Childminder in Greenwich

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will provide an interesting and varied curriculum built around children's interests and their individual needs. She understands how to plan for children's learning based on what they already know. She explains how to incorporate children's interests in their play to help them engage in their learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's well-being and hygienic practices. She describes how she will ensure children are provided with healthy snacks while fully considering their food allergies and intolerances. She demonstrates the importance of daily exercise and fresh air to support children's health and physical development. n The childminder describes how she will promote children's positive behaviour. She describes several strategies to help children manage their feelings and behaviour. She explains that she will act as a role model and give lots of praise

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for children's efforts and achievements. n Through discussion, the childminder explains the benefits of establishing warm and caring relationships with children. She describes how she will encourage children to play cooperatively with their peers and respect each other. She understands the importance of building strong relationships with children to help them feel secure and settle swiftly in her care. n The childminder explains the importance of working in partnership with parents and sharing information with them. She recognises the importance of collecting information about children when they start to plan for their next steps in learning. She understands the need to share information with parents to help them support their children's learning at home. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse and actions to take to protect children. She understands how to keep

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children safe indoors and outdoors. The childminder describes how she will use risk assessments to help keep children safe. She explains how she checks the environment daily to ensure it is safe and secure.

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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 EY492785 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10312193 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 23 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Greenwich, in the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and secure. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

21 May 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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