Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date 28 February 2019 Previous inspection date 2 November 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Partnerships with parents and carers are strong. The childminder ensures that parents receive daily feedback about their child's day to support continuity in care and learning at home. n Children flourish in this welcoming and nurturing environment. The childminder provides a relaxed, enjoyable and homely environment where children feel safe and secure. n The childminder helps children to develop good communication and language skills. She encourages children to participate when introducing new words during story times. n Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. The childminder uses what she knows about children to ensure that the activities challenge them. n The childminder keeps children safe from harm, and helps them to learn how to play safely. n The childminder has not fully embraced professional development opportunities to improve her knowledge and understanding.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to promote children's independence.

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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 extend professional development opportunities for staff to improve their knowledge and, thus, promote the very best outcomes for children n make the most of opportunities for children to do things for themselves, and so fully develop their independence.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's outcomes. n The inspector talked to the childminder and to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the setting and observed the areas used for childminding. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including policies, children's records, training certificates and checks on staff's suitability to work with children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder monitors children's development closely. This helps her to identify and close any gaps in their learning. She uses daily discussion and diaries to keep parents well informed about their child's care and learning. Parents are very happy with the service provided. The childminder reflects on the quality of her service and seeks feedback from parents to help her review the provision. She makes effective plans to improve children's learning outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder contributes well to the development of children's early mathematical skills. For example, she encourages children to explore shapes when they organise and sort shape sorters, and count steps as they climb the slide. She creates opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience. For example, the children enjoy trips to different places to observe new cultures. Parents appreciate the social skills their children develop during these off-site activities. The childminder supports children's language acquisition. For example, she introduces new words as children play, and this extends their vocabulary. Children's literacy skills are supported well, as they enjoy story time with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a nurturing environment where children thrive. She works in partnership with parents to make sure children's daily routines are followed. This helps children to feel comfortable and secure. Children's behaviour is good. Children make choices freely during play activities and express their preferences confidently. The childminder helps children understand how to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, they have many opportunities that support them in developing their physical skills. Children regularly visit other groups with the childminder and have the opportunity to play and socialise with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, active and confident learners. They make good progress from their starting points and develop a good range of skills and abilities to support the next stage in their learning, including being ready for school. They show very good language and communication skills and are confident to express themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437298 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10060337 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 - 1 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Royal London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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