Childminder, Out-of school day care in Greenwich

This provision meets requirements

Children are exceptionally excited and enthusiastic when they arrive in the setting. There are clear routines established and children have clarity in what is expected of them. Children demonstrate good manners and are well behaved. They confidently access activities ranging from arts and craft, dancing, quiz cards and board games. The childminder uses her interaction with children to enhance and motivate children to learn. She incorporates children's learning of different festivals and celebrations from school in the setting, such as Christmas, Eid and Mother's Day.

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Children are encouraged to persevere. If a child feels deflated the childminder stops and encourages everyone to have a go. For example, children were playing a game and one child gave up as they were not winning. The childminder encourages them to take part by saying 'it's about the effort and never giving up, you can do it.' The childminder then encouraged the other children to support the child by cheering for them. The child happily joined the game again.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy a variety of activities outside. Some children enjoy playing football and, at times, children are given a choice to select an activity of their own choice, which is selected by children voting. The childminder also plans in trips. The last trip to an acting club was thoroughly enjoyed by the children. For example, children said, 'We had so much fun. We played different roles and we chose the character we wanted to be and wore costumes too.' Another child said, 'It was the best trip ever and I want to go again.'

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need to do better?

n The childminder seeks the views of children when planning activities for the provision and ensures to keep them engaged and motivated by giving them some autonomy over the activities set up. n The childminder supports developing children's understanding and knowledge about healthy eating and how to stay healthy. For example, discussing with children the importance of trying different vegetables and fruits. The childminder ensures children have movement breaks and plans in time to exercise. n The childminder works closely with her local authority to effectively evaluate her service and strive for continuous improvement. n The childminder provides an effective service to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She works in close partnership with parents and the SEND department in the child's school to better understand and facilitate meeting the needs of the child effectively.

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n The childminder is encouraging, excitable and very motivating and draws the children in with her positive energy. Children develop confidence and are eager

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31 March 2023 to learn. n The childminder has excellent partnership with parents. Parents are extremely complimentary of the service provided by the childminder. For example, parent say, 'Excellent service. Really happy with how happy and settled my child is. I feel reassured and at ease when my child is here. She goes above and beyond always. If my child could, they would want to attend all day every day.' n Children are supported effectively by the childminder. She helps them identify and manage risks associated with their play and personal safety, including how to keep themselves safe online. For example, children were talking about playing a game at home. The childminder reminds children when they do play the game at home to do so with supervision from parents. She discusses stranger danger and to not share any information about themselves online. The childminder has a good relationship with parents and has shared advice related to internet safety

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and how to keep children safe. n The childminder takes every opportunity to teach children how to stay safe. For example, a child was rocking on their chair during snack time. The childminder asks them to stop. She used this opportunity to create a discussion with all the children to support their understanding.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder creates a positive culture and places high priority on safeguarding. She checks in with each child individually and reassures children that they can discuss any concerns they have with her. Children feel safe and secure and confidently stated they can approach the childminder for support whenever they felt upset or have a concern. The childminder works closely with the local authority safeguarding team and implements effective procedures to keep children safe from any risk of harm. The childminder completes essential training required to keep children safeguarded and is aware of the processes to follow when a disclosure is made by a child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2620296 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10281046 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 8 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 2021 and lives in London. She has completed an appropriate level 3 childcare 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector carried out a learning walk of the setting with the childminder. n The inspector carried out general observations of children and the childminder at the setting. n The inspector held a leadership and management meeting with the provider. n The inspector held discussions with parents and children. n The inspector looked through samples of documents related to policies, procedures and training. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

31 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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31 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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