Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date 6 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to identify potential concerns about children's safety or welfare. She completes training to update her safeguarding knowledge and has effective systems in place to help ensure children's safety. The childminder knows what action to take if a child's welfare is compromised. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents and others. She plans to gather initial and ongoing information from parents to provide activities based on children's needs and interests. She intends to share information about children's progress, and support parents to help their child's learning at home. n The childminder explains how she intends to use her knowledge and previous experience of caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to support children who need extra help. She describes how she plans to work with parents and other professionals to help close gaps in children's learning and meet their

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This provision meets requirements

individual needs. n The childminder plans to reinforce children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe in her home and when on visits. She understands the importance of providing opportunities to exercise and play in fresh air, such as visiting the local park. n The childminder maintains links with other local practitioners and advisers to keep up to date and develop her service.

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This 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. Inspection activities

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector reviewed documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of professional development and public liability insurance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544754 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10100253 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Thamesmead, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. She provides her services for two days each week, all year. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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