Childminder, Out-of school day care in Greenwich

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Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has addressed the actions from her last inspection. She has completed training, along with her own research, to improve and keep her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, including the 'Prevent' duty, updated. She clearly demonstrates her knowledge of the signs and symptoms that would cause her concern about a child's welfare. She confidently explains the steps she will take to promote children's safety. For example, recording and reporting her concerns to the appropriate agencies. n The childminder discusses the system she has in place to record children's daily attendance, which is accurately completed. This helps to promote children's safety and meet the requirements of the childcare register. n Through discussions, the childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of providing children with opportunities to be active. She understands the importance of providing healthy and nutritious food for children,

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This provision meets requirements

including snacks to support their health and well-being. She knows the value of promoting children's understanding of dental hygiene. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to be independent. She knows the value of building positive relationships with children to help meet their emotional needs. The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children to manage their behaviour positively. For example, she describes the different strategies that she will use, which includes role modelling kindness, being respectful and praising children's efforts and achievements. n The childminder understands the importance of designing a curriculum for children that is suitably ambitious and meets the needs of the individual child. She demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the importance of observation and assessment to help identify what children know, can do and their progress. This

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This provision meets requirements

includes the progress check at age two. n The childminder is aware of the importance of developing partnerships with parents and other professionals, for example schools and nurseries. This helps to ensure information is shared effectively to support children's learning, safety and well-being.

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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 2604132 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10305785 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Thamesmead, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday. She operates her service before and after school from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3pm to 4pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector asked questions throughout the inspection to check the childminder's understanding of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. n The childminder discussed how she ensures children are safe in her care. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet children's individual learning and development needs, including the progress check between two and three years.

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Inspection activities

6 March 2024 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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Inspection activities

6 March 2024 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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