Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder reviews her practice through working with the local early years advisors. She also attends training sessions to keep her skills up to date.  The childminder understands how to plan activities and use her resources to meet all children's needs. She knows how to use her knowledge of the children's development to plan activities that help them make progress.  The childminder knows the procedures to follow in order to safeguard children. She has attended training to update her knowledge of new legislation.  The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and safety checks on her home to help provide a safe environment for children. She understands the need to help children learn what to do in an event of an emergency, for example through carrying out fire drills.  The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals, such as local pre-schools, that also care for the children. She would share information with

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The provision meets requirements

them about the children's progress to aid continuity in care and learning.  The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. She understands the importance of working with parents to help children understand boundaries, respect others and to behave well.

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The provision meets 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas used for minding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder regarding her practice.  The inspector sampled documents, including first-aid qualifications and risk assessments.  The inspector viewed the range of resources available for children's play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442592 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 893355 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Woolwich, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The childminder minds all year round. At the time of 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

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Telephone number

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