Childminder in Greenwich

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how children learn. She explains how she will provide children with a range of experiences based on their interests and developmental needs, to develop their learning in all areas. The childminder discusses how she will plan trips outside the home, for example, to local parks and toddler groups, to broaden children's experiences. n The childminder explains her high expectations for children she will care for. She describes her positive approach to supporting children's good behaviour. The childminder talks about how she will support children's behaviour and emotional development. She understands how to teach children to be respectful and kind to one another. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing children with fresh air each day and a variety of opportunities to practise their physical skills. Through discussion, she shows how she will encourage healthy eating and good dental

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hygiene. n Through discussion, the childminder shows an understanding of the importance of building relationships with parents. For example, the childminder describes how she will communicate with parents through conversations and share information about their children's progress. n The childminder describes how she will support children to develop individually, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She discusses how she will refer to outside agencies for additional support with children's learning and development, if needed. n The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. n The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities to protect children from harm. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training. This

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helps to keep her knowledge current and to understand a range of safeguarding issues that may affect children.

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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 2599314 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10285864 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 0 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 2021. She lives in Woolwich, South London and holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides care for children Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round. She is registered to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 showed the inspector a suitable range of toys and equipment that will be used by children. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of the home that will be used for childminding. n The inspector viewed required documentation. n The inspector carried out discussions with the childminder to enable her to demonstrate how she will meet the learning and development requirements. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when caring for children.

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Inspection activities

16 June 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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16 June 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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