Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date 23 July 2019 Previous inspection date 1 December 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 The childminder works in good partnership with parents. Parents are happy with the various methods the childminder uses to communicate about their children's day as well as their progress. n The childminder successfully identifies and uses children's next steps of learning to inform her planning of good-quality activities. Children make good progress including those with English as an additional language. n Children are content and happy. They form close bonds with the childminder and settle quickly. The childminder has a clear understanding of the children's care routines to ensure she supports their well-being. n The childminder takes effective steps to improve her knowledge and skills. For instance, she successfully implements what she learns at training courses to support children's progress. n The childminder provides a good range of experiences to promote children's learning. She takes them out into the local community, and they discover the world around

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This provision is good

them. They learn about people and places. They socialise and develop an understanding of taking turns and sharing. n The childminder does not consistently seek the views of parents as part of her evaluation of her setting. n The childminder does not consistently support children's mathematical development well, to help develop their number skills and mathematical language.

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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 systems to involve parents in the evaluation of the setting n develop opportunities to extend children's learning and understanding of numbers and mathematical language.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's outcomes. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the areas used for childminding purposes. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including policies, children's records, training certificates and suitability records. n The inspector spoke to and sampled feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of her safeguarding responsibilities. She knows the action to take in the event of a safeguarding concern. She updates her training regularly to support her professional development. For example, she has updated her knowledge about sensory exploration to support younger children's development. The childminder implements stringent health and safety procedures to ensure that children are safe in her care. The childminder implements well-focused improvement plans to drive improvement and positive outcomes for all children. The childminder has strong partnerships with parents and communicates information effectively regarding children's learning and care. For instance, she discusses children's next steps and provides parents with ideas about how they can support their learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and gets to know them well. She skilfully plans a good range of challenging and stimulating activities. For example, she provides opportunities for younger children to explore using their senses. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she introduces new words, repeats phrases and engages children in interesting conversations. Younger children begin to develop literacy skills by sharing stories and joining in with action songs. Older children look at books independently and listen attentively to stories read to them. Children have opportunities to develop early writing skills as they enjoy mark-making activities. The childminder encourages children's imaginative play as she adds resources to support them as they wash dolls during a water activity. Children's physical skills are developing well. For example, they show good

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

coordination and balance as they climb soft block steps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well in the setting. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children first start at the setting. This helps her to understand what children know and can already do. The childminder praises children's achievements and encourages them to join in with activities. Children behave well. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their social skills. She takes them on outings and to toddler groups where they can socialise with other children. The childminder provides children with nutritious snacks and meals and ensures that they have regular opportunities to play outside. Children are encouraged to be independent and manage their own personal care routines from a young age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They enjoy helping with routine tasks and can follow simple instructions. Children join in with songs and excitedly demonstrate the actions. They confidentially explore the well-resourced environments, selecting resources and leading their own play. Children play well together. Children gain the skills they need for their future learning and moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434750 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10106566 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 1 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Millennium Village area of Greenwich, London. She holds a childminding certificate and offers care all day from Monday to Thursday, 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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