Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date 14 August 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding practice. She has completed relevant training and describes how she will identify possible signs of abuse or neglect. She has a clear understanding of the procedures she will follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. n The childminder describes how she intends to work in partnership with parents. She talks about the systems she will put in place to share information with parents about their children's learning and development, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of providing a balanced educational programme and a thorough knowledge of using observation and assessment to plan activities that meet children's individual learning needs. n The childminder describes how she will help children to develop social skills, for example turn taking and sharing toys during play. She discusses the importance of

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This provision meets requirements

giving children praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements to promote positive behaviour. n The childminder understands the importance of developing children's personal independence and self-confidence so that they are ready to start school. n The childminder reviews her personal development and attends relevant training to improve her knowledge and skills of the early years foundation stage requirements.

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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 held discussions with the childminder about her understanding of the early years foundation stage, including her policies and procedures and how she plans to implement these requirements in the future. n The inspector observed a range of documents that the childminder has to record information about the children in her care. n The inspector observed the premises, resources and equipment available with the childminder, who discussed how she will use resources to meet children's learning needs. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes and her understanding of observation, assessment and planning to meet children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543691 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10090375 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Rotherhithe, in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant level 2 childcare qualification. At the time of the inspection she had no children on roll.

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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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