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 Met

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The provision is good

Children are happy and content within the setting. They benefit from a warm, nurturing environment with lots of cuddles and praise that the childminder provides. They arrive happy and say goodbye easily to parents at the door. The warmth and comfort they receive helps them form secure attachments to the childminder and the other members of the household. The endless support and encouragement help build their self-esteem and emotional security. Children receive the childminder's full attention and she responds quickly to their needs, such as when they need a snack or changing.

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The provision is good

Children make their own choices and select the resources they wish to play and learn with. They confidently do this and engage in their play, displaying high levels of concentration. Even very young children develop their small muscles and learn about shapes as they use a sorting box. Children learn to respect different communities and use resources that reflect different backgrounds and cultures.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the shared approach that the childminder promotes. They experience consistency of care and learning as part of the strong partnerships she builds with their parents. Children enjoy the activities that the childminder provides to build on their current achievements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know children well. She gathers information about them and her curriculum thinking extends children's interests and provides challenge. The childminder observes their progress and identifies any gaps in their learning, which she addresses quickly. The childminder shares children's next steps with parents, along with ideas to continue learning at home. She also shares a daily contact book with parents to inform them of any events each day. n The childminder knows what she wants children to achieve and why. She focuses well on children's learning and provides purposeful activities for them. However, she does not consistently allow children to do things for themselves, such as trying to put on their coat or washing their hands independently. n The childminder has a wide variety of resources and uses these effectively to support children's skills in all the different areas of learning. Young children learn

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need to do better?

about different textures through using paint, shaving foam and play dough. She allows children to select different resources and carefully supports them with their learning. For example, she helps them to count objects and name animals. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development. She enthusiastically engages children in conversation and supports them to communicate with her. She uses books and stories to develop their language and asks them questions. Occasionally, she can ask too many questions, which

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13 April 2022 can lead to children not responding to her. n Parents share their appreciation for the childminder and the service she provides. They comment on 'The strong attachments their children have made with her' and 'How happy and settled they are'. Parents state that 'They feel informed and that their children are making good progress.' n The childminder helps children to learn about different cultures by providing them with lots of resources, such as books and toys that reflect different communities. Children also learn about different celebrations, such as Easter and Mother's Day. n The childminder models respectful and polite behaviour. She then encourages children to do the same and because of this their behaviour is good. They respond to all adults in a positive way. n Children are encouraged to try a range of different foods. The childminder provides a range of snacks and meals, taking into account parent's preferences

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She reviews her policies and procedures to ensure her home is suitable. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures suitability checks are in place for all household members. The childminder knows the importance of having up-to-date knowledge and is currently completing some refresher training for safeguarding. She also knows the importance of supervising children carefully when they are using technology.

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should:

n help children to do even more things for themselves to enhance their independence n enhance the narrative while children play to help extend their understanding and vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510811 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10120470 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 1 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. She offers part-time care, Monday to Friday. The childminder's husband work as her assistant. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk to discuss the childminder's intention for children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to parents and took into account their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed the suitability of the members of the household.

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Inspection activities

13 April 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

13 April 2022 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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