Childminder in Greenwich

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to help children lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, she explains how she will provide fruit at snack time. She plans to access outdoor activities to encourage children's physical development. n The childminder recognises the importance of working partnerships with parents and other professionals. She explains how she will share information to support a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder knows what her responsibilities are and the steps to take if she has a concern about a child in her care. n The childminder is able to explain how she would encourage children to develop independence through daily routines and their play. She is committed to ensuring that children's behaviour is good. The childminder suggests different

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strategies to support their well-being. n The childminder identifies the need to use risk assessments and close supervision of children to help keep them safe. She holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder describes how she plans to obtain information from parents about children's interests and what they know and can do. She describes how she will support children who speak English as an additional language. For example, she will gather words in children's first language. n The childminder explains how she uses a range of teaching skills to support her curriculum. She understands that children learn in different ways and how to provide an environment that caters to the individual child. n The childminder knows how to use assessments to plan for future learning and address any gaps in children's development. She understands her responsibility to complete the progress check at age two for children aged between two and

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three years. n The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. She receives regular updates from the local authority and completes training. For instance, she has recently undertaken training in safeguarding.

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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 EY552824 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10174031 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 5 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 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. She provides childcare Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. The childminder hold a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living at the premises. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable for children.

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Inspection activities

27 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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27 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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