Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2016 23 May 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is well qualified and passionate about providing high-quality care and education to all children. She attends a wealth of training courses to develop her knowledge and understanding of childcare subjects and cascades her knowledge to other childminders and professionals.  Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report a concern. In addition, the childminder risk assesses her home to ensure children are kept safe.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of how children learn and develop. She has clear systems in place to plan for children's individual needs and stage of development. Monitoring of children's progress is in place and the childminder is confident in delivering a broad and balanced curriculum to support children to be ready

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The provision meets requirements

for school.  The childminder has created very strong relationships with parents. She involves them in the evaluation of her provision and fully includes them in their child's learning. The childminder talks to parents daily and discusses children's health and well-being so that she can meet all children's individual needs.  The childminder liaises with school to share information about children's interests and learning. She has created firm relationships with teachers and understands the importance of professionals working together to support children to reach their optimum potential.  The childminder understands the importance of liaising with children and parents to continually develop her practice. She uses questionnaires and regular meetings with parents to reflect on her service and is always seeking ways to improve further.

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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 had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector looked at qualification certificates and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350067 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1040341 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Southwark. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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