Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date 13 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows the importance of implementing and reviewing her policies, procedures and risk assessments to help her promote children's health, safety and well-being. n The childminder has a good awareness of all aspects of safeguarding matters. She knows how to protect children in her care. n Systems to reflect on the quality of practice offered are established well. The childminder understands the importance of updating her skills and knowledge. She knows, for example, to refresh as required, training for paediatric first aid. n The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows the importance of assessing children's starting points and planning effectively for their individual next steps in learning. n The childminder provides a broad selection of toys and resources. She understands the

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This provision meets requirements

importance of planning interesting experiences for children based on their interests. n Strategies to support the childminder to help children understand and respect each other's differences are embedded well. n The childminder has a good awareness of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's care to help ensure continuity of care and learning for children.

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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 had a tour of areas of the home that would be used by children. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she has updated her skills and knowledge. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the learning and development requirements and how she would work with parents.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector spoke with the childminder to assess her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544575 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10093434 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 5 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Reading, Berkshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday for most weeks of the year.

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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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