Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2017 15 June 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and sharing regular information with them about their child's progress and development.  The childminder knows how to keep children safe. She knows what to do if she has any safeguarding concerns about children's welfare and the reporting procedures to follow.  The childminder recognises the importance of continual improvement and developing her skills. She is aware of the importance of working in partnership with other professionals, to identify areas to improve and to support individual children's needs.  The childminder understands the importance of positively managing children's behaviour. She knows how to encourage children to behave well.  The childminder is aware of sharing information with other early years settings that children attend, to work together to meet children's learning and care needs.  The childminder knows how to support children's learning and development, for

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The provision meets requirements

example, by providing a range of activities and resources according to their age and abilities.

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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 viewed the childminder's home for the purpose of childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of the legal requirements, including how she will support children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed documentation such as the paediatric first-aid qualification and liability insurance certificate.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437688 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1095182 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 15 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Rotherhithe, in the London Borough of Southwark. She has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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