Childminder in Greenwich

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not maintained her first-aid qualification. This compromises children's well-being in the event of an accident or emergency, as the childminder does not have up-to-date knowledge of first-aid practice. n The childminder has strategies in place to support and understand children's behaviour. She emphasises the importance of talking to children to find out what is upsetting them and helps them to resolve any conflicts or concerns in a calm manner. She encourages children to share and take turns during play and gives praise and reward stickers to acknowledge their efforts and achievements. n The childminder promotes children's good health through daily routines such as washing hands before meals and when coming into the home. She provides a range of healthy snacks such as fresh fruit and smoothies. n The childminder understands her responsibility to help safeguard children and protect them from harm. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any

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concerns about children's welfare or if any allegations are made. The childminder ensures that children are constantly supervised to promote their safety and well-being, including during mealtimes. n The childminder discusses how she helps children to learn about their differences and similarities. For example, they learn about traditional cultural dress, and they join in activities about a range of cultural festivals and taste different foods they eat at home. This helps all children to develop their understanding of the world. n The childminder has good systems in place to support children to become confident speakers in both their home language and English. She speaks her home language with children who share this language, and she finds key words to use with children who use other languages to aid their communication skills. n The childminder seeks the views of older children when planning activities. They

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make a timetable together so that the activities reflect children's interests and learning needs. n The childminder has a range of documentation available to support the management of her service ready for when she begins caring for children again. However, she has not ensured that records about the children she has cared for are easily accessible and available for inspection, as requested. n The childminder provides a range of activities and outings that promote children's learning. She regularly shares information with parents about the progress their children are making and supports them to seek advice from other professionals when needed. n The childminder plans outings that children attend along with their parents to museums and places of interest. She emphasises how these outings extend children's learning and interests and also build strong partnerships with parents.

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This provision does not meet requirements

19 April 2024 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 that a full first-aid training course is completed, and that this qualification is maintained 10/06/2024

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Due date

ensure that records about minded children are accessible and available for inspection. 10/06/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356520 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10120109 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 2 April 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the Woolwich area of the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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 viewed the premises with the childminder, who explained how the home is used for childminding, including the safety of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her provision, including children's learning and development.

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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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19 April 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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