Childminder in Lewisham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates her clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows how to keep children safe within her home through supervision and routine safety checks. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection and the local procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child. n The childminder knows how to promote positive behaviour and good manners, including how to help children resolve conflicts, respect one another and take turns. n The childminder has secure knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage. She values the views of children and parents to continually evaluate and maintain her high-quality childcare service. n The childminder plans a variety of exciting experiences and activities to engage and motivate children of different ages so they enjoy learning. She has effective systems in place to assess children's achievements over time to help her swiftly

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This provision meets requirements

identify gaps in their learning, such as carrying out a progress check when children are aged two. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's physical and emotional well-being and health. For example, she discusses the importance of providing children with a healthy, balanced diet and ensuring they have daily opportunities to be physically active outside.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365407 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10120489 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 4 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Forest Hill, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She provides before- and after-school care, during term time only. The childminder has a level 3 early years qualification. There were no children present at the time of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

n Policies and procedures were discussed with the childminder, and the inspector viewed a range of documentation, such as public liability insurance, the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and some parent questionnaires. n The inspector checked all areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises was checked by the inspector. She discussed the childminder's understanding of self- evaluation. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.

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Inspection activities

30 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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30 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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