Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 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 evaluates her service effectively. She regularly updates her knowledge and seeks the views of parents, to help her develop and maintain good standards of care and learning.  Children receive very good support to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder interacts with them well and extends their vocabulary. This contributes to the good progress children make from their starting points.  The childminder shares information well. Parents receive accurate assessments of children's progress. The childminder works well with parents, and others involved in children's care, to address gaps in learning and development.  The childminder uses local facilities to extend children's learning experiences. For example, children enjoy visits to the local library.  The learning environment for children is well organised. Children of all abilities are consistently engaged in activities that support them to become motivated and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children consistent opportunities to learn about different people and communities to take their understanding of diversity to a higher level.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to develop an understanding of people from different communities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed documents, including learning records for children, policies, and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector considered the views of parents during the inspection visit.  The childminder viewed the areas of the home used by children, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and the children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the potential risks posed to children and knows who to contact if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder monitors the effectiveness of her service well. For example, she carefully evaluates the use of technology when considering how to share information with parents. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge to improve her teaching skills. The childminder communicates very well with parents and implements strategies that they share to address children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her knowledge about children's interests to build on what they know and can do. She uses meaningful conversations with children to extend their learning. For example, following discussions about birthdays, the childminder introduces counting as children use play dough to make pretend cakes. The childminder plans appropriate next steps in learning for children and regularly shares information with parents about the progress they make. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about the natural environment and livings things. For instance, children explore nearby woods and learn how to look after the family rabbit.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides activities that consistently engage and interest children. They listen and respond well to her instructions and play together cooperatively. The childminder maintains warm relationships with children. They often seek her out for cuddles and hugs. This contributes to their good emotional well-being. The childminder helps children to understand how to maintain good hygiene habits. She encourages increasing independence as children prepare for their move on to school. For example, children take care of their personal care needs and dress themselves with minimal support.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show good progress in their physical development, such as when they walk on uneven ground in the woods. Babies develop the small-hand muscles needed for later writing, for example, as they pinch play dough. Older children demonstrate good mathematical development and make connections with prior learning. For example, they compare the semi-circular shapes of fruit to the moon, and discuss the need to use torches at night time. All children are very well prepared for the next stages in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494892 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1031097 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the Woolwich area of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. She works from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year.

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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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