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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder knows each child well. She organises the playroom carefully, providing interesting resources and activities that motivate children to learn and explore. When children arrive, they separate easily from their parents and are eager to start their day. They independently choose what they want to play with. Children enjoy listening to their favourite stories. The childminder brings the characters to life by providing the children with story props. For example, she told the story of 'The Gingerbread Man' and the children chanted excitedly, 'run, run, as fast as you can'. Children are able to follow the sequence of stories and describe what will happen next. They are confident and skilful communicators. Children enjoy opportunities to take fresh air and exercise in her garden. This helps to promote their physical and social skills. Children share and take turns as they play together. The childminder has high expectations for children. She provides them

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with opportunities to develop independence and awareness of good hygiene. For example, children wash and dry their hands after they use the toilet. Children settle well in the childminder's home, and demonstrate that they are happy, relaxed and thoroughly enjoy their time with her. They readily go to the childminder for hugs and cuddles. This helps children to build strong attachments with her. As a result, children feel emotionally secure and safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with a wide range of experiences and opportunities to promote their understanding of the local and wider community. For example, she takes children on outings to parks, farms, libraries and play centres. She works with other childminders to organise visits from people who help us, such as firefighters and paramedics. n Children engage in a variety of child-initiated and adult-led activities. The childminder plans activities that follow their interests and make learning fun. Although activities usually build on children's knowledge and skills, at times the planned activities are not challenging enough for the older and most able children to extend their learning further. n Children enjoy practising their mark-making skills. This helps them develop their pencil grip and creativity. For example, children drew pictures that included different parts of the body and said that they were drawing 'their best friend'.

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Children are developing their imaginations, and giving meaning to their artwork. n The childminder establishes strong relationships with parents, who speak highly of the care their children receive. Parents share information with the childminder about what children have been doing at home and what they enjoy; the childminder informs parents about children's progress and encourages them to support children's learning at home. For example, the childminder provides activities that parents can do with their children at home. This supports

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need to do better?

10 March 2020 continuity of care and good outcomes for children. n The childminder is a good role model, and has clear and appropriate expectations for children's behaviour. However, on occasion, the childminder does not explain why some behaviour is inappropriate. This would promote children's understanding of what good behaviour is. Overall, children behave well. n Children are sociable, and develop strong friendships. They are confident, and have a good sense of belonging. They talk enthusiastically about their unique skills and interests, and eagerly demonstrate different dance styles and gymnastic moves. n Children benefit from nutritious, healthy meals and snacks, and have access to drinking water throughout the day. The patient childminder talks to them about different types of food and how they are grown. For example, she explained to them that carrots grow underground and are dirty when harvested. This helps to

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develop children's understanding of growth and change. n The childminder provides age-appropriate books that are accessible to all children, and a cosy book corner in which to read them. Children carefully turn the pages and identify pictures they recognise. For example, children named pictures such as 'kite', 'square' and 'strawberry', and when they turned the last page, they said, 'the end'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to protect children in her care. She is able to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She has clear procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She understands her responsibilities for dealing with allegations, and knows the appropriate professionals to contact. The childminder implements effective risk assessments indoors and outdoors, to ensure children play in a safe environment. She carries out regular fire drills, and children know to assemble in a safe place, should a fire occur.

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should:

n enhance planning of adult-led activities for older and most-able children, in order to extend their learning further n support children in managing their own behaviour by explaining to them why some behaviours are inappropriate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438485 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10137924 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Eltham, in the London borough of Greenwich. She operates from 8am to 6.30pm on weekdays, term time only. The childminder receives early years funding for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a suitable childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk, and discussed how she used the environment to support the curriculum. n Parents shared their views through verbal and written feedback, which the inspector took into account. n The inspector and the childminder reviewed and discussed a planned activity. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and of persons living in the household. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's development folders. n The inspector spoke to children and to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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10 March 2020 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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10 March 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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