Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2018 31 August 2017

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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 reflects on her practice well. She has addressed the actions set at her last inspection to develop the service that she provides. For example, all documents were available for the inspection, including attendance and accident records.  The childminder provides a welcoming and interesting environment. Children make independent choices from a wide range of resources, including those that support them to learn about people who are from backgrounds different to their own.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about children's progress and care routines. Parents speak highly of the childminder and say that they are very happy with the care that their children receive.  Children have good relationships with the childminder. She has a kind and caring approach that helps children feel safe and secure.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder monitors their

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This provision is good

achievements well and identifies where children require additional support. She makes effective use of planned and spontaneous activities to help them catch up.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the best possible use of opportunities to support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.  On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to help children extend their thinking and learning 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

 increase opportunities for children to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles  strengthen opportunities for children to extend their thinking and learning skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor play activities as well as their lunch routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to help protect children from harm. She regularly updates her knowledge about child protection issues and the correct procedure to follow if she has concerns. The childminder works closely with parents to get their feedback to reflect on the service provided. For example, after meeting with parents and collecting questionnaires, the childminder introduced story sacks for children to share with parents to extend their learning at home. The childminder seeks regular training opportunities to develop the quality of her practice. For example, after attending forest school training, the childminder introduced forest school sessions to support children's physical development and their understanding of the natural environment. The childminder has very good relationships with other settings children attend. She regularly shares information with them about children's achievements to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

ensure their learning and care are consistent.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about what their children know and can do. She uses this information with her ongoing observations to plan interesting activities to enthuse children's learning. For example, for children who have just had a new baby in the family, she provides stories and encourages children to play with the dolls and learn how to be gentle and care for them. Children benefit from well-planned activities to support their physical skills. For example, they delight in exploring different locks, switches and bolts to develop the small muscles in their hands and fingers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and are kind and considerate of their friends. They listen and follow instructions well and have a good awareness of the setting's boundaries. For example, children help to tidy up before mealtimes and help each other in finding their shoes before going outside. The childminder encourages children to be independent and they are confident at managing simple tasks. For example, all children attempt to put their own shoes and coats on and older children confidently manage their own hygiene routines. Children gain a good awareness of their surroundings and they benefit from regular outings and trips in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and confident and make good progress in their learning and development. Older children are confident in their numeracy skills. For example, they confidently count and match the numbers on toy cars to their correct parking space in the car park created by the childminder. Children develop good social skills and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383301 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1114776 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 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 August 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder offers care all day from Monday to Thursday all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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