Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 4 December 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder displays a sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and how to meet these. She also has available the required records and documents.  The childminder shows she is very aware of the need to provide children with the right balance of resources and activities to support their learning and development. In addition, she demonstrates how each child's individual needs and interests will be catered for.  The childminder describes how she will provide daily outdoor experiences for children, either in her garden or at a local park to promote their physical development and good health.  The childminder shows an awareness of how important it is to support children's personal, social and emotional development, to give them confidence and help them to behave well.  The childminder understands her role and responsibility in safeguarding and protecting children's welfare and well-being.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder keeps up-to-date with current childcare practices by undergoing training and meeting with other child carers.

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The provision meets 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about planning activities and looked at the range of toys and activities available for children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she would work with parents and other professionals.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about behaviour management.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about safeguarding, the complaints procedure and how she will evaluate her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375483 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 829432 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 4 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Catford, in the London Borough of Lewisham. Her provision operates for over 45 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, all day, with the exception of Bank Holidays. The childminder has a Level 3 Childcare qualification. There were no children in the early years age range on roll 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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