Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2015 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to assess, plan and promote children's learning to challenge them and help them make good progress in all areas.  The childminder has a suitable range of toys and resources to help meet children's needs, and support their learning.  The childminder knows the importance of working in partnership with parents and other people involved in children's lives, in order to promote continuity of care.  The childminder knows how to teach children about respecting and valuing the needs of others, to learn about positive behaviours towards their friends.  The childminder understands how to teach children about healthy lifestyles and how to keep themselves safe at home and on outings.  The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows the local authority's child protection procedures and understands her role in protecting children.  The childminder fully understands the importance of self-evaluation to continuously

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The provision meets requirements

improve outcomes for children. She attends training to keep up to date with changes to requirements.

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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 plans to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector checked required documentation, including evidence of qualifications, suitability and training certificates.  The discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice, particularly in relation to safeguarding.  The inspector checked safety of the premises, toys and equipment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428961 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 973426 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 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 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder provides care throughout the year from 8am to 6pm. There were no children on roll in the early years age range 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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