Childminder in Greenwich

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She understands the seven areas of learning and can describe activities to promote children's learning. For example, she explains how to develop children's coordination, vocabulary and counting skills with building blocks. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to provide a variety of different learning experiences for children. For example, she plans to access facilities in the local community, such as the library and playgroups, to enhance children's literacy and social skills. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt healthy lifestyles. She describes how she will to talk to children about healthy food choices and take children to the local park. She explains how this will also help develop their physical skills. n The childminder understands the importance of being a good role model for

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children's behaviour. She has high expectations and explains how she will teach children to be respectful to others and the environment. For example, she will discuss rules and boundaries with children and encourage good manners. n The childminder has a thorough knowledge of how to safeguard children. She knows the possible indicators that a child may be at risk of harm. Additionally, she understands the processes to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. Furthermore, she describes how she will complete daily checks of her premises to help identify and minimise hazards for children. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her service and can successfully identify areas for improvement. For example, she is currently improving her knowledge of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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 EY476689 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10231881 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Greenwich, within the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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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 provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas where childminding will take place and discussed the resources and activities she intends to provide.

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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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