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 arrive at the childminder's home with a sense of joy. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Children are excited to explore the carefully prepared environment. They are curious and choose items that meet their individual interests. Older children are very confident and chatty. All children form a good relationship with the childminder, her assistant and co-childminder. They benefit from a well-organised curriculum inside, which focuses on children's interests and abilities. Children show an understanding of colours and count objects as they play. They are eager to learn and make good progress from their starting points in learning.

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The provision is good

Children develop good independence. For example, older children are able to put on their coat and shoes. Younger children learn how to wash their hands, while older children develop strong self-care skills. They competently manage their personal needs as they dress and undress themselves when using the bathroom. Younger children become confident walkers as they navigate their way around different activities. They demonstrate strong body coordination as they practise climbing up and down the slide. The childminder has high expectations of children and supports them to develop good manners. For example, children say please and thank you. Overall, children listen well to explanations and reasons. They are respectful and learn to share.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has clear aims for her curriculum. She regularly assesses children's ongoing learning. The childminder identifies where children need support in their learning and how this is best supported. For instance, younger children strength their arms and fingers as they carefully roll, squeeze and cut shapes with play dough. They focus well during these experiences. However, when children play outdoors, the curriculum does not provide the same learning experiences for children as indoors. Hence, children's learning is not challenged as well outdoors. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She has good quality interactions with children and introduces new vocabulary as they play. For example, younger children learn new words, such as 'up' and 'down' as they play on the slide. Older children speak fluently in full sentences. n The childminder teaches children the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children

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dance, jump and excitedly move about as they sing action songs. They access the outdoors daily where they can play in the fresh air and exercise. The childminder ensures that children's diets are healthy and nutritious. Children sleep or rest in a clean, hygienic environment. This helps to promote children's good health.

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19 May 2022 n Children have many opportunities to learn about the world around them. For instance, they visit places of interest in the community. The childminder celebrates cultural events with children. Children have good opportunities to recognise, value and share their languages and backgrounds. n Overall, the childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional skills well. For example, children learn to take turns, and show care and consideration for others. They are encouraged to work together and the childminder praises children's achievements. However, during large-group times, the childminder does not model effective listening skills when children talk to her. This causes children to get frustrated, which impacts on their behaviour. n The childminder effectively supports children's literacy skills. Children have a range of opportunities to make marks, write their name and read books by

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themselves and with adults. n Partnership with parents is good. Parents comment on how happy their children are in the childminder's care. They value the information which they receive and the advice on how to continue their children's learning at home. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and provision. She ensures that her assistant receives effective support to improve her knowledge and skills. The childminder evaluates the quality of service she provides with her co- childminder. She focuses on her professional development and seeks new training to make positive changes that benefit children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of her role to keep children safe. She regularly updates her training to provide her with a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she need to respond to concerns about the welfare of a child. She has a broad understanding of safeguarding concerns, such as radicalisation. The childminder carries out regular checks of the premises and ensures that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. She teaches children about road safety and the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency evacuation.

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should:

n review the curriculum when children play outdoors, to ensure that it provides children with simple challenges that enhance their learning more n listen to children more intently to help reduce their frustration and continuously support their behaviour, particularly during large-group times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2554262 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10232066 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 2019. She lives in the London Borough of Bexley and operates from an address in Thamesmead in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder works with an assistant and co-childminder. She operates all year round from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a degree in early childhood studies.

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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 explained her curriculum to the inspector, and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation together to reflect on the quality of education. n The inspector considered the views of parents spoken to during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks, paediatric first-aid certificates and public liability insurance. n The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection.

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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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Inspection activities

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