Childminder in Greenwich

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children play alongside the childminder, who introduces new language to them. For example, when children make play dough using a range of ingredients, the childminder introduces new words, such as 'mix' and 'stretch'. However, the childminder does not demonstrate a strong understanding of children's developmental milestones. She does not always plan learning opportunities that consider the individual learning needs of all children. During some activities, children are not always able to fully develop the skills they need to prepare them for the next stage of their education.

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The provision requires improvement

Children have warm relationships with the childminder and her assistant. When they arrive, children greet them happily. Children are excited to explore the activities on offer in the childminder's home and garden. They are keen to investigate sand, using the available tools. At times, children follow the childminder's instructions. However, the childminder does not always respond effectively to children when they express their needs. For example, some children spend time waiting for long periods before they are able to play. When children struggle to regulate their feelings, the childminder does not react in a way that helps them join in and develop positive attitudes to their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is aware that some children may need extra help with their learning. However, she does not demonstrate a full understanding of how to work effectively with external experts. She is not able to seek support from external partners to strengthen her teaching to meet the learning needs of all children. n Overall, the childminder takes steps to ensure that children hear new language throughout the day. She reads stories and sings songs to children. The childminder knows that hearing new words helps children to make sense of the world around them. n The childminder assesses what children know and can do. However, she does not demonstrate a strong understanding of children's expected stages of development. As a result, the childminder does not always plan activities to help children reach the best possible outcomes. n The childminder helps children to learn self-care skills. For example, she

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need to do better?

encourages children to wash their hands before eating. The childminder teaches children about putting on sun cream and why this is important. Children learn how to take care of themselves and develop their independence. n The childminder is aware that some children require support to listen and join in. However, she has not yet developed a wide enough range of strategies to support children to express their feelings. The childminder does not always

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need to do better?

15 June 2023 engage children effectively in their activities. n The childminder understands that it is important for children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She introduces new foods to children and encourages them to try different flavours. The childminder knows that this helps children to understand their likes and dislikes. n The childminder establishes some activities that children are interested in. For example, she plans opportunities for children to climb up hills and collect natural materials in local woodland. This helps children to develop their physical strength and explore the world around them. n Parents report that the childminder gives them information about what their children are learning. However, partnerships with parents are not fully developed. For example, the childminder does not always manage handovers effectively for parents to find out what their children have done that day. This

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need to do better?

means that children are not able to maximise the time they spend learning. n The childminder recognises that developing her teaching skills is important. She arranges continuous development opportunities to help strengthen her teaching. However, these are not always focused on the learning needs of all children. For example, the childminder is not always able to fully support children to develop their speaking skills to achieve the best possible outcomes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a clear understanding of the safeguarding issues that may affect children in their care. They know how to identify the signs that may cause concern. The childminder and her assistant know how to report their concerns to the appropriate authorities. They regularly attend training to ensure that their knowledge and skills are up to date. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments to keep her home hazard free. She creates procedures to ensure that equipment is checked and in good working order.

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Due date

ensure that there is a procedure in place to access expert support for children when there are emerging gaps in their development. 21/07/2023

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should:

15 June 2023 n strengthen understanding of children's developmental milestones so that any gaps in their learning can be identified n develop strategies for managing children's behaviour so that they understand what is expected of them n strengthen partnerships with parents to ensure that all children's individual needs are met n extend continuous development opportunities, with a focus on supporting children to develop their speech and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2629255 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10288931 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 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector talked to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of her views. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

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

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