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 settle well into the childminder's care at this welcoming, home-based setting. The childminder has strong relationships with parents and a good understanding of children's current interests. She uses this information to plan enjoyable and engaging activities for children. Throughout the day, children enjoy learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors, that develop a wide range of skills. Overall, children have access to a wide range of interesting resources and enjoy exploring the learning environment. For example, children enjoy role play in a shop where they confidently use their early numeracy skills and vocabulary as they interact with each other.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants have positive relationships with children and form strong attachments with them. This helps build children's confidence and security. The childminder has high expectations for the children in her care. She provides a curriculum that offers a wide range of learning experiences. The childminder organises challenging activities and praises children when they try their best. Children learn about their feelings and emotions. They learn how to share, take turns and include their peers in play. Children are happy in the childminder's care. They develop the skills they need for the next steps in their learning, including starting school.

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n Children show positive attitudes to their learning. For example, when it is time for 'story bag' children quickly form a circle. They thoroughly enjoy this activity, where they sing, explore rhyme and perform the actions to a wide variety of songs and stories. The childminder encourages children to recall words or demonstrate the actions that accompany items she takes from the story bag. Children eagerly anticipate the next item as it slowly emerges from the bag. They squeal with delight when they know a favourite song is coming. This helps to boost children's vocabulary, build their communication skills and develop early literacy. n The childminder cares for younger children throughout the day. She provides wraparound care before and after the school day and during holidays for older children. The childminder ensures that activities are age appropriate and challenging for all children. For example, when making dragons, older children

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help prepare the more complicated elements for their younger peers. This ensures that all children can participate in the activity. Older children develop their self-confidence and sense of self when they help their younger peers. n Children have access to a wide range of high-quality resources. The childminder creates an environment that invites children to explore and contribute. Storage, tables and chairs are all accessible to children at their level. However, some toys

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20 April 2023 and other resources are disorganised. This means it is difficult for children and the childminder to find specific items they are looking for, and, at times, children cannot easily follow their interests to extend their play. n Children behave very well at this setting. They listen to instructions and treat each other with respect and kindness. The childminder and her assistants are excellent role models and demonstrate the behaviour expected of the children. They also have a sense of fun and creativity and clearly enjoy their work. This contributes to a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to try their best and have fun. n The childminder has effective working relationships with other settings that children attend. She works with other agencies when required to support individual children's needs. The childminder has good links with other local childminders and they organise group activities to share best practice. This helps

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provide continuity of care for children and opportunities for the childminder to continue to develop her practice. n The childminder and her assistants have regular meetings to plan activities and address any concerns they have about individual children's progress. Assistants have a secure understanding of their role. They value the expertise and leadership provided by the childminder. They value the opportunity to contribute their own ideas to the planning. The childminder's assistants enjoy their roles and feel supported to do their job well. n The childminder deploys herself and her assistants effectively throughout the day to ensure that children's learning and care needs are met. She has a strong understanding of statutory ratio requirements and ensures that they are maintained consistently throughout the day. Assistants know that they can care for children for up to two hours with parental permission. This ensures that the

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childminder can confidently collect older children from school, allow for appropriate staff breaks and ensure the smooth running of the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants know how to recognise the signs that a child is at risk from harm. The childminder ensures that she keeps both her own and her assistants' knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures up to date through regular training. The childminder and her assistants know how to record incidents and refer concerns to appropriate agencies. The childminder and her assistants supervise children well and help them to learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder's home and the resources she uses are well maintained and safe.

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should:

20 April 2023 n help children to make independent choices in order to follow their own interests and direct their play and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475424 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10281193 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 18 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 11 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates on weekdays from 7.30am to 7.30pm, for 46 weeks of the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of early years education for two-, three- and four-year-olds. She works with two assistants.

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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 childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together. They discussed the curriculum and how the childminder plans for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education and assessed the impact the curriculum has on children's learning and development. n Two joint observations were completed and the impact of teaching discussed with the childminder. The inspector also observed interactions between the childminder, her assistants and children. n The inspector discussed a range of issues with the childminder's assistants, including their understanding of their roles. n The childminder provided the inspector with key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

20 April 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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20 April 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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