Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder recognises the need to evaluate her practice, and to seek additional training needs to help improve her knowledge and skills further.  The childminder has a clear understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has attended relevant safeguarding training and is aware of how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare to the relevant agencies.  The childminder knows how to use observation and assessment to plan and provide activities for children to help them make the best possible progress. She has suitable toys and resources available, indoors and outdoors.  The childminder understands the importance of establishing positive relationships with parents and other professionals, to ensure continuity in children's care and education.  The childminder knows how to support children's behaviour to help prepare them for their next stage of learning. For example, she is aware of the need to develop positive

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The provision meets requirements

relationships with children and to teach them to share and take turns.

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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 held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the learning and development requirements.  The inspector examined relevant documents, including mandatory certificates, and policies and procedures that she will use when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440069 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 886473 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, including Bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 2. There were no children on roll 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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