Childminder EY387440

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to safeguard children and has arrangements in place to assure their safety. She completes training to update her safeguarding knowledge and is alert to the potential risks posed to children, including from the use of technology. The childminder knows what action to take and whom to report to if she has concerns about a child or if an allegation is made against her or a family member. n The childminder describes how she involves parents in initial and ongoing assessments of children's learning. She knows how to plan appropriate activities for children's individual learning needs and abilities. She has completed training to update her knowledge about phonics and the activities that can help children to link sounds to letters. n The childminder demonstrates that she builds warm relationships with children. She describes how she will help children to acquire positive social skills and

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understand what is expected of them. n The childminder explains how she will help children to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, she intends to use visits to soft play or the local park to help children exercise and develop their physical skills. n The childminder recognises the importance of establishing effective partnerships with others who may be involved in children's care or learning, such as school staff. She describes how she would share relevant information and work with other professionals when necessary. n The childminder seeks feedback from parents and maintains links with other childcare providers. This helps her to review 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387440 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10106513 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 5 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 3 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Thamesmead in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. She operates her service weekdays from 8am to 6pm, all year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that children use and discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed documents, including children's records, evidence of professional development and policies.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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