Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 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

 Partnerships with parents are strong. For example, the childminder shares detailed information with them about children's unique needs. She uses this information well to plan a smooth settling-in process for children when they start at the setting. Children settle quickly and are emotionally secure.  The childminder provides a welcoming and safe environment for children to explore freely. She helps them develop a consistent understanding of boundaries and how to keep themselves safe. These arrangements contribute to children's physical well-being.  The childminder provides a commentary as young children play. For instance, as they move toy vehicles on a play mat, she helps them name the buildings printed on the mat, such as the bus stop, house, hotel and roundabout. She helps to extend children's communication and language skills well.  Children learn to make choices. The childminder is perceptive to children's emerging

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This provision is good

learning needs and supports them well to follow their interests in play. Children build on their independence and confidence. They progress well and are prepared for their future learning and their eventual moves to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder captures children's interest in stories well, she misses opportunities to fully extend their participation and responses.  Children do not have consistent opportunities to learn more about themselves and their families.

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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

 consider ways to fully extend children's participation in stories  provide consistent opportunities for children to explore activities that help them to learn about themselves and their families.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and how the childminder interacted with them.  The inspector viewed the premises and assessed the arrangements for children's safety.  The inspector viewed a sample of records, including children's learning folders.  The inspector assessed the effectiveness of the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times, including to discuss the effectiveness of the activities taking place.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of signs and symptoms that may indicate child protection issues. She understands the procedures to follow and the outside agencies to contact should she have concerns. The childminder reflects well on her practice and plans effectively for improvements. For instance, she has discussions with her local authority to help identify and implement updates to her policies and procedures. She shares good practice ideas with other childminders, which helps her to develop her teaching practice further. The childminder is keen to continually develop her knowledge and skills. She pursues appropriate training opportunities. For instance, she has built on her understanding of how to complete accurate progress checks for children aged two years.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates new activities to children, which helps them to learn to explore in different ways. For example, she shows them how to flatten play dough and use cutters to make shapes. She helps children learn to name the shapes and count them. This helps them to build on their early mathematical skills. The childminder has a good understanding of what children know and can do and she uses her observations well to monitor and plan for any areas in which they need further support. The childminder provides opportunities for children to build on their creativity. For example, young children use role-play resources, such as a cup and cutlery, and pretend to stir a drink. They learn to replay their observations of the real world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to enjoy the fresh air, for instance, on their trips to local playgroups, children's centres and parks. This contributes to their good health. The childminder praises children for their efforts. For example, when young children learn to walk and hold onto push-along vehicles, she says 'you are a good driver'. Children build a positive sense of themselves. The childminder helps children to take account of the needs of others. For example, she supports them well to learn to solve sharing issues. Children learn to play cooperatively with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children explore electronic resources curiously. For example, they press the buttons on an electronic ball, observe the lights and sounds, and delight as it rolls away. Such opportunities help them to build on their early understanding of technology. Children develop as active learners. They build basic skills that help to support their good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492785 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1030810 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 4 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 in 2015. She lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. She provides childcare all day, on weekdays, for most of the 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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