Childminder EY273659

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 February 2016 28 June 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the Early Years Foundation Stage, recent government requirements for early years and her related responsibilities. She understands the need to use professional development to help enhance her knowledge and skills.  The childminder knows the importance of establishing partnerships with parents, and with staff at other settings that children attend, to ensure a shared approach to meeting children's care and learning needs.  The childminder understands the importance of reviewing her practice, such as by seeking her assistant's and parents' views, to decide plans for improvements.  The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and well-being. She understands the importance of providing children with regular experiences outdoors, with daily exercise and of promoting a healthy diet.  The childminder knows and understands how children learn. She understands the

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The provision meets requirements

importance of assessing and checking children's individual progress, and of preparing them for the next step in their education. This knowledge includes carrying out the progress check for children when between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and how to refer concerns to the relevant agencies. She knows how to maintain a safe and secure environment, suitable for children's use through undertaking a risk assessment of it.

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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 and the childminder looked at the areas and resources available for children's use.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation stage and of other government requirements, and how she intends to meet these when children attend in the future.  The inspector discussed, and reviewed, the policies and procedures that the childminder will use when caring for children, including the child protection policy.  The inspector and the childminder looked at the areas and resources available for children's use.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children, and undertake observation, assessment and planning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273659 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 826722 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register 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 28 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She is located in the London borough of Lewisham. There were no children in the early years age range on roll at the time of the inspection. The childminder's service is available on weekdays all year round.

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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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