Childminder in Greenwich

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures. She recognises her role in protecting children from harm and neglect. The childminder is aware of the various forms of abuse and knows the appropriate actions to take. This includes knowing how to report concerns to relevant agencies and what to do if an allegation is made against her. n The childminder outlines her approach to keeping children safe, including ensuring that her home and resources are secure. She intends to conduct regular risk assessments, such as for outings, to ensure children's safety. n In discussion, the childminder clearly explains how she will manage children's behaviour, using appropriate methods and fundamental British values to teach children right from wrong. She emphasises the importance of modelling positive behaviour, good manners and turn taking for children. n The childminder explains how she will monitor children's development and

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progress. She intends to use this information to plan suitable learning experiences that build on children's current skills. The childminder also outlines how she will support children's language development, independence and confidence, to help them transition smoothly to school. n The childminder values working closely with parents and carers. She highlights the importance of collaborating well with them to understand each child's starting points in development to plan an individualised curriculum. The childminder understands the significance of maintaining regular communication with parents. For instance, she discusses how she will share relevant information about their children's care and ensure continuity of learning at home. n The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of promoting children's health. She explains how she will encourage healthy eating and provide daily outdoor physical play in the garden. Additionally, the childminder emphasises

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working in partnership with parents to support children to develop an early understanding of oral health, such as learning to brush their teeth. n The childminder is dedicated to enhancing her skills by completing required training and seeking additional learning opportunities as part of her self- evaluation. For example, she has completed training in safeguarding and supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder explains that this will help to provide the best care and support for all 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 EY494365 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10375893 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 4 Date of previous inspection 8 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Thamesmead in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder provides childcare all year round, from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the importance of including parents in their children's learning and development. n The inspector reviewed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and evaluate her provision to strive for continuous improvement.

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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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