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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are inspired to learn through the variety of experiences the childminder provides, which reflect their different interests well. Children benefit from meaningful activities and become excited and engrossed in their play. For example, children use different items to build and design different structures of towers. They persevere and when the tower falls over, they willingly start again. Children develop good physical skills and coordination. They are very agile in their movements. They enjoy pressing buttons to create sounds and music, and are delighted with the result. The childminder interacts with children effectively and encourages their play.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from an array of exciting outdoor learning experiences to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world. They experience communities beyond their own. For instance, children visit the library, shops, toddler groups and local parks. Children develop confidence in new social situations. They are very confident and happy. The childminder is exceptionally warm, caring, and sensitive to children's individual needs. Children develop extremely close attachments with her and show that they feel safe and valued.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know children well. She gathers detailed information about their developmental stage when they first start and then builds on what they know and can do. The childminder's curriculum is well-thought-through and appeals to children's interests. For example, as children enjoy playing with different electronic toys, she extends their play by encouraging them to sing along to the sounds and music. She observes and assesses all children's learning, including conducting the required two-year-old progress check. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder reflects on her practice and continues to build on her knowledge and skills. For example, she recently completed training in how to support children experiencing early trauma. This is helping her to develop strategies to appropriately support children. The childminder seeks feedback from parents and children to help her make further improvements to her

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practice. n Although children are supported well to make decisions and independent choices, on occasions, the childminder does not encourage children to carry out simple task for themselves. For example, washing their own hands and taking off their coats. n The childminder supports children very effectively to develop friendships. For instance, children thoughtfully play with each other and learn to share. They are respectful and learn about what makes them unique. However, at times, the

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need to do better?

17 May 2022 childminder does not help new children to understand what she wants them to do and why. This does not effectively support them to understand rules and boundaries. n Children have daily access to fresh air and exercise. In conjunction with parents, the childminder provides healthy snacks and meals. Children are learning the importance of good hygiene routines. n The childminder uses every opportunity to encourage children to communicate. She uses ongoing commentary as children play. She encourages children to join in stories. Children name animals and talk about the textures, such as 'smooth' and 'rough'. Children identify letters and then words that start with those letters, for example 'g' for 'goat' and 'b' for 'butterfly' and 'banana'. This extends their vocabulary and reading skills well. They have lots of opportunities to draw and make marks, effectively supporting their writing skills.

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n Children learn about numbers and number value. They competently count up to 10 and identify numbers 1 to 10. They are beginning to add different numbers. The childminder effectively supports children to recognise different shapes, such as 'square, hexagon' and 'oval'. n The childminder works very well with parents. She offers them extensive feedback about their children's progress. She shares the activities that children enjoy and the next steps in their learning. This helps parents to support children's development at home. As a result, all children learn and develop valuable skills for the future and school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse. She knows how to act swiftly and appropriately should she have any concerns regarding a child in her care. She is very confident about protecting children from all forms of abuse, including online dangers and extremism. The childminder ensures that activities provided are safe for all children. She completes careful risks assessments, including indoors and off-site assessments, and takes effective action to minimise hazards.

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should:

n use opportunities as they arise to help children become more independent and extend their self-help skills further n strengthen the way new children are supported to know what you want them to do and why, to help them understand clear behavioural expectations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2544415 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10215483 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 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Thamesmead in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder is available for work Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 7.30pm. She works all year round.

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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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together around the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n A range of documents were looked at, including safeguarding policies, training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n A joint evaluation of an activity was discussed by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to and interacted with the children and spoke to the

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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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17 May 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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