Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 13 February 2019 Previous inspection date 28 July 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to use assessments to plan activities for children to support their future learning and address any gaps in children's development. She understands her responsibilities to complete the required progress check for children at age two. She explains how she will share information with parents. n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues, including her responsibilities to identify and report any child protection concerns. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to minimise risks in the home and when out. For example, she produces maps for routes to activities and events off site. n The childminder ensures she keeps her professional knowledge updated to help her to meet the early years foundation stage requirements. She attends training to help to continually improve her knowledge and skills. For instance, she plans to use strategies learned to engage fathers following an effective Partnership with Fathers course.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of providing healthy snacks and meals. She explained how to promote healthy lifestyles through exercise within the setting, toddler groups and at local parks. n The childminder discusses how she will work in partnership with other settings and professionals. She has systems in place to enable her to share information about children's care and learning with other settings that they 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 viewed a range of documents. This included evidence of suitability checks, a record of the childminder's training, policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her procedures for safeguarding children. n The inspector and childminder conducted a tour of the premises. n The inspector discussed the range of activities and resources that the childminder

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This provision meets requirements

intends to provide when caring for young children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419155 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064606 Type of provision Childminder

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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 28 July 2016

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The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She provides childcare Monday to Thursday. She operates from 8am until 6pm. She has a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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