Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She recognises the value of sharing information with them to promote a consistent approach in children's learning and development. n The childminder explains how she will promote good and healthy care practices. She knows how to support children to learn how to manage their personal care needs and to provide regular opportunities for them to be physically active. n The childminder knows the local reporting procedure to report any possible concerns about children's welfare. She keeps her safeguarding and child protection knowledge up to date. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. n The childminder explains how she intends to plan a broad curriculum to enthuse and engage children and use her observations of children to identify what they need to learn next.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of reflecting on her practice. She welcomes advice and regular visits from the local early years team. This further helps the childminder to evaluate her practice to consistently provide quality childcare and keep her knowledge up to date. n The childminder explains how she will manage children's behaviour. She says she will get to know children, build positive relationships with them and encourage them to follow daily routines and boundaries to help them 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 EY304985 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10120685 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 5 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. She operates from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n A sample of documentation was viewed by the inspector, such as suitability checks, public liability insurance and qualification certificates. n Self-evaluation was discussed with the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the toys and equipment available.

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Inspection activities

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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