Childminder EY362540

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant build strong relationships with children and parents right from the start. Children are happy and feel safe. The childminder uses the information provided by parents about children's culture and routines very well in her provision. For example, she makes sure that they have food and resources that are familiar to them. This helps children settle quickly and also develops their understanding of the world around them. From a very young age, children learn about respect for others and what makes them unique. The childminder is an excellent role model and communicates her high expectations for all children. Children flourish as they confidently make independent choices during their play throughout the day and decide which trips they would like to take. Children's behaviour is excellent. Children show great determination. They are highly motivated and engaged during activities. This was seen, for example, when young

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The provision is good

children stacked 3D picture blocks perfectly. Children receive lots of praise for their efforts. Children develop their language and mathematical skills as they explore size and shape.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reviews her practice and makes appropriate changes. She works closely with her assistant to identify training needs. As a result, they continue their professional development. In addition, parents and young children complete questionnaires about the setting. This helps to improve the quality of provision. The childminder ensures that her assistant has a well-managed workload. n Children develop an excellent understanding of how to keep healthy. The childminder provides highly nutritious snacks and meals. She uses innovative methods to encourage children to make healthy choices and communicate their needs and wants. For example, children choose their snacks from a range of picture cards to encourage them to be independent; on this occasion, young children took great delight in explaining why they would like 'red' or 'green' grapes. They have daily discussions using the calendar to talk about the weather

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and suitable clothing for the day. This helps to promote their physical health extremely well. n The childminder uses her observations and assessments to plan stimulating activities for all children. Young children use basic sign language to express themselves. The childminder supports children to explore their emotions as they play, helping them to express their thoughts and manage their feelings. This gives children a great sense of security. n Partnerships with parents and with the other settings children attend are good. Parents are highly complimentary about the progress their children make and the wide range of activities used to extend their children's communication and

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22 October 2019 language skills. For example, young children engaged in imaginative play with the 'farm' where the childminder had included earth, water and food such as eggs and carrots. Children explored using all their senses and extended their vocabulary as they discussed textures and the life cycles of different animals. n The childminder engages children in a range of activities in the community. For example, they go to charity shops and learn how money can help others; each child has money to pay for what they have chosen. Children build on their physical skills during trips to the forest school. Young children developed their resilience as they played, while older children enjoyed learning about the names of bugs and insects. They attend a range of services at the local church. This builds on children's emotional well-being and social skills. n Children develop good mathematical skills. For example, the childminder used

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conkers to teach children about weight and length. Children counted up to 28 as they measured the length of their bodies. Although the childminder plans activities she does not always maximise group activity times. As a result, the childminder and her assistant occasionally miss opportunities to extend children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant know the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. They know what action to take should they have any concerns about the welfare of a child in their care. The childminder works effectively with her assistant to ensure they both have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the childminder has a very proactive attitude towards professional development. She regularly shares information with her assistant and makes changes in line with current practice or legislation. Parents are encouraged to read updates available on the safeguarding noticeboard.

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should:

n make better use of group activities to raise learning outcomes for all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362540 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10074012 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 2 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder works with an assistant and operates her service Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder to observe the quality of teaching and learning during an activity lead by the assistant. n During the inspection the inspector sampled documentation and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to understand how the setting and curriculum are organised. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and the activities she had planned. n The inspector held discussions with the children and read their written feedback.

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Inspection activities

22 October 2019 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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22 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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