Home Childcarer in Greenwich

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder is not able to explain the policies and procedures she would share with parents. For example, she does not have a procedure to follow in the event of a child not being collected from her care. This has a significant impact on the safety and well-being of children. n The childminder does not understand how to identify children who need additional support with learning. She does not have a procedure in place to work with parents and seek external support. She does not understand how to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support to which they are entitled. n The childminder does not understand that she must carry out the progress check for children aged two years. She does not have a procedure in place for assessing children's progress and identifying what they know and can do. This is a breach of requirements. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of the safeguarding issues that

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may effect the children in her care. She explains the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of abuse or harm. The childminder knows how to report her concerns to the appropriate authorities. n The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe in her home. She knows how to conduct daily risk assessments to ensure that her premises are kept hazard free. She has a good understanding of how she would use the space in her home to care for children. n The childminder understands how the COVID-19 pandemic may have affected children's safety and well-being. She demonstrates an understanding that some children have had limited social experiences. The childminder knows that some children may need additional support to feel safe and secure. n The childminder shows an understanding of how children learn new language. For example, she knows that reading stories to children and singing songs helps

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them to learn and understand new words. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands how young children learn. She can talk about the range of activities that she would provide for children to develop and practise their skills. The childminder knows that exploring quantities, counting and recognising numbers helps children. She understands how this helps children to be well prepared for the next stage of their education. n The childminder understands the importance of children being physically active. She plans to take children to play at the local park on climbing equipment to help support their physical development. She understands that children need to spend time outside every day. n The childminder understands that children need to be challenged in order to learn. She plans activities to support children's development that are linked to their interests. n The childminder understands how to support children to manage their feelings.

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She recognises that her gentle and calm approach helps children to feel listened to and process their emotions.

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11 May 2023 n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice and making plans for ongoing developments. She plans to regularly update her knowledge and skills through continuous professional development.

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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

ensure policies and procedures are in place that consider the safety and well- being of children 01/06/2023

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Due date

ensure that there is a procedure in place for identifying children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to seek external support for them where required 01/06/2023

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Due date

implement a procedure for assessing children, including using the statutory two year progress check to ensure that children reach their developmental milestones. 01/06/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489598 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10123830 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Woolwich, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday from 7.20am until 6.30pm all year round.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about how she supports children's learning and development. The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process and how she plans to improve her knowledge. n The inspector looked at the space available for childminding and some of the resources the childminder will use.

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Inspection activities

11 May 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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11 May 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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