Childminder EY477253

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands his responsibility and the processes to follow to safeguard children and support their well-being. He understands how to assess the environment for potential hazards so that children can play safely.  The childminder understands the importance of continuing to develop new skills and knowledge and keeps up to date with changes in legislation. He recognises the benefits of evaluating his practice to make continuous improvements.  The childminder understands how to fulfil the early years foundation stage requirements. He knows how to plan activities to meet children's needs and to monitor progress to support their continuing development.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other providers to promote continuity in children's learning.  The childminder understands how to help children to lead healthy lifestyles, and to develop their social skills and emotional well-being. He explains the importance of

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The provision meets requirements

teaching children about living healthily, doing exercise and showing respect to others.

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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 the areas available for childminding.  The inspector sampled a range of documents that the childminder intends to use when caring for children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess his knowledge of the early year foundation stage requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477253 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 979419 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. He works with his wife who is also a registered childminder. They live in Surrey Quays, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates all year round from Monday to Friday during the day, as well as before and after school. During the inspection, there were no children on roll in the early years age group.

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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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