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 Good

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The provision is good

Children within this safe and homely setting are happy, settled and enjoy a positive relationship with the childminder. They seek the childminder out to share experiences with her and for comfort. Children's behaviour is good. They mostly play cooperatively together. The childminder talks to children about the importance of being kind to each other and sharing resources. Children are beginning to understand how to negotiate conflict with each other. They show care and concern for one another. Older children come and check on their younger peers, giving them a cuddle if they are crying or upset.

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The provision is good

The childminder develops a curriculum that is based around the interests and learning needs of all children within her care. Activities are inclusive, adapted and extended to allow all children to make good progress from their starting points. The childminder has high expectations of children. Children begin to develop skills of independence ready for the next stage of their learning. They use the bathroom independently and understand they must wash their hands to keep themselves healthy. Children are confident to express their ideas and make choices. They choose which colour booster seat they would like to sit on at lunch.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children within her care well. She talks extensively about the progress they make from their starting points. Clear systems are in place for monitoring children's development. Next steps consolidate learning and provide children with extra challenge where appropriate. n The childminder is enthusiastic in engaging children with learning opportunities. Children giggle as the childminder dangles her hands and legs around like a scarecrow while singing nursery rhymes. Children ask for more, naming their favourite rhymes. Children join hands and spin round together, showing genuine delight in what they are doing. n Children are curious and eager to explore opportunities available to them. For instance, using blocks, children construct an ABC house for characters 'Peppa' and 'Mummy Pig'. They work together using past knowledge of the different shape of bricks to build the highest tower. Children display skills of

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independence. However, when children encounter difficulty, the childminder can be too quick to solve children's problems as opposed to supporting them to work out what they could do differently. n The childminder threads early mathematical concepts through everyday learning. Children count routinely as they build or go up and downstairs. They recognise simple shapes. Colour recognition is promoted. Children enjoy naming the different colours on the playroom wall. The childminder builds on this interest by sending children on a colour treasure hunt.

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5 January 2023 n Overall, the childminder promotes children's early communication and language well. She engages with children as they play, providing narrative and labelling objects for younger children. For older children, the childminder uses effective questioning, which encourages them to begin forming sentences. However, on occasion, the childminder does not always use the correct pronunciation of words, to extend children's skills to a higher level. For example, for younger children, 'thank you' is shortened to 'ta', and animal names extended to 'doggy' or 'piggy'. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles to children. Meals are home-made and nutritious, and offer children a variety of tastes and textures. The childminder works in partnership with parents to encourage children to try new flavours, alongside familiar foods. Children enjoy regular physical activity. Long walks in the woods and local parks are enjoyed with the childminder and her

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dog. Children take part in a weekly football coaching sessions. n The setting is inclusive. During settling in, the childminder collects information that allows her to celebrate with children what is important to each family. The childminder teaches children to be respectful to each other. Children grow in confidence and self-esteem knowing that what they have to offer to discussions is important. n Partnership with parents is good. Parents describe the childminder as 'warm' and praise the level of communication. The childminder provides daily feedback for parents, both verbally and through text, sending pictures of children engaged in learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding training. She is clear about her responsibility to keep children safe from harm or abuse. The childminder understands the different areas of abuse and the signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm. There are clear recording and reporting procedures in place. The childminder understands the process to follow should an allegation be made against herself or anyone in her household. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe both in and out of the setting. The childminder understands the importance of promoting online safety and being aware of changes in children's behaviour.

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should:

n allow children opportunities to problem solve more independently before providing solutions, in order to develop skills of resilience n ensure consistency in using the correct pronunciation of words when teaching

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272203 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10234758 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 5 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

5 January 2023 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

5 January 2023 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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