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 enjoy spending time at the childminder's home. They arrive happily and settle well in the childminder's care. Children form close relationships with the childminder, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Children demonstrate they are familiar with the routine. For instance, they take off their coats and shoes and wash their hands before they access the activities and resources on offer. Overall, children behave well. They follow instructions, handle resources carefully and help to tidy up. Children are energetic and keen to learn. They confidently explore their environment and interact with the childminder, who has high expectations of children in her care. Children excitedly show her what they are doing and involve her in their play.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the childminder taking them on lots of outings to learn about the community they live in. For instance, children have opportunities to meet different people at local parks and sessions at the nearby children's centre. Children talk about their environment and the people around them on their walks to and from school. This helps them learn more about diversity in their community and the world.

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need to do better?

n The childminder combines information from parents with her own observations to form accurate starting points and identify any gaps in learning. The childminder plans activities using the children's interests to support their learning. She interacts well with the children and follows their lead. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills by role modelling good language. She speaks clearly and comments on what they are doing. Children enjoy songs and stories with the childminder and talk about what they can see in the book. n The childminder uses opportunities throughout the day to incorporate numbers into children's play. For example, when children pretend to go shopping, the childminder asks children to get her different amounts of items. Children have a choice from a range of resources that support their early maths skills, such as hopscotch mats and number games. n The childminder teaches children about keeping healthy. She talks to children

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need to do better?

about healthy and unhealthy foods and the effect that they have on their body. The childminder provides fresh water, healthy meals and snacks. She uses her garden and local play areas to support children's physical development. n Overall, the childminder is aware of the importance of supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. For example, she encourages children to talk to their peers or a teacher when at school if they are feeling sad. However, talking about and acknowledging feelings is not incorporated in

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2 March 2023 everyday practice in her setting. Furthermore, the childminder does not support children to resolve conflicts between themselves and their peers. For instance, children are not always encouraged to return toys they have taken from their peers. Children do not always receive consistent messages about sharing. This does not fully support children's social skills. n Children demonstrate a good level of independence skills. They peel their own fruit, dress themselves and follow hygiene routines independently. This prepares children for school. n Children learn about cultures different from their own. The childminder teaches the children about various festivals from around the world. For instance, she teaches them about Chinese New Year and Diwali. Children access resources, such as books and dolls that reflect different cultures and traditions. The childminder gathers information about the children's home lives and shares

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information about hers. This supports children to embrace their cultures and respects others. n The childminder evaluates her practice and reflects on areas of development. She gathers feedback from parents and uses this to enhance the service she provides. She attends training courses and embeds this into her practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She has procedures in place to report any concerns she may have about the welfare of a child in her care. She is aware of various child protection matters, such as female genital mutilation or radicalisation. The childminder completes daily risk assessments to identify any hazards and ensure that the environment is safe. She keeps up to date with her mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding.

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should:

n support all children to build their confidence in expressing their feelings and emotions and help them to understand how their actions affect others and how to resolve conflict.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487929 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10269893 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 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 16 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Thamesmead, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, apart from bank or family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

2 March 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

2 March 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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