Childminder EY461407

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's progress and tracking their learning. She knows how to provide a good range of activities and experiences to help children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder understands the importance of sharing information. She understands how to establish positive communication with parents and other early years professionals to help provide children with a good level of consistency of care.  The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding children, to promote their welfare and the procedures to protect them from harm. She understands how to support them to stay safe in her care and provide a suitable environment for them.  The childminder is aware of how to evaluate her practice and continue her own professional development. For example, she reviews her environment and current practice, and attends a variety of training courses to improve her knowledge.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a clear understanding of how to support children to behave well and respect others, such as sharing, taking turns and respecting boundaries.

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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 discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirements, including how she keeps her knowledge current.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of how children learn and develop, including how she monitors and tracks their progress.  The inspector discussed with the childminder their self-evaluation and continuous training.  The inspector looked at the policies and documents that the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed how the childminder will build positive partnerships with parents and other professionals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461407 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 957403 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Plumstead, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder intends to mind with another childminder. She is available to care for children Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round. There were no children on roll in the early years age range at the time of 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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