Childminder in Greenwich

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she promotes an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first. She describes how she has a range of policies and procedures to support her safeguarding practice. The childminder show she understands how to assess risks and remove or reduce potential hazards, to help keep children safe. n The childminder appreciates the importance of building strong relationships with children. She describes getting to know them and making them feel happy and confident in her provision. The childminder demonstrates she knows how to teach children about behavioural expectations and help them to develop good social skills. n The childminder explains how she plans to provide interesting activities, that ignite children's love for learning and build on what they know and can do. She discusses observing children to assess their abilities and identify what they need

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to learn next. The childminder shows she understands the benefits of working with parents, to help provide a consistent approach for children. n The childminder describes how she wants children to learn about their community and the world around them. She plans to take them on daily outings, such as to a local library, park, farm and playgroups, so they can experience different environments and socialise with a mix of people. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to help children enjoy healthy lifestyles. She plans to provide nutritious home-cooked meals and introduce children to a wide range of fruit and vegetables. The childminder says she will teach children to manage their own personal care, so that they are competent with tasks, such as using the toilet, before they start school. n The childminder talks about how she is keen to build on her professional skills and knowledge. She ensures that mandatory training, including for paediatric

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first aid and safeguarding, is refreshed regularly. The childminder describes how she also undertakes training to further develop her teaching and enrich the curriculum for children.

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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 EY437298 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10367903 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 28 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Royal London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder offers her childminding service from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around her home. She explained how she ensures it is safe, secure and suitable for childminding. n The inspector asked the childminder questions to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The childminder ensured that relevant documentation was available for the inspector to view. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and monitor their progress.

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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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