Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date 10 January 2019 Previous inspection date 22 September 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has made good progress in relation to improving her provision. She has addressed the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. n Overall, the quality of the childminder's interactions with children are good. She uses her knowledge and skills well to help children make progress in their learning. n The childminder shows strong commitment to continuing to update her knowledge and skills. For instance, she proactively seeks new training, depending on the individual needs of children. n The childminder uses effective ways to keep parents well informed about their children's learning and development. Parents comment positively on the care their children receive and express witnessing noticeable changes. n Children are happy and settled. They enjoy an interesting range of different experiences to support them to gain new skills. n The childminder has been working closely with external professionals and has a clear

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This provision is good

development plan in place to sustain the improvements made and continue to enhance outcomes for children even further. n Although teaching is good, overall, the childminder does not consistently make the most of learning opportunities that arise to extend and challenge children's learning to the highest level. n The childminder has not yet fully implemented further ways in which to gather information to help her plan for further development.

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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 good teaching further by responding to individual children's interests that spontaneously arise during play to further extend and challenge their learning to the highest level n consider and implement further ways to gather information to help evaluate the provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for caring for children. n The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at documentation, including suitability checks, policies and training certificates. n The inspector reviewed children's assessment records and how their progress is monitored. n The inspector held a discussion with a parent and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of the indicators that may suggest that a child is at risk of harm. She has clear knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has made good improvements to the way that she monitors children's ongoing progress. This is illustrated when she seeks information from parents when children start to help identify any gaps in their learning and plans appropriate activities to help to close these gaps. The childminder completes the two year progress check and shares this with parents to help ensure consistency for children's future learning. The childminder has an assistant that is registered to work alongside her. Her assistant was not present on the day of the inspection, however, their suitability check, training certificates and how their practice is monitored was viewed. The childminder discusses the importance of supporting her to

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

understand her role and responsibilities. The childminder has taken positive steps to strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend. For instance, she seeks and shares developmental progress reports to help ensure children's next steps in learning are well targeted to help them make typical progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder adapts her teaching style to support the age and developmental needs of the children in her care. This is evident when she places good emphasis on introducing lots of new vocabulary and modelling language to support children who speak English as an additional language to develop their understanding and speech. Children explore the environment with confidence and have plenty of opportunity to make independent choices about their play. Children show this when engaging in role play, exploring treasure baskets and when discussing different feelings and emotions when painting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly and have a secure bond with the childminder and each other. Young children behave well. They show a positive approach to new experiences, take turns and are well mannered. Children are effectively encouraged to follow good hygiene routines. This is illustrated when children frequently wash their hands and have discussions about the importance of staying clean. The childminder supports children to learn about the local community and wider world around them. For instance, they talk about the weather when getting ready for a visit to the park. Children's good health is effectively promoted. This is evident when children have daily opportunities to experience fresh air, engage in active play and enjoy healthy snacks and meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well and are suitably prepared for their next stage of learning, including nursery and school when the time comes. Children are active and independent learners. They demonstrate this when helping to set the table for snack time and helping to tidy up. Young children acquire new words, play well together and explore resources with enthusiasm and curiosity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441565 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10084743 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 1 - 14 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 22 September 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Brockley, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder works from 6.30am until 8pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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