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 are well cared for by the childminder in a calm and organised environment. They are happy and very settled. Children know the childminder very well and are confident in her company. They develop warm and friendly relationships with the childminder and each other. Children freely explore a variety of resources and play opportunities that support their learning. They act out experiences, such as caring for dolls.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a clear curriculum for children. She accurately identifies what they need to learn next, such as communication and language, and personal, social and emotional development, and supports their speaking and sharing skills further. Children eagerly join in story time. They laugh with excitement as they spot the pictures under the flaps in the book, pointing and shouting what they are. Children sit and participate well. They practise large movements as they move around in the garden, going up and down the slide. Children also have opportunities to visit parks where they access a range of apparatus to support their body control and balance.

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The provision is good

Children are supported effectively to develop their independence. The childminder has suitable behavioural expectations for children, and she provides consistent routines. Children know how to wash their hands and feed themselves at mealtimes. The childminder ensures that she provides healthy choices that support children's well-being, which they eat independently. Children practise their fine motor skills as they make marks with different tools and paint.

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n The childminder is sensitive and attentive to children's individual needs. She monitors what children know and can do and plans what they need to learn next. The childminder carefully evaluates activities, what children are learning and provides resources and experiences to support their development. Children develop skills that help prepare them for future learning. n The childminder organises and prepares her environment with a range of resources and activities to support children's learning. However, at times, the childminder's interaction and implementation of activities do not capture children's interests as well as possible. Hence, some children do not show sustained engagement and focus to enhance their learning. n The childminder supports children's speaking well. Children enjoy books and are introduced to different vocabularies. The childminder speaks clearly and repeats children's words, so they can hear the correct pronunciation. She takes time to

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talk with children, listen and respond appropriately. The childminder gives children time to talk and share their ideas.

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16 October 2023 n Children develop positive behaviour. For example, they are encouraged to listen and are reminded to wait their turn and to be kind. Children develop strong relationships with their peers. The childminder is clear and consistent in her approach and models positive behaviour, such as sharing and being respectful. n Children develop good social skills. For example, they initiate their own fun games and seek out the childminder to join in. They have a good sense of humour as they laugh and giggle together. Children gasp with excitement when they see the print shape of a leaf that they have made on the paper, showing this with delight to the childminder and their peers. However, while babies are close to activities, they are not involved as well as possible to stimulate their own learning. n Children gain good independence skills. They confidently feed themselves and drink from water bottles. The childminder teaches children how to put their

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coats and shoes on, which provides them with important skills for the future. n Parents praise the childminder and the service that is provided. They appreciate the childminder's care and support and comment that their children are very happy and enjoy their time at her setting. They say that their children have made good progress, especially in their communication skills and behaviour. n The childminder shares information with parents about their children's learning and development. She gives parents daily verbal feedback and sends them photos of their children engaged in activities. The childminder gives parents ideas of how they can support their child's learning at home. n The childminder focuses her professional development precisely to enhance children's individual needs. For example, she attended training on early years talk to support children's communication skills. She also attends core training,

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such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. Other online training of interest support the childminder's knowledge and skills and benefits outcomes for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps children safe. She assesses risks in her premises, resources and outings to help prevent accidents. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands a range of abuse and the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child may be at risk of harm or neglect. The childminder knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against herself or her family. Children are well supervised.

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should:

16 October 2023 n review activities for children to help extend their focus and concentration to further enhance their engagement and learning n provide more interaction with babies to support their development further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492934 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10308502 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in June 2015. She lives in Kidbrook, in the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 her setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed children's play, the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder evaluated children's learning with the inspector. n Parents provide written feedback for the inspector, which was considered. n The childminder provided a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

16 October 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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16 October 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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