Childminder EY362540

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 dedicated and experienced childminder provides children with a homely and stimulating environment. She consistently offers reassurance and affection, which helps children to settle quickly and feel comfortable in her care. The childminder provides clear and timely reminders about her expectations, such as the importance of sharing toys and taking turns. Children build strong, positive relationships with the childminder and their peers. Through her thoughtful behaviour and respectful interactions with children, she sets a good example for them to follow. Children are confident, sociable and well behaved.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers children a variety of engaging and purposeful activities, both indoors and outdoors. Indoors, children confidently choose what they want to play with. Children tidy up after themselves when they finish playing, which promotes a sense of responsibility and care for their environment. Outdoors, children take part in daily experiences within the local community and beyond. They enjoy visits to libraries, farms, museums and local playgroups. These experiences broaden children's understanding of the world and enhance their social skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides an ambitious curriculum that sparks children's curiosity. Children show good levels of attention and focus during well-planned activities. For example, they enjoy picking up stones, twigs and leaves outdoors and then carefully decorating them with paint and brushes. This experience nurtures children's creativity and helps to strengthen their fine motor skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She regularly observes children and plans activities based on their interests and next steps. Children make significant progress from their individual starting points and are well prepared for their future education. n Adults working with the children at the setting actively encourage children to express themselves through meaningful conversations during routines and activities. They listen attentively, respond thoughtfully and model rich vocabulary for children. For instance, they ask children how a penguin moves. When children imitate its movement, they explain that a penguin 'waddles'. These interactions help to support and extend children's communication and language skills. n Overall, the childminder supports children's independence skills. However, occasionally, she does not give children opportunities to attempt tasks for themselves. For instance, she puts on children's shoes for them and clears away

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need to do better?

their plates once they have finished their snacks. These actions reduce opportunities for children to develop their growing independence.

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need to do better?

21 August 2025 n Children learn about the world around them. They engage in a wide range of trips and activities in the community. For instance, they buy items from charity shops and take part in forest-school sessions. These experiences help children to develop their confidence and learn about nature. n Adults help children to understand the importance of boundaries and following rules. They encourage children to sit down while eating, wear high-visibility vests outdoors and cross roads safely. This approach helps children to understand personal safety and manage risks in their environment. n The childminder supports children's hygiene and promotes healthy lifestyles. She provides daily opportunities for fresh air and prepares nutritious, home-cooked meals and snacks. Children understand the importance of washing their hands before eating and after outdoor play. However, at times, the childminder does

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not help children to learn about making healthy food choices or understand how these choices affect their bodies. n The childminder regularly reflects on the provision. She is committed to keeping her knowledge up to date and delivering high-quality education and care for all children. She participates in a variety of training opportunities and collaborates with other local childminders. For instance, she has attended training sessions about supporting children with additional needs and managing behaviour challenges. This reflective approach helps the childminder to be well equipped to meet the diverse needs of children in her care. n The childminder builds trusting relationships with parents and carers. Parents speak highly of the care and education their children receive and comment positively on their progress. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's day through regular conversations and the use of digital tools.

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need to do better?

This consistent exchange of information promotes continuity in children's learning between the setting and home.

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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 enhance opportunities for children to build their growing independence n extend children's knowledge and understanding of making healthy food choices and how these choices affect their bodies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362540 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10398434 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 22 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Blackheath, in the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates her childminding provision from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She provides government-funded education.

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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 her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. 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

21 August 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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