Childminder in Greenwich

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has addressed the concerns raised at her last inspection. She explains her arrangements to manage risks in her home and when on local outings. The childminder uses her links with local advisors and wider organisations to keep up to date with current developments. She completes training to help develop her professional practise. n The childminder explains how she would gather initial and ongoing information about children's learning and development. She describes the methods she would use to assess and address gaps in children's learning, with the involvement of parents. She knows how to access support if gaps in children's learning persist. n The childminder explains how she would encourage children to do things for themselves. For example, she describes how she would use role play and dressing up activities to help children practise important skills. The childminder intends to use resources in her local community, such as visits to the library, to

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This provision meets requirements

extend children's learning. n The childminder describes how she will help children to behave well and develop their social skills. For example, she will involve them in conversations about the benefits of what they eat during mealtimes. She intends to give children opportunities to socialise and make wider friendships, for instance as they join sing and rhyme groups. n The childminder discusses how she would celebrate cultural events with children. She describes how she would talk about countries that children and their families have links to and provide opportunities for them to value and share their backgrounds. The childminder would teach children to accept the similarities, differences, and different abilities of others. n The childminder understands how to recognise and respond to concerns about a child's welfare. She knows where to seek safeguarding advice and when to make notifications to Ofsted. The childminder maintains appropriate records and

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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 EY315203 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10283006 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 17 February 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Abbey Wood, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. She works Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, apart from bank and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector all areas of the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about educational programmes and safeguarding arrangements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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