Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2015 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children and protect them from harm. The childminder has a safeguarding policy and procedures for keeping children safe, and knows how to refer any concerns.  The childminder has an awareness that older and younger children learn differently from each other. She understands the importance of providing a range of activities and resources to promote young children's development and skills. She understands how to prepare older children for moving to school.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's health and well- being. She plans to provide nutritious food for children and discuss why certain foods are healthier than others are, so they learn to make healthy choices.  The childminder knows how to promote positive behaviour in children so that they care for and respect each other, and the adults around them  The childminder understands requirements. She has all the required documents in

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The provision meets requirements

place.  The childminder is committed to continual professional development and understands the need to regularly attend training to develop her skills

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector discussed record keeping, and the policies and procedures that the childminder will follow when caring for children.  The inspector had a tour of the parts of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448690 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 907345 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Streatham, located in the London Borough of Lambeth. There were no children on roll at the time of the 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

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Telephone number

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