Samantha Scott

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 enjoy their time at the childminder's setting and show that they feel settled and secure. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and has built close, supportive bonds. Children are keen to explore their surroundings and consistently engage in purposeful play. This supports them to make good progress in their development. Children are sociable and engage well with each other. They giggle as they go in and out of the playhouse, enjoying the repetition of this game.

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The provision is good

The childminder organises her curriculum to provide children with an interesting range of indoor and outdoor experiences. Indoors, children enjoy poking and prodding dough and exploring the texture. They learn about keeping healthy, such as the importance of brushing their teeth and washing their hands. They expertly thread hoops onto straws, showing well-developed fine motor skills. Outdoors, children excitedly build tall towers with construction blocks and laugh as they knock them over. The childminder supports younger children to develop their physical skills by allowing them time to practise climbing up steps on the small slide. Children beam with pride as they master new skills. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's early mathematics development. They learn about colours, shape, size and count during everyday activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on her practice and keeps up to date with regular training, completing her own research. She links with other professionals to explore how she can improve her service to focus more on supporting children's early education. n The childminder closely monitors children's development and identifies what they need to learn next. She gathers useful information from parents about children's starting points when they initially start attending. She maintains an open dialogue with parents to share the progress the children are making and what parents can do to support this at home. n Children learn a variety of familiar songs and rhymes. They join in with saying key phrases and move their bodies in rhythm, copying the actions. They explore sound through musical instruments. They excitedly join in with singing the 'bubble song' and laugh as they reach out to pop the bubbles. n Overall, the childminder promotes language well. She introduces new words,

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need to do better?

such as 'squidgy', as children explore the dough. Children enjoy listening to stories and are encouraged to recall past experiences, such as visiting the London Eye. However, at times, the childminder asks lots of questions quickly before children have had time to process and respond to the first question. n The childminder encourages positive behaviour. For example, she praises children's achievements and for helping with simple tasks such as tidying up

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5 September 2023 toys. Children understand the routines and know what to expect, which supports their emotional security. n Children have good opportunities to be physically active. They regularly play outdoors and visit parks and soft-play centres to build their muscle strength. Children enjoy the healthy and nutritious meals and snacks provided. They love tasting blueberries and strawberries, and the childminder offers gentle reminders to drink water to stay hydrated during hot weather. n The childminder has established close partnerships with parents. Written feedback from parents shows that they appreciate and value the service. They comment that their children are excited to attend, saying that the childminder provides nurturing care. Parents comment that they love receiving photos of daily activities, which helps them to feel connected during the day.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities to support children's safety and welfare. The childminder knows the possible signs that a child may be at risk and who should be contacted if she has concerns. The childminder uses risk assessment effectively to ensure that children are safe at the setting and on outings. For example, there are secure arrangements in place to check regularly on sleeping children. Children also learn how to manage their own safety, such as learning how to cross the road safely.

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should:

n allow more time for children to think and respond during conversations, to further develop their skills in communication.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465583 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10304093 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 5 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Eltham, within the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk to discuss how the setting is organised and the curriculum provided. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, both indoors and outdoors. n The inspector took into account written feedback provided by parents. n The inspector sampled a range of required documentation, including attendance records and the progress checks for children aged two years.

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Inspection activities

5 September 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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