McKean, Johanne

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

The childminder builds strong relationships with children and gets to know them well. Children feel safe and secure in her home. She encourages children to engage in back-and-forth conversations together. The childminder supports children to make and maintain friendships. She shows children how to take turns and share with others. Children listen and respond to the childminder. They behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes children's love of books through regular storytelling. She reads to children in a way that excites and engages them. When the children do not understand the meaning of a challenging new word, the childminder explains in a way that they understand. Children are learning new vocabulary. Many are able to answer and ask increasingly complex questions. Most children are developing their understanding of new words and use them in their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder works with parents to ensure that children have a familiar routine. She supports babies to continue their routine in their home. The childminder helps children to fall asleep in a relaxed environment. She considers the feeding needs of babies and gradually introduces them to changes in their routine or new foods. Children feel relaxed and happy. They know what to expect in the childminder's home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a well-sequenced curriculum based on the needs of all children. She has created an environment which supports children to have both quiet time and play time with others where appropriate. The childminder supports children to access a range of activities which support their development. Children are confident and happy as they practise new skills. n The childminder finds out what children know and can do. She uses this information to think about how to extend children's learning. The childminder has a strong understanding of child development. All children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. n The childminder knows how to teach children new vocabulary. She understands that some children need additional help with their speech and language. On occasion, the childminder does not maximise opportunities for these children to use spoken language. Children do not always get the most ambitious

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need to do better?

opportunities to practise their speaking skills. n Care practices are effective. The childminder wants children to be independent learners. She teaches children how to access their own resources and make choices, linked to their own interests, about what to play with. Children are becoming confident as they explore the childminder's home. They are able to carry out tasks for themselves.

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need to do better?

3 August 2023 n The childminder understands that some children will need additional support with their learning. She is able to use her knowledge of child development to identify any gaps in children's knowledge. The childminder works with experts to support children where appropriate. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive targeted support where required. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They report that children come home and tell them about the exciting activities they have engaged in that day. Parents say that children feel excited to arrive at the childminder's home. They report that communication from the childminder helps them to extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder understands that it is important for children to be physically active. She plans a range of outings to support children to go outside in the fresh air. This includes going to the local farm and park, as well as the beach.

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need to do better?

Children are able to gain physical strength. They understand that spending time outside is good for their physical health. n The childminder is reflective of her practice. She evaluates her skills and knowledge and plans opportunities to develop them further. She works with her assistant and co-childminder to extend their knowledge and skills over time. For example, the childminder is currently planning to undertake training in supporting children with SEND. n The childminder plans opportunities for children to meet different people. The childminder talks to them about differences between themselves and others. Children develop respect for other people.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of the safeguarding issues that may affect children in her care. She knows how to report her concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder understands the action she must take in the event of an allegation being made against an adult. She regularly arranges training for herself and her assistant to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of her home to ensure that it is hazard free.

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should:

n build on existing good practice to support all children to extend their language skills to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128797 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10301228 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 15 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995. The childminder works with another registered childminder and an assistant in Sidcup, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The childminder works Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6.30pm. She offers funded early education for children aged two, three, and four years of age.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is 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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

3 August 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

3 August 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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