Childminder in Greenwich

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant provide a warm and friendly home setting for children. Babies are helped to settle well when they first start because they enjoy plenty of adult attention when they play and explore. They are provided with a good range of activities to help them develop. For example, they use push-along toys when learning to walk. The childminder and her assistant talk and sing to babies constantly, praising them when they use new words. The childminder shows respect for the cultural backgrounds of children. She soothes babies by carrying them on her back to help them sleep. This shows an awareness of children's preferences and supports their emotional well-being. Children behave well. School- age children are encouraged to relax and have fun with their friends. The childminder supports children well to learn how to stay safe and helps them to understand the benefits of a healthy diet. She provides daily learning activities

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The provision is good

outside the home to widen children's experience. Babies benefit from trips to the local library music group, the park and the local shops. The childminder expects every child to progress well and shares their achievements with parents.

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need to do better?

n Children are confident and comfortable with the childminder. They respond well to her relaxed and fun approach as she encourages babies to explore toys and try new things. n Older children are helped with their homework after school. They enjoy a range of activity books and games which support their mathematical and reasoning skills. n Although younger children enjoy regular trips to the library, there are too few story books for older children to read widely and extend their literacy skills. n The childminder successfully extends her professional knowledge through training to help her continually improve children's care and learning. She supervises her assistant well and encourages her to progress. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder takes and collects children from school. She offers flexible hours and ensures parents receive detailed information about their child's care and experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of children's development. They know how to support young and older children to move on to the next stage of learning. n Children are helped to feel happy and secure. The childminder offers lots of praise and assurance as she sings and moves to music, exploring rhythm and rhyme. n The educational opportunities offered are appropriate for the age of children attending. They have opportunities to make progress in all areas of learning and learn about the community in which they live.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant fully understand the action they must take to keep children safe. They have increased their knowledge and skills by updating their training since registration. The childminder is confident in her knowledge of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has attended training in the wider aspects of safeguarding to fully support her in fulfilling her role and responsibilities should she need to report concerns.

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should:

n offer more opportunities for older children to read books and enjoy stories, to develop their literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543931 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10091569 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 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in a second floor property in the West Thamesmead area of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The childminder operates from 6am to 9pm all year round. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector had a tour of the home to look at safety and cleanliness. n The inspector and childminder observed children at play and discussed how children are learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with documentation, including training certificates and policies. n The inspector viewed feedback from parents to find out how effectively the childminder works with them. n The assistant spoke with the inspector about how well the childminder leads and manages her setting.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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