Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 December 2017 19 November 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a very clear knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and action she would take if concerned for a child's welfare. She continually updates her knowledge and responsibilities around safeguarding.  The childminder continually strives for improvement. For example, she takes relevant qualifications to improve her knowledge further on how young children learn.  The childminder has very well-thought-out plans in place. For example, she has plans for play dough activities to support young children's development of hand muscles to prepare them for future writing skills. She knows how to monitor children's progress.  The childminder knows to plan exciting trips around the local community, such as visits to local children's groups. She knows how these trips help the children meet new people and learn about the world in which they live.  The childminder knows the importance of consistent and desirable behaviour for

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The provision meets requirements

children, such as taking turns and sharing. She knows to teach the children to stay safe, for example, when travelling on buses and crossing the road.

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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 carried out a tour of the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the activities she provides for children.  The inspector reviewed the resources and equipment.  The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder.  The inspector sampled relevant documents, including safeguarding policies and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405536 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1071237 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 19 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Lewisham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives early years education funding for two-, three- and four-year-olds. She holds a qualification at level 5.

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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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