Childminder in Medway

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows the steps she will take if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. In addition, she understands safeguarding issues such as female genital mutilation. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnerships with parents and other professionals. She understands her responsibilities in assessing children's learning and development and how to share this information. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she will support children, so that they understand their uniqueness and are considerate of each other. n The childminder knows how to prepare children for their next stage of learning. She explains the importance of children developing their independence and confidence. n The childminder understands the early years foundation stage. She knows the

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This provision meets requirements

ways in which to promote young children's learning. The childminder describes the strategies she will use to support children to manage their feelings and behaviour. n The childminder knows the importance of professional development to enhance the quality of her practice. She regularly updates her knowledge and understanding. For example, the childminder has completed training in safeguarding, and the well-being of children and adults. n The childminder explains how she will use a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual needs and to support her curriculum. She knows how to support children to become independent learners. The childminder explains how she will support children to be secure in her environment. n The childminder understands the importance of providing healthy snacks and meals. She explains how she will promote healthy lifestyles through exercise within the setting and at local parks.

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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 2547703 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10221519 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Abbey Wood within the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder holds an early years degree. She provides care throughout most of the year from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector looked at the policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children. n The childminder discussed her evaluation process and how she will use this to raise the quality of her provision. n The inspector and the childminder discussed her knowledge of learning and development and how she will meet the safeguarding requirements. n The childminder carried out a learning walk with the inspector and discussed how she will use her premises.

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Inspection activities

27 May 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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