Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date 20 May 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a welcoming and safe learning environment for children. She has a wide variety of resources available for children that promote their development across the different areas of learning. n Children settle in smoothly and confidently choose the resources and activities available to them to initiate their play. The childminder skilfully guides children's learning, following their interests. This helps children to achieve their next steps in learning. n The childminder continuously develops her professional knowledge, for example by taking up various training courses. She implements the new things she has learned, such as getting resources to support children's learning in turn taking and sharing even further. This has a positive impact on the progress children make. n The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents from the start. She gathers necessary information to help plan the settling-in process for children and

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This provision is good

shares information about their activities and progress daily. Parents say that they are very happy with the quality of care and experiences their children receive. n The childminder promotes children's health well. Children are able to play outdoors daily to get fresh air and exercise. They are also supported in brushing their teeth after lunch to aid their oral health. n At times, the childminder does not give children enough time to respond to her questions or to solve problems for themselves. n The childminder occasionally misses opportunities for children to do things for themselves during play and daily routines.

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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 give children sufficient time to respond to questions and ideas and to work things out for themselves n make the most of opportunities for children to do things for themselves in order to build consistently on their growing independence skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector toured the premises and looked at areas available for children to use. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during the activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all household members, and viewed a range of documents. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at feedback documents completed by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder manages her setting well. She evaluates the quality of the service she provides, finding out what parents expect and children enjoy. This helps her to identify strengths and further areas for improvement. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to use risk assessments to reduce hazards and maintain children's safety in her home and on any outings. She understands her responsibility to safeguard children and knows what to do should she have a concern about the welfare or safety of a child. The childminder shares her policies and knowledge gained from training with her assistant during regular informal meetings. This helps to ensure he is up to date with matters concerning the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans stimulating activities and resources for the children, incorporating their interests and next steps in learning to support their development. She engages effectively in their play and guides children's learning gently. For example, she listens to children and develops conversations with them by asking questions. This helps children to learn about having conversations. The childminder has a good knowledge of the different areas children need to develop in. She provides a variety of learning experiences that cover all of these areas. Children enjoy reading books, singing songs and making music, as well as playing 'doctor' and using the slide in the garden. This helps them to learn about literacy and the world around them. Children learn about the people who help us as well as about different uses of technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children quickly form secure relationships that help and support them to feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. This helps children to be emotionally prepared for their next stage of learning. Children behave well, take turns and share resources. The childminder is a calm and positive role model who regularly praises children's efforts and achievements. This helps to raise their self-esteem. The garden offers a stimulating learning environment for those children who prefer to be outside. They enjoy playing ball games, using the see-saw and accessing sand and water play. Children manage their self-care skills well. They know to wash their hands after toileting and before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They show a good level of interest in what is provided and develop a good range of skills. These help them in readiness for their next stage of learning and eventually their move to school. Children talk about when someone is sad and what could make them happy, learning about emotions and feelings. Young children sing songs and listen attentively to stories. They learn new words and get to know about rhymes and patterns. Children develop their mathematical skills. They enjoy counting to see how long it takes them to climb up the slide and come down. This also gives them a sense of time measurement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539201 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10079975 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 2 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Plumstead, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. She operates each weekday, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6 and 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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