Childminder in Greenwich

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder provides a calm and welcoming environment in which children feel happy and safe. She supports them well to develop good bonds with her and each other and they frequently laugh and smile as they play. All children benefit from the childminder's ambitious curriculum, and they enjoy a variety of activities that capture their interest well. It is apparent that all children make good progress in relation to their starting points and enjoy their time at the setting.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and children display good levels of motivation to try new things. Children respond positively to the regular encouragement and praise that is frequently offered by the childminder. This helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision requires improvement

Children show good interest as they explore and learn using their senses. For instance, they enjoy filling containers with colourful pom-poms. During the activity, the childminder supports them to identify different colours and they use lots of mathematical language. Children also show delight when playing with cars and a ramp and hear positional language such as 'first', 'second' and 'last'. Children show enthusiasm when they discuss butterflies that have transformed from caterpillars. This supports children's interest in the natural world and also teaches them about caring for living things.

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need to do better?

n The childminder admits a breach of requirement in relation to providing parents with an accurate copy of a previous inspection report. She has reflected on the importance of providing parents with accurate and transparent information about her setting. She also now expresses an understanding of her responsibility to share her early years unique reference number with parents in order for them to look up information about her provision. These improvements minimise the impact on children. n The childminder's curriculum supports children to learn about their local community and the world around them. This is apparent when they frequently visit local parks, farms and other local places of interest. Parents highly value this aspect of their children's day. n The childminder knows individual children well. She identifies their strengths and areas that they may need some support with and works in good partnership with

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need to do better?

other healthcare and education professionals to support their future development. n The childminder supports children who speak other languages at home very well. For example, she gains key words from their parents when they join to help them to settle in. She also learns the names of colours and other familiar

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need to do better?

2 August 2023 objects to support their understanding of new words across both languages. n Children have some opportunities to learn about different backgrounds and cultures. For instance, the childminder has some resources about different people from the world and helps the children to learn about some cultural festivals. However, this aspect of her curriculum is not maximised to fully deepen the children's understanding of others' lives different to their own. n The childminder supports children's speech and language skills well overall. For instance, she plays on their level and encourages them to name new words and engage in conversations. However, on occasions, she does not question children in a way that extends their new knowledge and learning to the very highest level. n The childminder completes a range of training that helps her to fulfil her role. For instance, she keeps her first-aid training up to date and completes courses

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need to do better?

such as supporting parents during the pandemic. n Parents that currently attend express they are happy with their daily experiences. For instance, they discuss that their children enjoy a wide range of stimulating activities and are making positive progress. n The childminder supports children's personal development in an effective way. For instance, she regularly talks to them about their feelings and emotions and encourages considerate behaviour and cooperative play. This supports children's well-being and contributes to a positive atmosphere as children play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe and is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands her responsibility to report any concerns about a child's well-being to appropriate safeguarding professionals in order to protect children's welfare. She also understands how to report any allegations against herself or any members of her household. The childminder cares for children in a clean and suitable environment and carries out daily risk assessments to try to minimise accidents. She understands her responsibility to address previous breaches of requirements in relation to sharing factual information with parents.

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Due date

2 August 2023 improve understanding of the responsibility to share factual information with parents for the efficient management of the setting, specifically supplying a true copy of Ofsted reports. 31/08/2023

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should:

n enhance ways of teaching children about diversity to deepen their understanding of others' lives different to their own n enhance questioning skills to support children's new knowledge and learning to the very highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383301 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10301245 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 2 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5.15pm, all year round except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector and the childminder engaged in a learning walk discussion about the childminder's curriculum intent. n The inspector carried out a number of observations and assessed the quality of education. n A range of documentation was viewed, including the childminder's first-aid and other training certificates.

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Inspection activities

2 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

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