Childminder in Greenwich

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her duty to safeguard children and to protect them from potential harm. She makes effective and robust risk assessments. The childminder has a clear safeguarding procedure and can recognise possible signs and symptoms of abuse. n Families benefit from effective communication before children attend. The childminder gains information that will enable children to form attachments and settle well. For example, she finds out about children's likes and dislikes, allergies and dietary requirements and any information about their medical history. n The childminder reflects on her practice and is clear about the curriculum provided for children in her care. She has a wide range of resources that incorporate the educational programmes. The childminder can list activities that appeal to children's interests and that will enable them to make good progress.

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This provision meets requirements

She knows how to plan a suitable range of age-appropriate play opportunities to inspire and challenge. n The childminder has robust systems in place to track each child individually and ensure they are meeting their developmental milestones. She recognises the importance of working closely with parents and other settings that children attend. She describes how this helps her to provide appropriate and consistent care and learning. If gaps are identified, the childminder has clear procedures in place to gain advice and guidance from external support. n The childminder understands the importance of positive behaviour and attitudes. She understands that children thrive when they follow the simple rules and boundaries in place, such as using good manners and being kind to each other. The childminder has high expectations for children's independence and responsibility to each other. n The childminder understands how to promote children's health effectively. For

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This provision meets requirements

example, she works in partnership with parents to ensure that children benefit from healthy and nutritious snacks, meals, and drinks. She recognises that children benefit from opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as being active and practising their skills at the local park. n The childminder understands the need for children to socialise with others who may be unfamiliar to them. This helps them to build confidence and develop skills that will help them when starting school.

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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 2532012 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10215128 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 Abbeywood in the London Borough of Greenwich and operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, term time only. The childminder accepts children who are eligible for funding aged two, three and four years old.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

10 August 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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10 August 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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