Childminder EY387097

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2017 26 September 2016

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children's safety and welfare effectively. For example, she knows what safeguarding procedures to follow, including knowing whom to contact to follow up any concerns or seek advice.  The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents. For example, she is aware of the need to regularly share children's achievements and progress with them to consistently help support children's learning.  The childminder evaluates her practice well. For example, she liaises closely with other early years professionals to keep up to date with current early years practice.  The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of how to closely monitor and track children's development. She understands how children learn, how to support them to make good progress and to help prepare them with the skills they need for their future move to school.  The childminder is aware of how to provide children with challenging activities and how

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The provision meets requirements

to teach them positive values and attributes. For instance, she is aware of how to encourage children to be polite and understand how to behave appropriately.

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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 childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, including the 'Prevent' duty.  The inspector discussed how the childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents and other early years professionals.  The inspector discussed with the childminder about how she uses self-evaluation and keeps up to date with new ideas and current early years practice.  The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop, including ways to monitor and track their progress.  The inspector looked at documents and policies that the childminder uses in practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387097 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1107706 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She offers her service from Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 2.

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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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