Childminder in Greenwich

This provision meets requirements

n Although the childminder currently has no children on roll, she has continued to ensure that all her training and documentation remain up to date and relevant. She is committed to continuing her own professional development and engages with opportunities to further her knowledge with both online and face-to-face training opportunities. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing children with an ambitious and challenging curriculum that ensures they are ready for their next stage of learning. The childminder describes how she would use the early years foundation stage in her work to promote the seven areas of learning with children. The childminder understands the importance of making a timely referral if children need support from external agencies to bridge any gaps in their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of having high expectations of children. She talks about the rules and boundaries she would have in place and

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how she would facilitate children's play to teach them about sharing and turn- taking. The childminder recognises the impact praise and encouragement have on promoting positive behaviour in children. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children develop a positive and healthy relationship with food. She describes how she creates a colourful and nutritional balanced menu where children can choose what they would like out of a sample of healthy options. The childminder talks about how she would engage children in cooking activities to widen ingredients they are exposed to and encourage them to try new foods. n The childminder understands the significance of forming positive partnerships with parents. She describes how she would give verbal feedback at the end of each day to ensure that parents are well informed of their children's learning and development. n The childminder describes how she would provide an inclusive environment for

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all children. She understands the need to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all children can participate in all activities and experiences where possible. The childminder describes how she would help children to learn about the world around them, celebrating what is important to each family in her care. n The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm and abuse. She has clear recording and reporting procedures in place. The childminder describes the processes she has in place for teaching children about risks when they are out in the local community, such as road safety.

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This provision meets requirements

10 October 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2664002 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10355339 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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Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in the London borough of Bexley. She provides care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, most of the year. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification relevant to her role. The childminder accepts early education funding for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector and the childminder held discussions around the learning and welfare requirements. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the arrangements for safeguarding.

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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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10 October 2024 10 October 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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