Childminder in Greenwich

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this nurturing and well-organised setting. They develop strong attachments to the childminder. Children seek the childminder out for reassurance, approach her for a cuddle and laugh as she pulls faces during nappy changes.

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The provision is outstanding

Children develop a strong understanding about the world around them as they care for the conservation garden, which they have helped to plant. They use a range of gardening tools, which helps to build their physical skills. Children visit places in the community, such as museums, and they take part in events to raise money for people who are in different situations. This helps to promote an understanding of equality and diversity. Children enjoy regular trips to the international supermarket, where they help to choose the fruit and vegetables for their meals.

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The provision is outstanding

Children demonstrate increasing independence. Younger children know how to safely use a knife to chop a banana and spread butter onto toast. Children are independent, resilient learners. They are enthusiastic to persevere to develop their skills. For example, children concentrate and keep trying as they try to fit the pieces into a jigsaw puzzle. The childminder observes and gives children time to independently solve the puzzle. This helps children to build patience and resilience for the future.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's affectionate, caring approach ensures that children settle in extremely well. When children join the setting, she works at the child's and family's pace to help children settle quickly, and feel safe and secure. The childminder arranges meetings with other families in order to build a community of support for the family, as well as children. n Parents speak exceptionally highly of the childminder. The childminder regularly shares information about children's changing needs. Parents are extremely positive about the care that their children receive. For example, parents comment that their children are 'flourishing'. They praise the childminder for the 'enriching' activities which she offers children. Her exemplary partnership with parents makes sure that opportunities for children's learning are maximised at home and in the setting. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of diversity. Children

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regularly visit a community group, where they share stories and songs with older people and those with disabilities. The childminder has set up a 'cultural' group with other local childminders to help children to learn about a wide range of different religions and cultures. This includes visiting local mosques, learning about Irish dancing and joining in with Diwali celebrations. This helps children to develop tolerance and understanding of others.

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10 May 2022 n The childminder has highly effective partnerships with other settings which children attend, such as nurseries and schools. For instance, she obtains curriculum information from teachers and uses this to form part of her plans. In addition, the childminder extends children's learning if they need further support. n The childminder has considered the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children. She carefully planned how to build on children's skills in key areas when they returned to her setting. For example, the childminder slowly supported the children to have safe contact with the wider community to build their confidence and personal development. As a result, children have made rapid progress in areas, such as communication and language, and personal, social and emotional development. n The childminder has placed a sharp focus on promoting children's communication and language. She models language precisely and gives children

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plenty of time to think about what they want to say. The childminder skilfully introduces new vocabulary and promotes high-quality interactions with children. She maintains eye contact with younger children as she talks. n The childminder continually reflects on how she meets children's individual needs. For instance, she has accessed specific training to help her to support children's emotional well-being after suffering trauma. This helped to minimise the impact of the loss some children in her care have endured, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. n The childminder works in close collaboration with parents to fully understand children's starting points in development and their ongoing learning journey. She skilfully uses precise observation and accurate assessment to identify the progress which children make, and plan for what they need to learn next. As a result, children make excellent progress and are very well equipped for the next

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of her role to keep children safe. She has a comprehensive understanding of the 'Prevent' duty and the potential signs that someone is being radicalised. The childminder has robust reporting systems in place should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She understands the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. The childminder shares information with parents. For instance, she shares information from the local safeguarding board about keeping children safe online and gives parents practical ideas to use. The childminder gives a high priority to children's safety and ensures that children are well supervised during activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272611 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10137912 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 4 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Blackheath, in the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications and the childminder's suitability to work with children.

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Inspection activities

10 May 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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