Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to protect children's welfare. For example, she is aware of signs and symptoms that may raise a concern about a child's safety and the local reporting procedures to follow. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents and other professionals to help promote continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder has a suitable knowledge of how to promote children's learning. She knows how to monitor their development and plan activities to support different ages of children. n The childminder explains how she will help children learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, in the event of a fire. She also intends to teach them about road safety. n The childminder demonstrates how she plans to support children to learn about their local community, appreciate diversity and make a positive contribution. For example, she says she will encourage children to recycle and mix with other

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This provision meets requirements

children during trips to parks and local toddler groups. n The childminder describes how she will be a good role model and promote positive behaviour. She is aware of the importance of promoting consistent boundaries to help children feel safe and secure.

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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 140052 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10120384 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 to 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 20 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in West Norwood, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector checked all areas of the childminder's home used for the purpose of 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. n Policies and procedures were discussed with the childminder and the inspector viewed a range of documentation, such as the childminder's public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid training certificate.

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Inspection activities

4 October 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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4 October 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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