Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date 4 March 2019 Previous inspection date 12 April 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. She knows how to adapt her approach to meet the needs of individual children and address any gaps in children's development. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows what her responsibilities are and the steps she will take if she has a concern about a child in her care. She identifies the need to use risk assessments and explains how close supervision would help to keep children safe. n The childminder understands the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She understands her responsibility to complete the progress check for children at age two and how to share information with parents. n The childminder demonstrates an ongoing commitment to engaging in professional development and self-evaluation. She keeps her mandatory training up to date. n The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership

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with parents and other professionals. She knows a range of strategies to use to support children in managing their feelings and behaviour. n The childminder shows a good understanding of the importance of promoting equality and diversity and of helping children to develop good social skills and behaviour. She describes how she would provide different activities and events.

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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 held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector discussed the range of activities and resources that the childminder intends to provide when caring for young children. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and professional development. n The inspector viewed the premises and some resources that the childminder uses when

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caring for children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of training and the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221043 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10065917 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 12 April 2016

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The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Nunhead, in the London Borough of Southwark. She cares for children Monday to Friday from 8am to 7pm, all year around. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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