Childminder EY417493

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2016 9 May 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register. She has failed to maintain a current first-aid certificate.  The childminder understands the need to observe the children and assess their abilities. She is aware of the need to plan activities that extend children's learning and prepare them for school.  The childminder recognises the need to work with parents and other early years settings. This helps to promote continuity and to meet all children's learning and care needs.  The childminder understands the importance of helping children to develop a positive attitude towards people who are different to themselves. She is aware of the need to give children clear behaviour boundaries and to be kind to others.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and is familiar with the safeguarding procedures to follow should she have any welfare concerns. She

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The provision does not meet requirements

places high priority on the children's physical and emotional well-being.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain and maintain a relevant first-aid qualification, including paediatric first aid. 14/03/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The Inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector discussed safeguarding and childcare practices with the childminder.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of how to meet the learning and development requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417493 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 832437 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates from Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm, term time only. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification. There were no children present 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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