Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date 13 June 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 gathers a range of information about children when they start. As a result, the childminder has good knowledge of the individual children in her care. She knows their strengths and areas for development. n The childminder is warm and affectionate. Children are well cared for. Relationships between the childminder and children are secure. n The childminder is a positive role model. She supports children to develop an awareness of managing their feelings. Children learn to behave appropriately and are well mannered. n Children play with a broad range of good-quality resources. They have access to a large garden at the childminder's home. The childminder makes good use of activities in the community to provide children with a wide range of experiences. n The childminder is fun. She laughs a lot with children as they play and explore. Children respond well to the childminder's animated responses as they play together.

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This provision is good

These positive interactions support children's developing social skills. n Parents comment on the childminder's effective communication methods. The childminder has daily conversations with parents about children's learning and development. This helps the childminder to build on her relationships with children and enhance their learning. n The childminder's observations and assessments of children's learning are not always precisely focused. This means planning to further extend children's learning is not consistent.

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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 the use of observations and assessments to sharply focus planning on what children need to learn next.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in written feedback. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector sampled documentation, including risk assessments, training and records of children's learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. The childminder knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments of her premises both indoors and outside. Children are safe in the childminder's clean and tidy home. The childminder has clear procedures in place to ensure children are safe when they go to playgroups and other activities. The childminder regularly evaluates her teaching practice. This enables her to reflect on her strengths and areas she would like to develop further. Parents are highly complimentary about the warmth and affection their children receive. Parents say they would happily recommend the childminder to others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy playing with a wide range of resources. Toys are stored in colourful boxes near where children play. Books are displayed in a low accessible rack. There is a wide range of characters and objects to support storytelling. The childminder interacts with children as they play. She asks questions and gives children plenty of time to think and respond. Children engage in meaningful conversation with the childminder. This boosts children's confidence. The childminder makes good use of books and stories to support early mathematical and language development. For example, during story time, children wear costumes and hold objects related to the books they read. As a result, children develop a love of books and reading. Children's progress is regularly tracked. Overall, children are well supported. They make plenty of active choices about the toys they play with.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy regular outings to playgroups, the library and local parks. This supports children to learn about their community. They participate in a broad range of cultural and play activities. Children learn about keeping safe when they are out. They follow the childminder's instructions as they cross the road safely. Children learn about life cycles and the ways in which animals grow. Children eat healthy food provided by the childminder. This supports children to learn about living a healthy lifestyle. The childminder takes time to explain to children why they do the things they do. For example, she discusses why washing hands is important. Children develop good self-care skills. The childminder nurtures children's growing independence. She offers choices and encouragement to support children to make their own decisions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and comfortable in the childminder's home. As a result, they are highly motivated and eager to join in. Children make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development. As a result, children show increased independence and confidence. They choose their own toys and demonstrate good concentration skills. Children are well prepared to take the next steps in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540144 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10089471 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in New Eltham. The childminder is available to work each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. She has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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