Childminder in Greenwich

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is exceptionally well organised and has a professional manner. The setting has detailed policies and procedures in place that ensure the environment is safe and secure for children. n The childminder has an extremely clear understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. The childminder keeps up to date with changes to the early years foundation stage to ensure she can meet individual children's needs. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles for children. She ensures they have access to a balanced diet and the opportunity to engage in a variety of physical activities. n The childminder understands the importance of ensuring the setting is inclusive to all children. The childminder discusses her experience of having children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and the measures she has been able to put in place to ensure they receive appropriate support.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility for keeping children safe from harm. She has continued to undertake regular safeguarding training. This ensures she understands how to recognise signs that children may be at risk of harm or abuse and the procedures to follow. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. There are systems in place to share information about children's learning. n The childminder plays an active role within her community. She currently runs local stay-and-play sessions within a local school. This allows her to share her years of knowledge and expertise with other local childminders and new parents. n The childminder understands the importance of having high expectations for children. There are rules and boundaries in place that enable children to begin to regulate their own feelings and develop positive attitudes towards others. n The childminder recognises the importance of being reflective in her practice.

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This provision meets requirements

She continues to seek the views of families and older children currently in her care. The childminder has continued to invest in her own professional development. She regularly attends training that widens her knowledge and understanding of how children develop.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY221946 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10137906 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Woolwich in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder offers her service from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess their knowledge of the learning and welfare requirements. n The childminder and inspector discussed how children were safeguarded within the setting.

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Inspection activities

21 April 2022 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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21 April 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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