Childminder EY477618

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 build very warm relationships with the childminder and her family members. They quickly settle into her routines and show high levels of confidence as they play together well. Older children eagerly anticipate the arrival of their younger friends. Children of all ages enjoy dancing to favourite songs prior to leaving for school. They experience consistent care routines due to the shared approach that the childminder promotes with their parents. Children have good opportunities to extend their learning through outings and visits. They enjoy activities that take account of their interests, such as recognising numbers during bus rides, and show that they develop good communication and language skills. Children show that they understand what is expected of them. For instance, they count as they wipe their feet when entering the childminder's home. Babies receive good support to develop their physical skills. Children demonstrate that they

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The provision is good

acquire positive social skills. The childminder helps them to develop a strong sense of themselves and builds their self-esteem. For example, she engages children in conversation as they speak with her about their families and experiences when away from her setting. Opportunities for younger children to learn about other communities, cultures and traditions are less well developed.

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need to do better?

n The childminder forms close bonds with children from the start. Children quickly settle and show that they are very happy and secure in her care. Children respond well to the care and affection that they receive and are eager to share their ideas and experiences with the childminder. n The childminder plans activities based on what children know and can do. She gives plenty of praise and encouragement as children play and supports their learning effectively. The childminder speaks with children about what they are doing and supports them to use their thinking skills. n The childminder extends children's interests in a range of enjoyable ways. For example, she encourages them to explore quantity as they fill and empty different-sized containers. This helps children to build well on their emerging mathematical awareness. n Children demonstrate their good social skills. They interact confidently with unfamiliar adults. Children show good manners, for example when they seek

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need to do better?

permission before leaving the table, and are keen to help with tasks. They show that they think about the needs of others, for instance when they ask for more fruit for their friends. n Children benefit from improvements the childminder has made to her garden. They have increased opportunities to learn outdoors and to develop physical skills through more active play. n The childminder uses her positive relationships with children and their parents

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need to do better?

22 January 2020 well. She makes good use of information that is shared about experiences and events that happen when children are away from her home. This helps her to support continuity of children's care and learning. n Children are confident, eager to help others and show pride in their achievements. The childminder helps children to understand what is expected of them and they respond well to her instructions. n The childminder uses resources in her local community well to extend children's learning. Children meet others and socialise during visits to groups. They develop an awareness of number as they look at numbers on doors or buses. Children further build on their communication and language skills as they sing rhymes and play instruments that they make. n The childminder provides good opportunities for younger children to develop their emerging awareness of technology. For example, babies enjoy pushing

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buttons to make their toys light up. Activities and resources for older children to further extend their understanding of technology are less well developed. n The childminder uses her positive interactions to encourage children's speaking skills. Children recall shared experiences. This helps them to learn about the similarities and differences between each other. There are fewer opportunities for them to understand other cultures, communities and traditions beyond their immediate experience.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes regular training to update her safeguarding knowledge. She understands how to recognise potential concerns about children's welfare. She is alert to the potential risks posed to children and knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child. The childminder completes risk assessments for her home and when on outings. She is vigilant and manages children's safety effectively as they play. The childminder teaches children to manage their safety and well-being, for example teaching them how to cross the road safely. She maintains accurate records of children's attendance and knows how to respond to a medical emergency.

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should:

n increase opportunities for older children to further develop their understanding of technology and its uses n enhance children's understanding of other cultures, communities and traditions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477618 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10075968 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 25 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Plumstead, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The childminder operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used by children and discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of professional development and of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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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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Inspection activities

22 January 2020 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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