Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date 26 March 2019 Previous inspection date 23 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 Partnership with parents is good. The childminder carries out ongoing observations and assessments. She has developed a daily diary to share information with parents. n The childminder promotes children's learning well and provides challenging experiences. Children independently select what they would like to play with and concentrate on their chosen activities. n The childminder is warm and nurturing. Children are praised as they play. Children are emotionally secure and comfortable in the childminder and the co-childminder's care. n The childminder listens and responds appropriately to children as they play. She monitors and challenges children to build on what they already know. Children make good rates of progress. n The childminder develops successful links with schools. Children are active learners and the childminder skilfully links activities from the school to her home. This helps ensure continuity of care.

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This provision is good

n Children are encouraged to develop their independence. The childminder supports children to understand a healthy lifestyle. She plans and provides nutritionally balanced meals. n The childminder has not considered ways to further improve the quality of her teaching, learning and assessment. n The childminder does not ensure that activities for children who prefer to learn outdoors encourage and challenge their thoughts, ideas and interests.

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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 develop strategies to further improve the quality of teaching n ensure that children who prefer to learn outdoors are provided with suitably challenging activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector sampled written feedback from parents about the childminder's service and discussed with the childminder how she develops her practice. n The inspector sampled a range of documents available, including those relating to the premises, the suitability of those living at the home and safeguarding. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and considered the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of interaction and play during activities and assessed the impact this has on children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse, and what to do if she has any concerns. This includes identifying indicators that children may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas. She ensures, along with the co-childminder, that their mandatory training is up to date. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively, taking action to address any emerging gaps in their learning. Parents are encouraged to give feedback about their children's day or events from home. The childminder works closely with parents to gather information about children's learning and development when they start. For example, parents complete an 'all about me' sheet. This is used to help children settle quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and co-childminder have a good awareness of how babies and young children develop. The childminder uses her observations to plan activities to engage children and build on their individual next steps in learning. The childminder generally follows children's interests well. For example, children manage different electronic vehicles and thoroughly enjoy moving cars around and trying to make things work. Therefore, children develop their thinking and concentration skills. The childminder is skilled in helping children to gain communication and language skills. For example, as children use toy phones, the childminder encourages them to hold conversations. She questions them about what is happening and adds narrative to their play. The childminder uses some effective teaching strategies to help children to learn, such as drawing children's attention to the birds they see outside and the sounds they make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Babies babble in response as the childminder describes a magpie.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps to promote children's emotional well-being. For example, she gives cuddles and reassurance when needed. Children confidently lead their own play. The childminder is a good role model and supports children's behaviour well. For instance, she sensitively reminds young children how to care for toys. Children flourish in the one-to-one care they receive. They learn about developing good health during their daily routine. The childminder prepares children for managing their own self-care. For instance, after nappy changing, the childminder explains the importance of following good hygiene practice. Young children are encouraged to wash their hands. They delight in taking off and putting on their shoes with support. This helps children to manage their own personal needs and develop skills for the future.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are given opportunities to make marks. They use tools to draw on notepads. This helps children to strengthen their finger muscles. Children are curious and they enjoy exploring and experimenting with the resources available. They are interested in technology and competently press buttons to operate toys with different sounds and shapes. Children develop the necessary skills for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430675 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10071604 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 23 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Thamesmead in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. She works with a co-childminder. The childminder operates Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm. The childminder and the co-childminder hold a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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