Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2017 29 April 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to provide quality and enjoyable learning experiences to help children make progress from their starting points. She understands the importance of regularly reviewing children's progress to help her identify any learning gaps.  The childminder knows what action to take should she have any concerns regarding children's welfare. She understands the importance of attending regular safeguarding training to help keep her knowledge up to date.  The childminder knows how to encourage and celebrate diversity, including how to help children learn to respect one another and the wider community.  The childminder understands the importance of checking what is working well and what is not, and how best to improve children's outcomes, taking the views of others into account.  The childminder understands the importance of working in close partnership with parents and other early years settings that children attend to help provide continuity in

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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 discussed the requirements of the early years foundation stage with the childminder to assess her knowledge and understanding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including suitability forms the childminder's policies and procedures.  The childminder checked all areas in the property used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472823 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1095510 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham area. She provides care on weekdays, throughout the year. 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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