Childminder EY491626

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 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 creates a nurturing environment where children's emotional well-being is promoted well. She has a warm and caring nature, which helps children to feel safe and secure. They develop strong attachments to her.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She shares information using verbal and written communication at the beginning and end of the day. Parents are very positive about the childminder. They state that she consistently shares information about their child's progress and how happy their children are in her care.  The childminder effectively supports children to develop their language and communication skills. For example, she listens carefully to and extends what the children are saying and engages them in conversations during their play.  The childminder knows the children very well, she identifies their likes and how they prefer to learn, which enables her to plan stimulating activities to support their next

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This provision is good

steps in learning. Children progress well from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully target her professional development opportunities to develop her knowledge and teaching skills to the highest possible level.  The childminder does not consistently support children to develop independence skills. For example, she intervenes too quickly to do things for children before they have opportunities to try for themselves.

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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

 engage in opportunities for targeted professional development that enhance the overall quality of practice to an outstanding level  enhance opportunities available for children to develop their independence skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed and discussed relevant documentation, including the evidence of suitable persons living on the premises.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to protect children from harm and knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She accesses training and ensures her safeguarding knowledge is current. She uses risk assessments effectively to help her to identify and minimise all hazards in the environment so that children can play safely. The childminder has developed strong links with other professionals, which help to complement and promote children's care and learning. She reviews her provision to identify any areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's play and development regularly from the start. She uses this information to plan for their next steps in learning, track progress and identify any gaps in learning. The childminder carefully asks children questions that help to build their problem-solving skills and enhance their learning. Children are enthusiastic and motivated in their play. Children enjoy being imaginative. For example, during role play, they imitate caring for the dolls. The childminder extends their imaginations as they act out how they can get to 'work' and wait at the pretend bus stop they made in the garden. Children enjoy outings to the local playground and playgroups where they have opportunities to play on the big play equipment, which helps them to develop their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents from the start, to understand children's routines, preferences and starting points. This helps children to settle quickly and demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder has a sensitive and welcoming approach to her care. Children behave very well and are happy and content with her. The childminder praises children's efforts and achievements, and speaks very highly of the children and their abilities. This helps children to develop confidence and to build good levels of self-esteem. Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. They enjoy healthy snacks, have good opportunities to play outside and develop good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make their own choices in play and express their wishes and needs. Children show good progress and high levels of achievement for their age. They develop the necessary skills and attitudes they need for their eventual move on to nursery or school. For example, children respond well to instructions and listen carefully to adults. They use their manners well and are developing good social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491626 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1024684 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 2015 and lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates Monday to Wednesday from 8am to 6pm, during term time only.

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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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