Childminder in Greenwich

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child development. She is able to discuss how she plans to support children's learning. The childminder explains how she will use her observations to provide children with a range of experiences. The childminder explains how she will plan activities that support children to reach the next stages in their learning. n The childminder explains how she develops her professional knowledge. She accesses a range of training, including mandatory training, to ensure that she has an up-to-date knowledge of early years. n The childminder describes how she will support children to develop their independence skills. She discusses how she will encourage children to do things for themselves from an early age to boost their confidence. n The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of safeguarding. She understands her responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder discusses

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different types of safeguarding concerns, such as grooming, the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. The childminder explains the disclosure procedures she has in place to keep children safe. n The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals. The childminder explains how she will use the information from parents to understand children's starting points in development. She aims to provide a curriculum that supports children's learning and development. n The childminder explains the importance of providing children with an inclusive environment. She has interesting resources and activities that reflect a range of different cultures and their celebrations. n The childminder describes how she will support children's self-care and hygiene. For example, she explains how she will encourage children to wash their hands before and after eating.

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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 EY486702 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10289304 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 20 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and is located in the London Borough of Greenwich. She currently operates offers care after school and during the school holidays, from Monday to Friday. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder discussed how she plans to support children's learning with the inspector. n The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children.

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Inspection activities

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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