Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 8 October 2014

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n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of what to do if she is concerned about children's safety or welfare. She has developed policies and procedures to inform her practice and knows what action to take if children's welfare is compromised. n The childminder describes how she plans to provide activities based on children's developmental needs and interests. She intends to gather information about children from the start, share information about their progress and support parents to help learning at home. n The childminder recognises the importance of offering an inclusive service. She describes how she plans to work with parents and other professionals who may be involved to help close gaps in children's learning and meet their individual needs. n The childminder understands how to help children to develop healthy lifestyles. She explains how she intends to reinforce children's understanding of how to keep

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themselves safe and provide opportunities for active play outdoors. n The childminder completes training to keep up to date and help develop her service.

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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 reviewed documentation, including policies and procedures, evidence of professional development and public liability insurance. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the

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childminder. n The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that children use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355699 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10083438 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 8 October 2014

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The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the Catford area of the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round.

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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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