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 arrive and are greeted warmly. The nurturing childminder builds strong relationships with children, greeting them with cuddles and conversation. Children feel safe and secure in the well-organised play areas. They quickly become involved in dinosaur play as they make their own choices. The childminder builds on children's knowledge seamlessly during play. She introduces young children to the concepts of colour. Children learn the names of colours and use them confidently in their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She has conversations with them about the importance of sharing and taking turns and children routinely say 'please and thank you' Children begin to understand the importance of these values.They offer their friends another dinosaur so they can play together. The childminder supports children to develop their independence as they take off their shoes on arrival and managing their self-care as they wash their hands.

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The provision is good

Children engage and remain interested in their activities for long periods. During play with the salt dough, children try hard to work the dough into a ball. The childminder offers language, as explains to use the middle of their hand called the 'palm' as she models the action. Children copy this action with success and are very pleased with their accomplishments.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places emphasis on children's language and communication development. She incorporates stories and songs into her daily routine. The childminder talks a lot to children and narrates their play. As a result, children speak very well, articulating and expressing themselves clearly. They have a very good range of vocabulary which the childminder adds to. Children listen and repeat the new words in context, showing their understanding. n The childminder knows where each child is in their development and what they need to learn next to continue to develop. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. However, the childminder does not consistently plan activities that challenge and meet children's individual needs. n Children develop a love of reading, which helps to support their developing vocabulary and understanding of the wider world. The childminder encourages children to look at books independently as well as enjoying in story time

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need to do better?

together. Children progress from learning to handle books and touch shiny, rough and smooth textures. Children anticipate what will be happening next as they develop an understanding of following a simple plot during longer stories.

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need to do better?

7 November 2023 n The childminder regularly takes the children out in their local community. The children learn about road safety. They visit local woods, parks and places of interest within the local community which adds to their experiences. Children really thrive being part of a small group, but the childminder sees the benefit of taking the children to activity sessions where they become part of a larger group. She sees the positive impact it has on children's social development. n Mathematics is naturally incorporated into daily life. The childminder asks the children to count as they climb the stairs and make comparisons using words, such as big and small when they are playing which they do with ease. n Partnerships with parents is good. Parents comment about the strong relationships they have with the childminder. The childminder keeps them informed about their child's day through discussions. Parents comment that

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need to do better?

flexible and individual settling in process helps parents and children to feel less anxious about the experience. They say she gets to know the children very well from the very beginning at their home visit. n The childminder attends various groups with other childminders and shares good practice. She regularly reflects on her setting and identifies areas she can further develop to support children even better. The childminder undertakes training to update her knowledge. For example, she recently completed training to enhance children communication and language even further. This demonstrates that training is carefully considered to have a direct, positive impact on children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to protect children from harm. She is proactive in seeking out information and training to strengthen her knowledge of safeguarding. Therefore, she knows about a wide range of issues that may affect children's safety and welfare. The childminder can identify the signs of abuse and knows how to respond to concerns about a child. She understands the procedures to follow if there is an allegation made about herself or a member of her household. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to maintain a safe and secure environment for children.

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should:

n develop the curriculum further to ensure that it meets the needs of all children and supports their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494892 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10308535 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 3 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the Plumstead area of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. She operates Monday-Thursday 8 am - 5.30pm term time only. She holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 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 and inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about children's learning and development. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to parents and sampled written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

7 November 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

7 November 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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