Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date 7 August 2019 Previous inspection date 19 May 2016

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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 provides plenty of opportunities for children to manage risks for themselves. For example, children plan and practise fire drills with the childminder and discuss 'stranger danger'. This helps keep children safe inside and outside of the setting. n The childminder works in partnership with parents to support their children's needs. She gathers useful information about children when they start to help provide for their individual routines and plan for their learning. n The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. Children are happy and confidently express their feelings and ideas. They show they are emotionally secure and have a strong sense of well-being. n The childminder uses her assessments of children's development to focus on individual learning. For example, children learn about the world when they study maps and colour flags representing their different families. Children make good progress.

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This provision is good

n The childminder seizes opportunities to extend children's mathematical learning. For instance, young children count backwards from five before going down the hill on their bicycles and scooters. n The childminder does not make the most effective use of professional development to enhance the overall quality of her practice and promote the best outcomes for children. n At times, the childminder does not always help older children to focus and spend time on tasks, to help them concentrate more deeply.

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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 engage in more targeted professional development to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level n build on strategies to help older children spend more time on tasks and support them to concentrate for longer periods of time.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector sampled documentation and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the premises. She observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding knowledge and mandatory training. She is aware of the signs of abuse and the procedures she must follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has high expectations for her setting and evaluates her practice carefully to improve the quality of her provision. She works closely with other childminders and gathers feedback from parents and children to help improve outcomes for children. For example, she has developed a free-flow outdoor learning environment and provides a wide range of resources for children who prefer to play outdoors. The childminder works well with other professionals and settings children attend. She regularly shares important information regarding children's progress. This provides good continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to increase their knowledge and skills. Older children demonstrate this when they discuss hours and minutes and skilfully change the time on the clock. This helps children develop good mathematical skills. The childminder closely tracks children's progress to identify gaps in their learning and plan meaningful activities. The childminder supports children to develop their vocabulary by talking to them throughout play activities and asking appropriate questions. For example, younger children explore and name different colours as they paint and describe how colours change when they are mixed together. This promotes children's communication and language skills well. The childminder supports children to become inquisitive learners. For example, during role play with the childminder, children discuss parts of their bodies and apply bandages while they use the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

doctor's set. They develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to listen to instructions. They receive lots of praise for their attempts during daily routines, which builds their self-esteem. Children enjoy carrying out small tasks for themselves. For instance, they skilfully cut their own fruit and butter their toast during snack and mealtimes. Furthermore, younger children learn about following good hygiene practices, such as how to reduce the spread of germs. This contributes to their understanding of how to keep healthy. The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities to develop their social skills. For example, they build friendships when they visit the gym, parks and toddler groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good early literacy and mathematical skills. For example, older children enjoy reading stories from a wide range of books and singing songs using instruments. Younger children measure and discuss the effects of dry and wet sand. Children are highly motivated to work things out for themselves. For instance, children use technology toys and explore the effects magnets have on different surfaces and toys. Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370907 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10074088 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 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 19 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates her service from Monday to Friday. During term time she operates from 3.15pm until 6pm. During the school holidays she operates from 9am until 6pm. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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