Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 March 2015 4 March 2010

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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 hold a current first-aid certificate as required. This means her knowledge of first-aid practice is not current to promote children's good health and well-being securely.  The childminder shows a clear awareness of the learning and development requirements. She discussed how she plans to use observations and assessment to provide learning experiences for children to help them make progress.  The childminder has a sound understanding of how to promote children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, through daily physical exercise and a well-balanced diet to promote their good health.  The childminder has a thorough knowledge about child protection issues. She understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care.  The childminder understands the importance of partnership working with parents and professionals to provide continuity of care and learning for children.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder explained how she would identify and minimise potential hazards through daily risks assessments and checks to promote children's safety.

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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

 complete and maintain paediatric first-aid training relevant for the care of young children and babies.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure a current first-aid certificate is held (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).  ensure a current first-aid certificate is held (voluntary part of Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the premises, toys and equipment available for children's care and learning.  The inspector discussed the learning and development requirements with the childminder and understanding of partnerships with parents.  The inspector looked at the suitability documents and sampled some relevant documents.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation systems.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345709 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 815294 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in a house in Abbey wood in the London borough of Greenwich. 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

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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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