Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2015 24 August 2011

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements because she does not have an appropriate first-aid qualification. She does not meet the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder understands how to provide a safe and secure environment, and regularly reviews her risk assessments to enable her to keep children safe in the home and on outings in the local community.  The childminder has a suitable range of resources and she understands how to make them accessible to provide children with choices in their play.  The childminder understands how to use her knowledge of child protection to safeguard children. She has clear procedures she would follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare.  The childminder understands how to plan and provide activities and learning opportunities tailored to children's individual ages, abilities and backgrounds.  The childminder recognises how to support children in learning about healthy lifestyles

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The provision does not meet requirements

and the importance of exercise and a balanced diet.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other early years settings to promote a consistent approach to children's learning.  The childminder has responded positively in addressing previous recommendations raised and is committed to training and making continuous improvement.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children 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 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that an appropriate paediatric first- aid certificate is maintained.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that an appropriate paediatric first- aid certificate is maintained  ensure that an appropriate paediatric first- aid certificate is maintained.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practices and procedures, and how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that will be used for childminding and discussed safety arrangements.  The inspector looked at samples of documentation and records that the childminder will use to support children's welfare and learning when she is childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her systems for self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY233330 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 843429 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in April 2003. She lives in Brixton in the London Borough of Lambeth. There were no children on roll in the early years age group at the time of this inspection.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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