Chenery, Nicola

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children arrive happy and eager to see the childminder and their friends. The childminder plans a daily routine which helps children to feel secure and settle quickly. For instance, when children arrive during self-registration, they like to help each other to find their name. This helps to build on their literacy skills. The childminder provides high-quality care for children, who are confident and eager to start exploring activities. For example, children patiently work out how to build the homes of the 'three little pigs' with the straw, hay and bricks. Young children are developing their small-muscle skills. The childminder has high expectations of all children. Children's behaviour is good. They receive lots of positive praise and are proud of their achievements.

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The provision is good

Children flourish in the outdoor environment. From a very young age, they have a good understanding of how to assess risks and keep themselves safe. For instance, outside, they check the slide to see if it is wet before they use it. Children confidently use the large equipment. This helps to develop their large-muscle skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder considers children's social and emotional needs following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents comment on how much they appreciate the daily information they receive about their children's development and well- being. The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to express their feelings. For instance, children choose from different wooden peg dolls and words to help them understand the feelings of others. As a result, children recognise the impact of their behaviour on others.

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need to do better?

n Children take part in a range of activities in the community to build on their knowledge and understanding of the world. For instance, they wear high- visibility vests and enjoy the opportunity to take part in community litter picking. This also helps to build on children's social skills. n Children play well together. The childminder encourages children to learn the importance of taking turns and sharing. She supports children to resolve conflicts themselves. This helps to build on their language skills. n The childminder understands how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works very closely with parents and other professionals to help close any gaps in children's learning. Parents comment on how much they appreciate the childminder's approach and ability to adapt to children's individual needs. n The childminder is aware of gaps in her professional development. Although she

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need to do better?

attends training, she has not yet placed a strong enough focus on the specific areas of development which would build on her knowledge and skills even

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need to do better?

21 October 2021 further. n The childminder evaluates her practice to ensure that she is meeting children's needs. For example, she notices that children are not accessing the wide range of books. As a result, she transforms the reading area to make it more inspiring and accessible to all children. Children eagerly sit on the sofa to read and share their favourite books. This helps to build on their communication and language skills. n The childminder supports children from a young age to understand diversity. She encourages them to celebrate what makes them unique. Children learn about different beliefs, cultures and religions. For instance, children read books in other languages. The childminder uses key words from their home language. n The childminder supports children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children are encouraged to make healthy choices during snack and mealtimes. Additionally, they grow and eat a wide range of fruit and vegetables.

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They grow, peppers, cucumbers and pumpkins. Children have excellent opportunities to learn about life cycles. The childminder extends children's learning when she links what they grow with seasons and cultural events. n The childminder knows what children can do and what they need to learn next. Children concentrate well and have a positive attitude towards their learning. For instance, young children confidently count the number of pigs and their homes when the childminder reads the story with them. This helps to build on children's mathematical skills. n Children develop their independence skills from a young age. They learn to put on their own coats and shoes. They follow good hygiene routines. For example, they wash their hands before meals and snacks. The childminder reminds children of why it is important to wash their hands after they blow their nose. Children are prepared well for the next stage of their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe and protected from harm. She completes training and reads regular updates. The childminder knows how to identify signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm. In addition, she is aware of the action she must take to report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder shares policies and procedures with parents so that they understand her practice. She carries out visual risk assessments, inside and outside, and takes care to ensure that any risks to children are minimised.

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should:

21 October 2021 n plan further professional development opportunities to continue to strengthen and extend on the good practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563088 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10191240 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk together. The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting. n The inspector held discussions with parents and children and took account of their views. n A joint observation of an activity was held between the inspector and the childminder to discuss the quality of education.

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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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