Childminder EY489986

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 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

 Children develop extremely well in the childminder's setting and become confident learners who explore their environment with great enthusiasm.  The childminder and her assistants role model teamwork very well to the children, who imitate this behaviour throughout their time at the setting. Children help each other with tasks and share resources during their play.  Parents are very complimentary about the service they receive and the progress their children make. They are fully involved in their children's learning and are given support to continue children's learning at home, providing continuity across the settings.  Children have many opportunities to learn about the world around them. They enjoy a variety of outings as well as lessons, such as ballet and piano, and they learn Spanish. This helps children to develop a deeper appreciation of the community in which they live and of the different things they can achieve.

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This provision is good

 Children's health is promoted well. For example, they receive nutritious and healthy meals throughout their time at the setting and are encouraged to try new foods.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities during daily routines to build on children's awareness and understanding of risks and safety.  The childminder does not fully identify the individual training needs of her assistants to help raise the quality of practice to the highest level possible.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities to extend children's understanding of risks and keeping themselves safe  sharpen the focus on professional development for assistants, to identify and address any training needs and raise the quality of practice to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors, and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and her assistants and interacted with children at appropriate times.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training as well as that of her assistants, and sampled documentation, personal records and assessments.  The inspector took into account the written feedback of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very passionate about her role and shows a high level of commitment to ensuring that children have the best learning experiences possible. She regularly evaluates her service, taking into account the views of children, parents, assistants and other professionals, to help identify areas for further development. She holds regular meetings with her assistants to reflect on their practice and monitor the development of the children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that her policies are followed and procedures are implemented by her assistants and that they are known and agreed by parents. The childminder and her assistants know what to do should there be any concerns about the welfare of a child in their care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants know the children well and carefully plan activities for them based on their needs. They incorporate the information they have about children's interests and their next steps in learning. This helps to develop children's concentration skills as they are engrossed in their play for long periods, using the resources available to extend their learning. The childminder and her assistants follow the children's lead well. For example, they support children's pretend play as children take spray bottles with coloured water from a planned activity into the playhouse outdoors, imagining that there is a fire that needs to be put out. Children are developing their physical skills as they squeeze the spray trigger on the bottles. They learn about mathematics, volume and capacity, as they tip, pour and scoop to transfer water into different-sized containers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants care for children very well. They help children to feel secure and cherished. Consequently, children develop good levels of independence and learn about simple health routines. Children are encouraged to solve their own problems and are supported to develop very warm and loving relationships with each other, full of respect. For example, when children get into minor disagreements about resources, the childminder supports children in a very calm way to find a solution that sits well with everybody. The childminder and her assistants effectively support children to settle into their care, using information gained from parents at the beginning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and develop very good communication skills, including those who are learning English as an additional language. They are able to confidently respond in both English and Spanish. Children from a very young age are encouraged and supported to manage their personal hygiene. For example, they wash their hands after their nappy change. Children are independent and make decisions about their play and the activities in which they participate. They enjoy learning, making much use of the environment and resources available. Children are well prepared for future learning, including for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489986 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1021064 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 9

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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 Plumstead, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder works with two assistants and operates 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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Telephone number

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