Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 12 June 2019 Previous inspection date 15 March 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder clearly understands how to fulfil safeguarding requirements. She has public liability insurance and a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows how to follow procedures and report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder understands the importance of minimising risk and teaching children how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She understands how to plan a good range of exciting and challenging activities for different-aged children, incorporating their interests. n The childminder understands the importance of observing children regularly and monitoring their progress. She will use the information to support next steps in learning and prepare them for their future moves to nursery and school.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of building strong partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. She intends to regularly share information about children's achievements to promote continuity in children's learning. n The childminder describes how she will support children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She intends to provide nutritious snacks and meals, and provide daily opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise at home and the local parks. n The childminder explains the importance of promoting positive behaviour and raising self-esteem. She plans to demonstrate being a good role model and use praise and encouragement to help increase children's confidence and independence. n The childminder understands the importance of reflective practice. She has addressed the previous recommendations from her last inspection and seeks views from parents to support her in making improvements.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a positive attitude towards ongoing professional development. She has updated her mandatory training and keeps up to date with changes in practice and legislation to increase her knowledge.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for minding with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to evaluate her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. n The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and family members living in the home, as well as checking the childminder's registration, insurance and paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding continued professional development and self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463093 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10075467 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 15 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Sydenham, in the London borough of Lewisham. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides care from 8am to 6pm on weekdays for 48 weeks of the year, including taking children to, and collecting them from, the local school. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years. There were no children on roll at the time of this inspection.

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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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