Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 19 November 2018 Previous inspection date 18 December 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of and understands the early years foundation stage. She knows the ways in which to promote learning in young children. She understands how to support children to become independent learners. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's healthy lifestyles. For example, she describes how she will provide a wide range of opportunities for children to regularly exercise and have plenty of fresh air. n The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and understanding. For instance, she has recently undertaken safeguarding training with a focus on the 'Prevent' duty. n The childminder understands how to support children's behaviour. She explains how she will use different approaches to support all children to behave well. She describes how she will encourage children to understand and value different cultures and communities. n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practices.

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She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns she may have about a child in her care. n The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation to reflect on her strengths and weaknesses. For example, she reflects on her practice with other childminders and plans to seek regular feedback from parents and children. n The childminder shows a good understanding of the importance of working with parents and other professionals to support and assess children's progress. She understands how to support children to acquire skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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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. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to evaluate the effectiveness of the service she provides to children. n The inspector looked at a range of documents and the forms the childminder will use for exchanging information with parents. This includes details about children's learning and development assessments. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding

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purposes. n The inspector checked the childminder's knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, and assessment requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375711 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10083573 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 18 December 2014

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The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Woolwich, South East London. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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