Childminder EY446781

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2016 31 January 2013

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not understand her role to assess children's progress, including the importance of gaining information from parents about children's starting points and completing progress checks for children aged two years,to meet their learning needs.  The childminder does not keep a daily attendance record of the names and hours of each child being cared for, including those who attend for shorter periods, such as after school and at weekends. This breach relates to the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder understands how to plan a variety of activities to support children's learning in all areas. She has engaged in lots of training to develop her knowledge and skills, particularly following her previous inspection.  The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection procedures. She knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to adopt healthy

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The provision does not meet requirements

lifestyles, for example, by providing healthy meals and regular opportunities for exercise, to support their physical development.

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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

 improve knowledge of undertaking assessments, in particular, to identify and monitor children's abilities from the start, in partnership with their parents, and in completing progress checks for children aged between two and three years, to identify their next steps in learning and to inform planning 06/11/2016

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Due Date

 keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance. 07/10/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the learning and development requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector viewed some relevant documentation, including required suitability checks for household members.  The inspector viewed the premises available for childminding purposes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446781 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1049662 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She is located in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder provides care throughout the year and offers overnight care. There were no children on roll in the early years age group 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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