Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 24 September 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of providing healthy snacks and meals to support children's individual dietary requirements. She discusses the importance of activities which support children's healthy lifestyles through exercise. For example, she plans to take tents and tunnels to the local parks. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows what steps to take if she is concerned about a child. She plans risk assessments for off-site activities and plans to support children to understand how to manage risks. n The childminder is aware and understands the early years foundation stage and knows ways to promote learning in young children. She plans to carry out regular observations and assessments to support children's learning and plan their next steps. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice. She knows how to reflect on her strengths and weaknesses. For example, she refers to planned

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This provision meets requirements

training to enhance her knowledge further. n The childminder discusses partnership working with parents. She knows how to work with other settings and professionals. The childminder has systems in place to enable her to share information about children's care and learning with other settings they may attend.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and checked evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector discussed the range of activities and resources that the childminder intends to provide when caring for young children. n The inspector had a tour of the premises to be used for childminding purposes and checked safety.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to evaluate the effectiveness of the service she provides to children. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, and the forms the childminder intends to use for exchanging information with parents. This includes details about children's learning and development assessments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425066 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10083439 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2012

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The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except on bank holidays.

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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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