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 enjoy their time with the childminder and apply themselves to their play. They play together well and learn to take turns and share happily with their friends. Children build a close relationship with the patient and caring childminder. Children are happy in her home. The childminder is a good role model. She speaks gently to children and demonstrates the behaviour she expects of the children in her care. Children speak kindly to each other and to the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children behave respectfully towards each other. Members of the childminder's family are often present when the childminder cares for children. Children enjoy a positive home-from-home environment with the childminder's family. The childminder has high expectations of the children in her care. They learn the skills they need to become independent in their self-care. They learn to use the toilet and wash their hands by themselves. Children contribute fully when it is time to tidy up at the end of the session. This gives them the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children to achieve the next steps in their learning. She plans group activities, like drawing, that are adapted depending on the ages of the children. This means children make individual progress alongside their peers. n The childminder has a range of resources to support children's learning and development. However, they are not well organised. Children take all of the toys out to find what they are looking for and are then easily distracted by everything on the floor. Children cannot easily access books independently to help them develop early reading skills. n When children are playing, the childminder sits with them and talks about their work. She describes what they are doing to introduce new language. She asks children questions and gives them time to answer. This helps children develop their communication confidence and early language skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers flexible hours to support parents with irregular working patterns and shift work. She communicates effectively with parents to promote healthy routines and provide continuity. This ensures children are settled and happy in the childminder's home. n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She uses observation to determine where they are in their development. She builds on what children know and can do. This helps children to make progress in their learning. n The childminder takes children to parks and playgrounds in the vicinity to ensure they get plenty of opportunity to play outside. This helps children extend their physical skills and explore the natural environment.

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need to do better?

14 January 2023 n Children bring a packed lunch to the childminder's home and she provides snacks. However, the childminder's knowledge and understanding of healthy eating and nutrition is not fully secure. For example, at snack time, children are allowed to choose to eat crisps. This means children's nutrition and oral health is not always promoted to the highest level. n The childminder responds to parents' childcare needs and organises her provision to support children's routines. She keeps accurate records and ensures parents get regular updates on their child's progress. This means parents feel supported and confident that the childminder can meet their needs. n The childminder considers her provision and self-evaluates her practice. She has a good understanding of her strengths and areas for improvement. She uses a range of courses and training opportunities to develop her professional skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder recognises the signs that a child may be at risk of harm or abuse. She understands her role and responsibility to help keep children safe. She knows what to do if she has concerns and who to contact for advice. The childminder knows who to contact if an allegation is made against her or a member of her family. She carries out thorough risk assessments of her home. She ensures that resources are in good condition and appropriate for the ages of the children. The childminder undertakes training to keep her knowledge of child protection up to date.

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should:

n improve knowledge around healthy eating and oral health to ensure snack and packed lunches support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles n improve organisation of resources to ensure children can access resources independently across all areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2577106 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10250920 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Charlton in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder provides flexible care from 8am to 6pm, all week, all year round. The childminder has a relevant level 2 qualification in home-based childcare.

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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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk and talked about how she organises her provision and her curriculum. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and discussed their progress. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

14 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

14 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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