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 Good

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The provision is good

Children develop strong attachments with the childminder and their peers. They settle quickly and benefit from her warm and welcoming home. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure and enjoy spending time with the childminder. For example, young children eagerly explore the fun and challenging environment. They return to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance when required. Children behave well and develop a good sense of belonging. Young children show persistence as they complete inset puzzles and match shapes to the sorters to develop their small-muscle skills. The childminder regularly provides praise and encouragement, which supports children's self-esteem. They are keen to share their achievements. She reinforces sharing and teaches children to use good manners and learn respect. The childminder has high expectations for all children. She supports children to practise their early literacy skills as they make marks and

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The provision is good

share stories together. Young children use finger puppets as they name animals and identify the sounds they make. The childminder uses opportunities to promote mathematical skills. For example, children build towers and count them before they fall. They match shapes and colours and learn positional language as they play hide and seek. The childminder engages in play and supports young children to extend their imagination skills as they pretend to put the dolls to bed for a sleep.

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n The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She observes children's play and monitors their progress to help identify their next steps in learning, building on what they already know. n Children benefit from the good range of activities on offer. The childminder plans a variety of experiences that reflect children's interests and individual needs. For example, children celebrate cultural and religious festivals, and discuss the different languages their friends speak at home. This supports them to gain an understanding of similarities and differences and their own identities. n Children are eager to participate in activities and display a positive attitude to learning. Younger children show good concentration skills as they learn to thread cotton reels. They increase their independence as they feed themselves and learn to blow their own noses. Older children choose to complete their

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homework at the childminder's to support their ongoing learning. n Children have many opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder regularly takes younger children on outings within the local community. They visit toddler groups, soft play and the park, which helps to support their physical and social skills. All children eat healthy, nutritious snacks and learn to follow good hygiene practices. n The childminder supports children effectively to gain confidence in their communication and language skills, including those who speak English as an

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3 October 2019 additional language. For example, she enthusiastically shares stories and sings nursery rhymes to increase their vocabulary. The childminder introduces new words and young children are encouraged to extend their sentences. n The childminder has not established partnerships with other settings children attend. Information is not shared about children's development to help establish continuity in learning. n Children gain a clear understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder teaches all children about crossing the road safely. They regularly practise fire evacuation procedures, so they know what to do in an emergency. Younger children learn how to use play equipment at the park and at soft play safely. Older children use computer tablets after school and learn about staying safe on the internet. n The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. She gathers

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information when children first start to help her identify starting points. The childminder uses daily diaries and keeps parents updated on their children's progress. However, she does not consistently share ideas with parents to support them to continue their children's learning at home. n The childminder is committed to making improvements to her practice. She regularly attends training and uses research to increase her knowledge in order to further support children's learning. The childminder seeks views from parents and children, and takes account of these when planning future changes to her service.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She uses risk assessments in the home and for outings. She completes daily checks before the children arrive to minimise any potential hazards and maintain a safe environment. The childminder has completed and regularly updates her safeguarding training. She has a secure knowledge of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is confident to follow procedures and contact the relevant agencies if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare.

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n strengthen partnerships with other settings children attend by sharing information about children's development to ensure a consistent approach to learning n encourage parents to contribute to their children's learning, to support a shared approach and extend learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510717 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10072980 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 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 25 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Abbey Wood, in the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a 'learning walk' with the childminder to understand how the curriculum is organised. n The childminder showed the inspector areas of the home used for childminding. n Discussions took place between the inspector and childminder at appropriate times. n The inspector observed a planned activity and interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector sampled some documentation and checked the suitability of all adults living in the family home.

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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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