Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date 29 August 2019 Previous inspection date 18 December 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder understands how to gather useful information about children when they join the provision. She knows how to use this information effectively, to cater for children's individual care needs and to provide activities which engage and interest children. n The childminder knows how to support children's behaviour effectively and how to seek external help, if required. She understands the reasons for effective behaviour management and how this promotes effective learning for children. n The childminder understands self-evaluation and the need to collect information from parents and children to improve her provision. Good self-evaluation therefore promotes continuous improvement in the delivery of the early years foundation stage (EYFS)

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This provision meets requirements

framework. n The childminder understands how to risk assess her premises and environment, which enables her to identify and address any potential hazards. As a result, the childminder's surroundings are safe and secure for children to learn and develop. n The childminder has a good understanding of the EYFS. She knows how to support children's learning across all areas of learning and development. The childminder has a good understanding of how to complete observations, assessments and planning for children who attend the provision.

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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 childminder's home. n The inspector discussed how the childminder intends to deliver the educational programmes. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her daily routine for children, and spoke about the resources and activities she intends to provide. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's safeguarding policy, self-evaluation and evidence of her qualification and suitability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY254039 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10060896 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 18 December 2015

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The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Walworth, in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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