Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 August 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to provide a range of activities, resources and experiences to help children make progress in their learning.  The childminder knows how to assess children's progress to identify gaps in learning. She recognises the importance of sharing this information with parents and other settings children attend to help strengthen continuity in learning.  The childminder understands her role in child protection. For example, she knows what action to take if she has any welfare concerns.  The childminder recognises how to support children to value themselves as individuals and how to help them to respect and value others.  The childminder knows how to prioritise her ongoing professional development. For example, she attends regular training to help improve outcomes for children.  The childminder appreciates how to promote children's health and well-being. She knows the importance of promoting healthy eating and providing children with daily

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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 in the property used for childminding.  The inspector discussed the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage with the childminder to assess her knowledge and understanding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the educational programmes for children.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she uses self-evaluation to develop her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460085 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 975553 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in West Thamesmead, in the London Borough of Greenwich. She provides care from Monday to Friday all year round. There were no children present 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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