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

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming learning environment for children to enjoy and explore. Overall, children engage with attractively displayed activities and enjoy using accessible resources. Children respond well to the affection, praise and encouragement that the childminder gives. Their achievements are celebrated and parents are closely involved in their learning. Children benefit from a broad curriculum that takes account of their needs and interests effectively, including some opportunities to work out how things work. Older children have less challenging opportunities to explore technology and its uses. Very occasionally, younger children are less well engaged than their older friends during adult-led activities. Children behave very well and show that they consider the needs of others. They demonstrate this as they consider their friends' favourite colours when they help to set up tables for snack. Children get regular fresh air and exercise and

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The provision is good

practise their physical skills, for example during regular local visits and outings. Children develop and build their vocabulary effectively, for example when they sing songs and share stories that link to previous learning experiences. They discuss what they do when away from the setting and speak often about important people in their lives. Children who speak English as an additional language know that their home language is valued. They show that they acquire good English speaking skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes a shared approach to help support children's care and learning, and works very well with parents and others to meet the individual needs of children effectively. The childminder builds warm bonds with children and they show that they feel safe and secure in her care. She maintains positive and long-lasting relationships with children and their family members. Children's emotional well-being is supported well. n The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language effectively. She helps them to recognise and develop their home language and build good communication skills. For example, children have frequent opportunities to see, hear and use their home language. Parents comment positively in written testimonials about the support their children receive to value the language they speak at home. n The childminder demonstrates consistently positive interactions and helps

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children to understand what is expected of them. Children of all ages play cooperatively with their friends and share resources. At times, younger children have fewer opportunities than their older friends to fully participate in planned activities. n The childminder involves parents in the shared recognition and praise of children's achievements, for example through use of the childminder's 'proud

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24 February 2020 wall'. This helps children to develop a sense of belonging and builds their self- esteem. n Strong partnerships support children's learning well. Parents receive good support to engage in their child's learning at home. Information about children's learning is regularly shared with parents and staff at schools that children attend. The childminder works well with local practitioners to share ideas and implement activities. n The childminder helps children to value and learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, she provides meals that use recipes shared by children's family members. The childminder supports children to understand more about the wider world and other communities well. n Children participate in enjoyable activities that the childminder plans to help support their emerging literacy. For example, they spray water to melt ice blocks

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containing the letters of their name and link sounds to letters that they recognise. This helps to develop the small hand muscles needed for later writing and develops children's early reading. n The childminder makes good use of local resources to extend children's learning. For example, children enjoy messy play, sensory activities and rhyme time sessions at playgroups. They develop their physical skills, for example when they participate in scavenger hunts in nearby woods. n The childminder uses feedback from parents to help develop her service. Self- evaluation has not identified the need to offer more challenging opportunities for older children to explore and use technology.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to help keep children safe from harm. She is aware of the potential risks posed to children and knows to liaise with relevant agencies if concerns arise. The childminder understands how to respond if she has concerns about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder assesses risks in her home and when on outings effectively. She implements procedures for dealing with accidents and medication, and shares accurate records with parents.

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should:

n broaden opportunities for younger children to build on their skills and interests during adult-led activities n enhance older children's understanding of technology and its uses.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457073 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10075340 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 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Eltham, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. 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 discussed teaching and learning following a children's activity. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence 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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