Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY286586 Inspection date 03/11/2009 Inspector Angela Ramsey

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Type of setting Childminder 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

There were no children on roll 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 children on roll, 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 if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in July 2004. She lives with her partner and teenage daughter in the London borough of Lambeth close to schools, shops and parks. The childminder's home is situated on the first floor of a block of flats with no lift access. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding with the exception of the master bedroom. The family have a cat and goldfish as pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is on the Early Years Register and she is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is also a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA).

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight at any one time. At the time of this inspection the childminder was not caring for any children.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder has successfully completed all the actions and recommendations set at her previous inspection. When caring for children, risk assessments are completed and she has refreshed her paediatric first aid training. Positive attitudes towards diversity are promoted through the childminder providing dual language books and dolls and figures depicting those with disabilities. However, the childminder is aware that further improvements are necessary. Her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework needs to be improved. Overall, evidence suggests that the childminder would meet the needs of the range of children for whom she provides care.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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