Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2018 7 July 2015

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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 range of policies that underpins her working practices and keeps this up to date to reflect changes in legislation.  The childminder effectively enhances her knowledge and skills in a variety of ways. For example, she regularly undertakes training online.  Children enjoy a wide range of lovely toys and books provided by the childminder to support all areas of the curriculum. The childminder also takes them to a variety of places of interest in the local area to further extend their learning.  The childminder places a strong focus on children's emotional well-being. For example, she establishes individual routines with parents for settling children so that they feel emotionally secure.  Communication between the childminder and parents is effective, helping to promote continuity in children's care. Parents are kept informed of activities and experiences provided for the children each day.

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This provision is good

 The childminder plans activities and experiences based on children's interests. Children make good progress towards the early learning goals across all areas of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is reflective of her practice, but she does not consistently make the most of self-evaluation to identify priorities to improve her provision as precisely as possible.  The childminder does not consistently build on children's interest in exploration to provide opportunities for them to experience different textures to extend their understanding of the world.

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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

 use self-evaluation to more accurately identify priorities for improvement, to continually develop the quality of provision and to reflect children's evolving needs  provide an even wider range of experiences for children to explore different textures to extend their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at documents, including first-aid and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificates, children's learning journals and a sample of policies.  The inspector looked at the quality of the learning environment.  The inspector observed interaction between the childminder and the children.  The inspector held a professional discussion with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of her responsibilities regarding child protection and ensures that her knowledge is always up to date. For example, in addition to training, she reads publications related to young children's learning. The childminder makes regular observations of children's learning, and communication between the childminder and parents is very good. For example, she shares photographs of children engaged in activities and discusses routines such as settling in and potty training with parents. This ensures that they work together for the benefit of the children. Parents speak highly of the childminder. For example, they praise her for the caring environment and range of outings she provides for the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that support children's learning across all areas of the curriculum, inside and in her garden. She demonstrates a secure knowledge of how young children learn and plans activities linked to their interests. For example, the young babies lean forward to pick up small toys and pass toys from one hand to the other to extend their physical skills. The childminder is very skilled at developing children's communication skills and uses every opportunity to support and extend their language. For example, she uses routine times, such as nappy changing and snack time, to hold conversations with the children. Children have opportunities to learn through their senses and to develop their social skills. For example, they engage in messy activities and mix with other children as they attend local playgroups.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure attachments to the childminder, who responds warmly and supports their overall well-being. They are emotionally secure and enjoy cuddles with the childminder, for example, when playing and during routines such as nappy changing. Children enjoy nutritious homemade food and enjoy preparing meals with the childminder. For example, she gives the children homemade soups for lunch and they help to make their own sandwiches, which supports their independence skills. The childminder promotes children's respect for other cultures and people who have disabilities. For example, she provides books, pictures and toys that positively reflect differences and children engage in activities to learn about customs and festivals from around the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including school. They make good progress from their starting points. Babies actively cooperate with nappy changing and are willing to try new foods and textures. Children learn about stories and play games to develop their social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510789 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1125020 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Eltham, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm 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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