Childminder EY498559

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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 plans for children and assesses their progress well. She observes children regularly and uses this information effectively to provide suitably challenging activities. Children make good progress.  The childminder works effectively with parents. She gives them regular updates on their children's progress to keep them well informed.  The childminder manages children's behaviour successfully. She is calm and fair in her approach and uses praise well to motivate positive behaviour.  The childminder teaches children how to behave in safe ways. For example, she teaches them to tidy away floor toys when they have finished using these, to avoid accidents. Children know how to use the stairs with care and caution.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed ways for children to learn about and use technology, to support their understanding of the world further.  The childminder has not fully explored ways to reflect different areas of learning outside, to support those who learn best outdoors.

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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

 develop more ways for children to learn about and use technology to support their understanding of the world further.  develop the outdoor area further to reflect different areas of learning, to support those who learn best outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and spoke with the children when appropriate.  The inspector observed an activity and discussed children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector looked at some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder about her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder considers all aspects of her practice and has firm goals in place to build ongoing improvement. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has secure knowledge of procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. She helps to ensure children's safety, for instance, by checking all parts of her home regularly, including the upstairs area, to help prevent accidents. Risk assessments are comprehensive. The childminder reflects well on her practice to monitor planning and assessment closely and to ensure that children's needs are met well, including for any children who fall behind in their learning. She is committed to improving her skills and updates her knowledge, for example, by reading a lot of early years literature.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers children well-thought-out, interesting activities based on the different areas of learning. She supports children's early mathematical skills well. For example, she teaches children mathematical language to compare sizes and teaches them to count the number of wheels on toy buses and cars. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills effectively. They recognise their names on cards when they arrive and she reads their favourite stories and encourages children to make comments on these. The childminder supports children's creative development effectively. For instance, children enjoy making marks on large sheets of paper using brightly coloured crayons. They take delight in finding inflated balloons in a box and happily release them to float in the air.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder finds out information from parents about each child's likes and dislikes, and uses this information to provide activities that children enjoy very much. She values each child as an individual and meets their emotional needs well. Children are able to do things for themselves. For example, they can take off their outer clothing and feed themselves at lunchtime. The childminder teaches children healthy routines, such as taking daily physical challenges outdoors and eating nutritious meals and snacks. Children are confident and motivated to learn.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to share and to take turns well. They play cooperatively together and have good imaginative skills. For instance, they create stories as they take part in pretend play. Children learn to respect others, for example, by celebrating and discussing special cultural or religious events. They learn valuable skills to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498559 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1052966 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Greenwich, London. She operates each weekday from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round, except on public bank holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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