Kwadu-Amponsem, Pauletta

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not keep her safeguarding knowledge fully up to date. For instance, she does not have a clear understanding about issues connected to the 'Prevent' duty and does not know how to recognise signs that may indicate a child or family are at risk of radicalisation. Despite this, she has appropriate knowledge in relation to recognising other safeguarding issues, such as neglect, and understands how to report these concerns to the appropriate agencies. n The childminder shows a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. She discusses how she intends to support children's development across the seven areas of learning and how she will offer a wide curriculum. n The childminder highlights the importance of supporting children to lead healthy lifestyles. For instance, she explains she will work in close partnership with parents to ensure children eat nutritious meals and snacks. She also explains

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that she will provide regular opportunities for children to be active and to develop their physical skills, such as frequently visiting the local park. n The childminder explains how she will promote children's understanding of diversity. For instance, she explains that she will have frequent discussions with children to help them to understand about their similarities and differences and will use a range of resources and books to support their understanding. n The childminder keeps her first-aid training up to date and engages in a range of other early years professional development courses. This helps her to broaden some of her knowledge about new early years practices and legislation. n The childminder outlines the importance of working closely with parents. She discusses the value in gaining lots of key information from parents when children first join and keeping them regularly updated about their children's learning and

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

19 January 2023 improve safeguarding knowledge, this is with particular regard to recognising possible signs that a child or family are being affected by issues connected to the 'Prevent' duty. 09/02/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364249 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10235156 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 14 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Thamesmead, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder opens each weekday, from 7am until 6.30pm, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 areas of the childminder's home used for caring for children to ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector held some conversations in relation to supporting children's learning and progress. n A range of documentation was viewed. For instance, the childminder's training certificates and suitability information for herself and other members of the household. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder about her role and responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe.

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Inspection activities

19 January 2023 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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Inspection activities

19 January 2023 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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