Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 November 2015 11 October 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She understands the need to provide parents with regular feedback about children's care and learning.  The childminder understands child protection issues. She knows the signs and symptoms that would cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare, and the procedures to follow to report these.  The childminder knows how to identify children's starting points. She understands how to use observation and assessment of their learning in order to plan activities that will challenge and encourage their continual development and ongoing progress.  The childminder knows how to prepare children for the next stages in their learning and their move on to school or nursery. She understands the importance of promoting their independence and personal care skills, to help them develop the skills they will need for their future learning.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands that children need to learn about the benefits of regular exercise and a healthy diet.

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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 viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.  The inspector sampled documents that the childminder has available for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY218619 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 842551 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002. She lives in Thamesmead Central, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder works Monday to Friday, 7am - 6pm all year round. She has a relevant childcare qualification. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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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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