Childminder EY258051

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 nurturing home-from-home environment, where children feel happy and safe. They develop a strong sense of belonging and are very confident when exploring the childminder's home. Children form close relationships with the childminder and each other. They show kindness and cooperation in their play. For example, when their friends arrive, they smile with delight and excitedly go to greet them. The childminder encourages children to follow their interests and freely choose from a range of resources to spark their curiosity. The childminder plans her curriculum to support children's learning across all the different areas.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and respond positively to routines. For example, they go to get ready to go outside and tidy toys away before getting others out, showing pride in helping. Children enjoy regular outings in the community, such as visits to parks, playgroups and local places. The childminder plans these experiences to help children to build an awareness of the wider world and support the growth of their social and language skills. Children also develop their physical skills, such as through outdoor play. They use tools, such as scoops, scooters and paintbrushes, to strengthen their abilities in big and small movements. The childminder supports children's confidence and emotional well-being well. This helps to prepare children for their next stage in learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well and plans activities based on their interests. She makes adjustments to suit children's needs. For example, the childminder provides different tools, such as scoops, tweezers and scissors, to ensure that all children are able to access the activity of picking up and sorting animals by colour. This helps all children to be engaged in activities. n Children are well behaved and play happily together. The childminder encourages sharing, kindness and respect, helping children to build positive friendships. She also supports their understanding of good manners through simple reminders to say 'please' and 'thank you'. This means that children learn polite and respectful behaviour as part of their daily routines. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She models sentences, asks questions and introduces new words. This helps to extend children's vocabulary and build their conversation skills.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder supports children to build their independence skills. For example, children take off their shoes on arrival by themselves. This develops children's confidence and prepares them for school. However, on some occasions, the childminder helps children too quickly, instead of encouraging them to persist and give them small steps they can try by themselves first. This

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need to do better?

9 September 2025 limits children's ability to develop their resilience and independence further. n The childminder helps children to learn about basic mathematical concepts by using words such as 'big' and 'small' when talking about animals while children play. This helps children to learn new words and teaches them about sizes. This lays the foundations for future learning by developing children's growth and understanding in an interactive way. n The childminder keeps her skills and knowledge up to date. She regularly takes part in online training and local network meetings. She shows a strong commitment to her own professional development. This means the childminder stays informed and keeps her knowledge up to date. It also helps her to provide children with safe and good-quality care and learning experiences. n Parents and carers greatly appreciate the childminder's care and communication. They value the daily updates, termly reviews and practical advice she gives to

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need to do better?

support learning at home. Children are happy, confident and excited to attend. They show secure attachments and enjoy activities. Parents notice the clear progress in their children's speech, social skills and making friends. They feel that the childminder's individual approach and attentive support help their children to learn and develop emotionally. n Children learn and play in a safe and stimulating environment, indoors and outdoors. They enjoy books, role play and singing, which supports their early reading skills. While outside, children develop their physical skills. The childminder teaches them ways to keep themselves safe, such as how to use a step safely by sitting and coming down backwards. This helps children to become more confident, independent and aware of their own safety while they explore and learn.

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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 provide more consistent opportunities for children to develop their independence, such as by sequencing learning into smaller steps and encouraging them to try tasks for themselves before offering help.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY258051 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10398862 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 7 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Eltham, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. She operates during term time, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday. The childminder provides government-funded childcare. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed the organisation of the curriculum and the aims for the children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education provided, indoors and outdoors, and evaluated the impact on the children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the children and observed their interactions with the childminder. n Parents shared their views about the childminder's practice and the progress their children have made. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

9 September 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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Inspection activities

9 September 2025 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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