Childminder in Greenwich

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a knowledge of child development. She explains how she will support children by providing enjoyable activities that extend their learning. For instance, the childminder describes how she will use her space on the balcony for children to play with a water activity. The childminder discusses how she will support children of different ages, to ensure that they make good progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers. She discusses how she will seek ways of improving her parent partnership through continuous evaluation and open communication. The childminder knows how to use her professional development to work collaboratively with external agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder has a clear knowledge of how to promote children's physical development and well-being. She explains she will provide home-cooked, fresh

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and nutritious meals for children. The childminder intends to teach children about healthy choices and good oral hygiene. For instance, she discusses how she will make their food into faces or dinosaurs to encourage them to eat a range of food. The childminder describes the activities and experiences she will provide, such as daily outings to a local park, trips to the museum and farm. The childminder explains she will use these visits to help children to further develop their physical development skills. n The childminder explains how she will promote children's positive behaviour. She describes how she will support children to value and understand each other. For example, the childminder describes how she will encourage older children to be mindful of babies. She discusses how she will role model and encourage kindness between children. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of her duties and obligations to

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protect the children in her care. She talks through the importance of online safety and how she will ensure that children are safe when using educational technology within her setting. The childminder understands the importance of maintaining up-to-date safeguarding and first-aid training to ensure children's safety. n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how she will evaluate and further extend her knowledge through a range of training. She explains how she will seek continuous improvement that will benefit all children. The childminder talks about the importance of inclusive practices and ensuring that children feel cared for, so they can express their thoughts and emotions. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's early communication and language. She discusses how she will ensure that children of all ages are exposed to good interactions. For example, the childminder explains

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she will read books, use puppets and sing songs to babies to promote their early language skills.

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This provision meets requirements

20 June 2025 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 2706333 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10392329 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023. She lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder offers care all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum will be implemented and the impact that this will have on children's learning.

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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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20 June 2025 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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