Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date 19 August 2019 Previous inspection date 28 January 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows what her responsibilities are and the steps she will take if she has a concern about a child in her care. n The childminder knows how to promote children's learning. She understands her responsibilities to complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. She knows how to use assessments to plan for future learning and address any gaps in children's development. n The childminder understands the importance of working in close partnerships with parents and other professionals. She understands her responsibilities to help to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder identifies the need to use risk assessments and close supervision of children to help to keep them safe. She understands that children learn in different ways and knows how to provide an environment that caters for children's individual

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This provision meets requirements

needs. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to help children behave well and follow a healthy lifestyle. She knows how to discuss the importance of providing children with healthy meals and access to regular exercise within the setting and outdoors. n The childminder ensures she keeps her professional knowledge updated to help her meet the early years foundation stage requirements. She holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate.

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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 reviewed documentation, including policies and procedures and children's learning records. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises to be used for childminding purposes. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to promote children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the service she intends to offer and how she plans to evaluate its effectiveness. n The inspector analysed the childminder's knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training, and evidence of the suitability of the members of the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332291 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10073652 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 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and offers overnight care. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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