Childminder EY343188

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 21 February 2011

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has limited knowledge of how to safeguard children, including in regard to child protection. She does not know how to keep accurate records of children's attendance or understand the reasons for doing so. She does not meet the associated requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has limited understanding of how to observe and assess each child's learning. She knows how to provide different activities, but cannot make a clear link with observation to support individual children's progress in preparation for school.  The childminder understands the need to manage children's behaviour and to help them to respect others.  The childminder understands the importance of maintaining her professional development. She knows how to evaluate her provision to identify areas for improvement.  The childminder knows the need to build close relationships with the children and their

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The provision does not meet requirements

families. She understands how to share information with parents to meet children's physical needs and to encourage parental involvement.

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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 and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 gain a good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children, and attend an appropriate child protection course 25/03/2016

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Due Date

 keep a daily record of children's hours of attendance at all times when children attend, and understand the reasons for keeping this record 25/03/2016

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Due Date

 develop a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements, and use this knowledge effectively to observe, assess and plan and for children's progress. 25/03/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at the childminder's policies and the documents that she intends to use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her processes for self-evaluation, including her improvement plan.  The inspector toured the areas of the childminder's home intended for the use of children and viewed resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343188 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 835036 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register 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 21 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Woolwich, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder operates on weekdays throughout most of the year. There were no children on roll at the time of this 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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