Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 November 2015 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how children learn. She knows how to assess each child's abilities when they start and use this information to plan next steps in their learning. She understands how to monitor children's progress to prepare them for school.  The childminder understands her responsibilities to meet the legal requirements. She carries out risk assessments so that hazards to children indoors, outdoors and on outings are minimised. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder encourages children to develop a healthy lifestyle, providing nutritious snacks and daily exercise in the fresh air.  The childminder recognise the advantages of involving the views of parents and children in her self-evaluation and using this information as part of her reflection on how she can improve her service and practice.  The childminder understands how to help children learn to manage their own

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The provision meets requirements

behaviour, including listening to others, taking turns and sharing.  The childminder understands the benefits of working with parents and other early years settings to promote continuity in children's learning and development.

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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 toured all areas of the home intended for the use of childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector sample relevant documents used for childminding and her suitability.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of safeguarding children procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431103 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 884340 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Walworth Road, in the London Borough of Southwark. She currently operates before and after school, late evenings, and in the holidays but is registered for full days Monday to Friday all year except for bank and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification. There were no children present at the time of 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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