Childminder EY500610

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 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 supports all children very well with their communication and language skills, including those who speak English as an additional language. She incorporates their home language, using pictures and actions during activities to support them.  The children learn about the world around them and people in the community. For example, the childminder explains to children what the postal worker does when a parcel arrives at her home.  The childminder provides children with a variety of learning experiences that interests them. This helps children enjoy learning and they make good progress.  Children are well supported to develop their self-esteem. The childminder praises children's achievements and engages in their play to encourage them to 'have a go'.  Parents are very happy with the care provided by the childminder. They comment about the safe and cosy environment the childminder provides, as well as the progress their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not use her assessments to identify precisely what children need to learn next.  Children's independence is not actively promoted. Sometimes the childminder completes simple tasks that children could manage 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

 use information from assessments even more precisely to identify what children need to learn next  provide more opportunities to promote children's independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.  The inspector observed the children as they engaged in a variety of learning experiences, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, suitability checks, policies and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint observation and spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very professional and welcoming. She evaluates her provision, regularly taking parents' feedback into account but also reflecting on her own practice. She takes up training which helps make a positive impact on her practice and provision. For example, she researches activities to help children develop their communication skills and implements these successfully. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder makes sure that children are safe in her setting. For example, she completes regular risk assessments of children's learning environments, including her garden. The childminder has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow if she should have a concern about a child in her setting and has the contact details of relevant agencies available.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children very well across the different areas of learning. She uses various styles of interaction with children, such as demonstrating, explaining and questioning. For example, during circle time she sits on the floor with them, singing songs, reading books and talking about the weather. She uses pictures to help children respond when discussing what they need to stay safe in the sun. Together they enjoy learning about new things. Overall, she assesses children's ability and shares this information with parents. The childminder liaises with other settings children attend, to help provide consistency. For example, when she becomes aware of what children enjoy at the other setting, she tries to provide similar resources for the children in her setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know the children well and provides a lovely, bright and welcoming environment. She finds out about children's individual needs and routines to help them settle in smoothly. Children receive a good balance of activities to help promote their well-being. They have opportunities to play inside and to be active outside, as well as having time to rest and eat. Children learn about road safety and how to use the larger equipment in the garden in a safe way. They are well supported with their self-care skills. They wash their hands before meals and learn how to use the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and freely initiate their own learning. They develop a good understanding about people and places and enjoy using their imagination during play. For example, children create their own family outing when playing with the train tracks and small-world resources. They talk about who is part of their family and what to do if they see a stop sign. Children learn about behavioural expectations and gain skills necessary for their next move in education. They develop their early writing skills, using different tools and resources, such as pens to draw and fingers to paint when making Father's Day cards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500610 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1052331 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 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 in 2016 and lives in Thamesmead, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The childminder works each weekday, 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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