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 happy and settled in the childminder's care. They build strong bonds with the childminder, who offers lots of support and cuddles to children who are new to the setting. Older children benefit from well-established relationships, as they have been in the childminder's care for many years. Children behave well and actively follow the daily routines. The childminder gives children lots of praise and gently reminds them of simple rules that promote positive behaviour. As a result, children learn about expectations of their behaviour and are purposefully engaged in play.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers a balanced curriculum based on children's learning needs and interests. As a result, children are making good progress. The childminder encourages children to explore toys and find out how they work. For example, with support, younger children quickly learn how toys open and close, and press buttons to make lights flash. They copy the childminder as she demonstrates where to put the cars on the garage so they roll down the ramp. This successfully enhances their curiosity and willingness to try new things.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities to ensure all requirements of the early years foundation stage are continuously met. She appropriately notified Ofsted of a breach of requirements when her first-aid qualification had lapsed. The childminder took prompt action to put this right and completed a course. This ensures her first-aid knowledge is up to date so that she can take appropriate action if there is an accident or emergency. However, the childminder could do more to monitor her training and skills so that self-evaluation remains fully effective. n Children actively develop their understanding of the world. For example, children learn how to tend to growing vegetables during trips to the childminder's allotment, and younger children show great interest when the childminder shows them the pets in the home. This enables them to gain first-hand experiences of nature and living things.

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need to do better?

n The childminder caters for children's individual dietary needs and encourages younger children to try new foods. She provides a balanced diet for children and helps them to learn about good hygiene practice, such as washing their hands when they come in from school and before meals. n The childminder shows high regard to promoting children's safety within the home and while on outings. She establishes good routines, and during school runs, she helps children to learn about road safety. This develops children's awareness of how to keep themselves and others safe. n The childminder supports younger children's communication and language skills

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need to do better?

24 September 2024 effectively. She constantly talks to children about what they are doing and introduces new words that help to extend their vocabulary. She regularly reads stories and sings songs. The childminder asks children questions and respectfully engages them in daily routines. For example, she asks children if they are ready to have their nappy changed or have a nap, and if they would like a snack. This also helps children to make choices and develop their personal independence skills. n The childminder ensures children have time for outside play where they can develop their physical skills effectively. Parents share information about festivals they celebrate at home, and the childminder uses this information to plan activities that help all children learn about their environment and the community in which they live. n The childminder gains information from parents about what children already

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need to do better?

know and can do when they first start. This enables the childminder to plan a well-balanced curriculum that is tailored to meet children's individual learning needs and interests. Consequently, children engage well in activities, showing a positive attitude to learning. The childminder monitors children's progress well and regularly shares information with parents. She actively promotes consistency of care and builds strong partnerships with parents.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n create better systems to monitor training and skills so that self-evaluation is fully effective.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536721 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10344924 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 18 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Charlton area of the London Borough of Greenwich. She provides care Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childminding qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is being implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector sampled a range of required documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and children's records. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

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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