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

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children arrive happily, eager to share their news with the childminder. The childminder knows the children well and confidently describes what they can do and what she wants them to learn next. She plans a variety of fun and exciting activities to support their development. For example, children delight and spend a long time playing with play dough, using different tools, such as rollers, scissors and cutters. This supports their physical development.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children and manages their behaviour well. Children know the rules of the home and how to behave. They confidently express how they feel and are given opportunities to share this with the group. The childminder also supports children in their understanding of democracy. For instance, when making choices as a group, they all vote, expressing themselves before deciding on the outcome together. The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's independence and confidence. She gives lots of praise and encouragement and, as a result, children develop a positive attitude towards learning. They confidently make choices in their play, help set the table and feed themselves at mealtimes. Older children also learn to dress themselves before going outside and manage their own hygiene routines.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and collects feedback from parents to support this. For instance, she has recently been looking at her environment and how she can develop it to further support the children and follow their interests. She wants to continue with this and include the garden, introducing a water station for children to use. n The childminder has a good understanding of what she wants children to learn and how she can support them. She plans a variety of activities that are based on children's individual next steps and interests and supports children effectively to make good progress. As a result, all children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder supports children's early communication skills effectively. She speaks to them clearly in both English and their home language and gives time for children to think and respond. Children delight in exploring books with the

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need to do better?

childminder. However, at times, story times could be organised more effectively to ensure that all children can get involved and be engaged. n The childminder has failed to inform Ofsted of a significant event. However, the risk to children is low. For example, all adults working in the home have enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services checks and are never left alone with children. All adults in the home have safeguarding knowledge, and the

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need to do better?

19 March 2025 childminder has a good understanding of what she would do if she had a concern about a child or if there was an allegation made against an adult. n The childminder is a positive role model for behaviour. She gives gentle reminders throughout the day and encourages children to have good manners. As a result, children listen well and are kind and caring. They confidently share their toys and take turns. n The childminder completes regular training and stays up to date with current legislation. For example, she has recently completed training around communication. This has had a positive impact on children's language skills. n The childminder monitors each child's individual learning and addresses any gaps in their learning effectively. She has good links with other professionals and the local authority and is confident to make referrals if needed. As a result, all children are making good progress from their starting points.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's early understanding of mathematics well. For example, The childminder encourages children to count objects during everyday activities and supports them to compare sizes, introducing words such as tall, short, big and small. n The childminder supports children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children help to risk assess the garden each day and learn how to use tools, such as scissors, safely.

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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 review the organisation of story times to ensure that all children can fully engage and join in.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470682 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10389106 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 4 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Abbey Wood, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. She operates each weekday, from 8am to 7pm, for most of the year. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives government funding to provide free early education for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

19 March 2025 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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