Childminder EY498031

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 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 has a caring and calm nature. She forms positive bonds with children that effectively support their personal, social and emotional development. Children are confident and happy to seek help and ask questions.  The childminder gains clear and useful information from parents about children's development when they start. She makes accurate observations and assessments to monitor children's good progress and to identify and close gaps in their learning.  Children have opportunities to be physically active and learn about the importance of heathy eating.  Positive partnerships with parents help the childminder to meet children's individual needs well. She establishes good relationships from the start. She shares daily information with them about children's care, well-being and achievements.  The childminder has established partnerships with adults at other settings the children attend. She shares information with them about children's development and other

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This provision is good

relevant messages, which helps to ensure consistency in their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully foster opportunities for children to further develop their good level of independence during everyday routines.  Although children generally behave well, the childminder does not consistently develop their understanding of boundaries and what behaviour is expected of them.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for children to further develop their increasing independence  make the most of opportunities to reinforce children's positive behaviour to help them further understand the boundaries and follow acceptable rules.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to help children feel safe and secure. She assesses her home to identify and minimise any potential hazards. The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and skills, for example, through her own research and by sharing practice and ideas with other childminders. She implements what she learns to help meet the children's needs more effectively. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder involves parents in evaluations of her practice to help improve the provision and helps them to support their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is confident in her teaching skills and effectively interacts with children. She knows the children in her care well and uses effective systems to check children's progress, to help her identify and address any gaps in learning. The childminder supports children's creative ideas well. Children focus as they use recyclable materials to make models, paint them and select materials to add interesting features. The childminder support children's communication and language development well. For example, she constantly talks to children as they play, models words for children to repeat and effectively uses simple questions to encourage children's thinking. She effectively encourages children to use their imaginations. For instance, they pretend to make a variety of food for the childminder to 'eat' and she happily responds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a welcoming environment for children. She uses her warm interactions to support children to settle and enjoy their learning. The childminder teaches children to respect others and they play happily together, share and take turns. The childminder encourages children to have a go at new experiences and praises them for their achievements, which helps to build their confidence and 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 are confident and willing to learn. They develop strong relationships with adults and learn to play cooperatively with others. Children develop an understanding of early literacy. For instance during an art activity, they used glue and pompoms to spell their own names. They engage in play that encourages them to use their imaginations and own ideas. Children are keen and motivated learners who are ready for their next stages in learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498031 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1042327 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 5 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. She lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, 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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