Chalmers, Dorothy Lomokwor

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2016 20 March 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a clear understanding of how to promote the welfare and safety of every child. She has a valid qualification in paediatric first aid, enabling her to correctly manage any minor injuries that children may have. All required records and documentation are organised, including ways to record children's attendance.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to report any safeguarding concerns she may have about children and protect their welfare. She understands the importance of minimising risks, to children to help prevent accidents.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has a range of resources to support children of different ages and demonstrates how she will provide a range of play experiences across all areas of learning.  The childminder understands the importance of using observation and assessment to help monitor the progress children make. She will use the information to guide her

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The provision meets requirements

when planning activities based on what children need to learn next, and help them gain skills to prepare them for the move to school.  The childminder understands how to support children's self-esteem. She describes the importance of using positive praise to encourage children's good behaviour, build their confidence and independence.  The childminder discusses how she will help children recognise and value similarities and differences between themselves and others within their local community and the wider world.  The childminder describes how she will teach children to make healthy lifestyle choices. She explains how she will support parents to provide nutritious packed lunches and provide many opportunities for physical play activities at local parks and other places within her community.  The childminder explains the importance of developing strong relationships with parents and external agencies to meet the care and learning needs of all children.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation and reflective practice. She describes how she will use this to evaluate the quality of her provision, identify areas for future development and continue to drive forward improvements. 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 viewed the areas of the premises where childcare is provided, and discussed how the childminder ensures children gain access to the outdoors.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children and undertake observations, assessments and planning.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements, including documentation and records, such as, emergency contact information, policies and procedures, enrolment forms and risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her family, including her childminder registration, insurance and paediatric first-aid qualification.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process for improving practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360948 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1040320 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Southwark, London. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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