Walsh, Samantha

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 Met (with actions)

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The provision is good

Children are happy, settled and secure. Young children develop strong bonds with the nurturing childminder. They snuggle up on her lap and enjoy familiar songs and rhymes. This helps to support their language and communication as they hear repetitive phrases which develops their vocabulary. Children make good progress in their development from their starting points. They engage in some interesting and enjoyable activities that the childminder plans based on their interests and children's next steps in learning. Young children particularly enjoy playing with tactile substances, such as dough and cornflour mixed with water, where they explore unusual textures. They poke and prod dough and the childminder introduces new words, such as 'squishy', to develop children's language.

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The provision is good

Young children develop their physical skills as the childminder supports their mobility well. They confidently use small spinning utensils and skilfully push the dolls pram around. Children begin to understand the safe use of space, with gentle reminders from the childminder. They behave well as the childminder is a good role model. Young children become familiar with the expectations the childminder instils in a kind and supportive approach. Older children learn to express their feelings and manage their behaviour. They receive good emotional support from the childminder. During the COVID-19 pandemic, young children had less opportunities to be sociable with their peers. However, where possible, the childminder ensures children have opportunities to meet up with other children of a similar age. They continue to build social relationships and make connections.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has ensured that she has appropriate records and systems to meet regulatory requirements. This ensures she safely cares for children. n The childminder has completed some training to develop her knowledge and skills. She explains that training on attachment and attunement has helped her to understand about relationships and how to support children's emotional well- being. However, the childminder does not focus her self-evaluation sufficiently to improve the quality of teaching further. n The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities very well. She works closely in partnership with parents to ensure she is fully aware of children's needs. She uses her assessments to consider any gaps in children's learning and to make sure her planning has a clear focus. The childminder is patient and supports children's emotional security extremely well.

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need to do better?

n Parents value the support given by the childminder and the regular feedback about their children's progress. Written feedback from parents shows that their children are happy in the childminders care. They describe the childminder as

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need to do better?

9 February 2022 'fantastic' and say she has 'a heart of gold'. n Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles, such as washing their hands prior to eating. The childminder supports children's health well. They eat a range of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Children try new things, for instance nectarines, which prompts discussions about healthy eating. The childminder is mindful of safety issues, for example by ensuing that she cuts up fruit appropriately so that it does not present as a risk to young children. n Children have opportunities to be outdoors. They go to the park and visit the lake to see the ducks and swans. However, planning for outdoor play does not provide children, particularly those who prefer to learn outdoors, with a wide range of learning experiences on a regular basis. n The childminder provides a curriculum that focuses on providing children with the skills and confidence they need for their next steps in learning. She skilfully

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need to do better?

introduces simple mathematical concepts, such as colours and shapes, during everyday activities. The childminder positively encourages children's self-help and independence skills. Older children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn the importance of how to cross the road safely.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection. She understands the actions to take if there are any concerns about a child's welfare. She can talk with confidence about what she would do in a range of scenarios. The childminder has considered potential risks posed by her dog. She has a secure risk assessment to support children's safety, which includes ensuring children are always well-supervised.

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should:

n develop self-evaluation so that it maintains a sufficient focus on areas to improve to enhance the good quality of teaching and learning n provide more high-quality learning experiences for children in the outdoor learning environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510726 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10193837 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 21 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Abbey Wood in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. She operates all year round from 6am 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 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector, as part of the learning walk, about the intentions for children's learning. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents about their experience of the childminding service provided. n The inspector observed the quality of education and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

9 February 2022 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

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