Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 27 June 2019 Previous inspection date 15 October 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to promote the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has public liability insurance in place and holds a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder uses risk assessments and can demonstrate how she will organise the environment to keep children safe. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of the early years foundation stage. She knows how to provide activities for different aged children across the areas of learning. n The childminder describes how she will promote healthy lifestyles for children. She will provide home-cooked nutritious meals and include fruit and vegetables. She knows the need to promote daily exercise and fresh air to support children's physical

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development. n The childminder has a positive attitude towards ongoing professional development. She regularly attends training courses to update her knowledge and skills. The childminder is committed to improving her practice and seeks views of children and parents to support her in making changes. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She understands the need to provide parents with regular feedback about their children's care and learning to promote a shared approach. n The childminder explains how she will use praise and encouragement to reinforce good behaviour. She understands the need to set boundaries and to support children in developing confidence, learning to respect each other, and showing good manners.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector checked areas of the home used for childminding and the suitability of adults living in the home. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's qualifications, policies and public liability insurance. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she uses self-evaluation to make improvements to her practice. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to evaluate her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439021 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10104723 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 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Bromley, Kent. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification and offers her services to children throughout the year, between 8am to 8pm. There were no children on roll at the time of the 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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