Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2015 16 March 2012

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not ensure that her assistant have a sound understanding of procedures to follow in protecting children from abuse or neglect. This does not safeguard children at all times.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. Therefore, she is aware of how to plan a range of age appropriate learning experiences to support the learning of all children.  The childminder is aware of the required documents to maintain including the required practices to identify, remove and minimised risk both indoors and outdoors. This promotes children's safety.  The childminder shows a clear dedication to promoting the well-being of children through offering a healthy lifestyle. This involves exercising, encouraging a healthy diet and managing personal hygiene.  The childminder demonstrates that she is aware of the need to promote children good health and welfare. This is underpinned by maintaining the required records for

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The provision does not meet requirements

administering medicine, seeking parental consent, logging accidents and performing fire evacuation drills.  The childminder is clear on sharing the required information including policies and procedure with parents. Consequently parents will be able to contribute to children's learning and development, as well as the evaluation processes used by the childminder.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present 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 present, 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that assistants are competent in the areas of work they undertake regarding a clear understanding of procedures to follow in safeguarding all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the learning and development requirements, including observation, planning and assessment processes with the childminder.  The inspector toured the parts of the childminder's premises and viewed available play equipment and toys.  The inspector sampled the required documents including the childminder's suitability and qualification.  The inspector reviewed the robustness of the childminder's evaluation system.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262890 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 843522 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in a house in Kidbrooke, in the London Borough of Greenwich. She offers her childminding service from 8.30am to 9.30am and from 3.30pm-5.30pm. The childminder is registered on the Early Year Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. At the time of the inspection, there were no children on roll.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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