Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date 8 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder reviews the quality of her service effectively. She seeks feedback from parents and other practitioners to help make improvements. This helps her to achieve good standards. n The childminder supports children's learning well. They enjoy using accessible resources and show that they are motivated to learn. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder helps children to develop good communication and language skills well. She interacts with children effectively as they play and learn. Children who speak another language at home acquire good English speaking skills. n The childminder forms close bonds with children and gives them plenty of reassurance when needed. She supports their emotional well-being very effectively. n The childminder provides frequent opportunities for children to be creative and supports them to explore a range of materials, inside and outdoors.

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The provision is good

n Parents say that they are very happy with the service they receive and speak of the affection that the childminder has for the children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently support parents to help children's learning at home or to understand fully the progress children make. n The childminder does not closely consider how to deepen children's understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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

n strengthen communication with parents to help them better understand how to build on children's learning at home and are clear about the progress they make n extend opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector jointly observed and discussed a children's activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed documents, including records of children's learning, policies and procedures, documents relating to children's safety and health, and evidence of the childminder's professional development. n The inspector sought the views of parents during the inspection visit.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes training to enhance her knowledge about the potential risks posed to children and knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She has effective systems to help keep children safe, such as completing written risk assessments for visits and outings away from her home. The childminder takes steps to increase her knowledge and skills. For example, she accesses online training to deepen her understanding of how to provide an effective curriculum. The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She uses her links with other practitioners to develop her service further and help children achieve good outcomes. For instance, she implements strategies to support children's positive behaviour.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gives effective support for children to learn English. For example, she uses the language children speak at home as she encourages them to count and recognise shapes and numerals as they play. Children show good concentration and focus as they carefully place wooden blocks along the floor as they build. The childminder models good language and extends children's vocabulary well. She introduces mathematical language, such as asking questions about the first or second floor as children pretend to build houses. The childminder supports children to understand about living things and the natural environment. For instance, she discusses the horses from the nearby barracks and carries out creative activities in the local woods.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds very warm relationships with children, their parents and wider family members. She is attentive, caring and flexible during children's settling-in periods and responds well to their need for extra reassurance. For example, the childminder whispers softly and holds babies close to soothe them. Children demonstrate their independence as they take off their shoes on arrival and select their own resources to use. They behave well and show care and consideration for others, such as finding toys to comfort their friends when they are upset. The childminder supports children to develop good social skills. For instance, they quickly gain confidence and play with other children at a playgroup.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate independent learning as they find and select crayons to make marks and draw. They explore the wider world and learn about road safety as they visit parks and go on outings. Babies show their close connections to familiar adults as they respond positively to hugs and cuddles. Older children display a growing understanding of technology and mathematics as they use toy cash machines to pay bills during pretend play. Children use the small hand muscles needed for writing as they take part in creative activities. Children are well prepared for their next stages in learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538620 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10079250 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the Eltham area of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The childminder works Monday to Friday, all year.

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Registers

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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