaluation more effectively to identify priorities and training to further enhance practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children and the learning opportunities provided for children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector went along to a local park with the childminder and observed children's outdoor learning.  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's safety and development. She supervises them effectively and ensures that she offers activities according to their interests and abilities. The childminder has not maintained a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. However, this does not impact on children's well-being as she has retained knowledge from training and is aware of the action to take in the case of an emergency. The childminder is well experienced and keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date, ensuring she includes new legislation such as 'Prevent' duty in her policies. She has a secure understanding of the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk and the procedures to follow. Safeguarding is effective. Parents share information about their home life with the childminder and keep her up to date about attendance changes. This helps her to adapt her provision and meet the needs of the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and uses this knowledge to adjust her teaching when following the interests of the children. For example, when children were supposed to get ready for outdoor play and discovered some interesting books while tidying up, she offered to read the book before going outdoors. When the childminder reads to children, she talks about the pictures in the book and reminds children how to handle books correctly. This helps to support young children with their early literacy skills, teaching them about how to use books. The childminder regularly observes the children to assess and monitor their progress. This helps her to plan children's next steps in their learning, which she incorporates into the daily activities and shares with the parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a homely environment where children have the opportunity to access resources to develop their play. This helps children settle with ease and become independent learners. For example, children look at family photographs and start talking about familiar faces. They learn about the different people in families, supporting their understanding about diversity. Children have a variety of opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, they visit local playgroups and parks where they meet other children. The childminder encourages children with positive language and praise. This helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. She ensures that she follows children's care routines, using good procedures to support their health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a range of skills that helps them in their next stage of learning, making good progress from their starting points. They follow the childminder's instructions, such as putting the dinosaurs in the correct boxes. Children from a young age are able to concentrate in their play and solve problems independently. For example, when children play with a foam puzzle they eagerly look for the matching piece to complete the circle shape. Children are happy, engaged and develop a positive attitude towards learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486647 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1013283 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates all year round Monday to Friday.

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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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