Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23/05/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: Not Met Previous inspection: Not Applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The inspection took place because concerns were raised by Ofsted about the childminder's understanding of safeguarding policy and practice. The inspection found that the childminder lacks a full understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This relates to her failure to notify Ofsted of a significant event within the required timescale. This is a breach of a legal requirement.  The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of most aspects relating to safeguarding and child protection. She is aware of the signs that may indicate concerns about a child's welfare and of the reporting procedures to follow to help keep them safe.  The childminder offers a warm, clean home and makes sure that children can play safely by removing any hazards. She promotes children's health appropriately. For instance, her first aid certificate is up to date and a first aid kit is available.  The childminder implements the learning and development requirements appropriately.

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The provision does not meet requirements

For example, she offers a suitable range of resources to meet children's developmental needs. All of which are safe and easily accessible.  The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of how to promote children's health and well-being by teaching them about good hygiene and providing them with a range of healthy snacks and drinks.  The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of behaviour management issues. She describes how she praises children for their efforts and achievements and uses a variety of techniques such as distraction, and explanations to teach children about behaviour boundaries and expectations.  The childminder demonstrates through discussion how she promotes equal opportunities, teaching children about diversity in the world around them and celebrating different cultures.  The childminder understands the requirements to maintain documentation appropriately to support the safe management of her provision.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder demonstrates an awareness of the benefits of working in partnership with parents and other early years settings to meet children's care and learning needs.  The childminder discusses how she will take action to implement continuous improvement and evaluating her service.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked around the premises at the areas available for childminding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements with her.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled policies and procedures including the childminder's safeguarding policy and viewed records from children she has cared for in the past.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and two school-age children in the London Borough of Greenwich. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding, with toilet facilities on this level. The garden is currently not in use so the childminder takes children to local parks and open spaces for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding three school-age children in the later years age range. There are no children in the early years age range on roll at the time of inspection and there were no children present during the inspection. The childminder offers care each weekday, all year round, except public and family holidays.

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must:

 improve knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage in particular regarding the timescales of when to notify Ofsted of significant events, including any allegations of abuse made against anyone living, working or looking after children at the premises.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444931 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 972095 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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