Childminder EY441540

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder maintains a safe and comfortable home. She conducts regular risk assessments to maintain the environment. This enables her to promote children's safety and welfare effectively. The childminder has up-to-date policies and procedures to support her practice. n The childminder explains the approach she would take to settle children into her care. She recognises the positive impact of gradual settling-in procedures. She intends to focus on children's well-being by responding to their individual needs. n The childminder has a range of resources available to support children's learning. She discusses how children can independently access books and toys from shelves. She stores other resources safely when not in use. The childminder explains how she will observe children as they play to determine the next steps in their learning. n The childminder has a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage

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requirements. She discusses how she will support children's progress based on what they know and can do. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information about children's achievements with parents. n The childminder explains how she will discuss healthy eating with parents. She provides guidance and ideas to parents about appropriate healthy food for children's meals. The childminder has created a space where children can eat together socially. n Children can enjoy regular visits to the local park, library and community events. The childminder knows she can use these local amenities to ensure children get plenty of exercise. The childminder knows about cultural celebrations in the local area. This can support children's understanding of the world and their community. n The childminder discusses her approach to managing children's behaviour. She recognises that children need to learn to be independent. She aims to help

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children develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder explains how she has clear, simple rules that help children develop positive relationships and be respectful. n The childminder's knowledge of child protection is up to date. She has a good knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child.

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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 EY441540 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10104727 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 13 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Grove Park area of the London Borough of Lewisham. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She is available to care for children every day throughout the year from 8am to 6pm. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder took a learning walk together to view the premises, the toys and equipment that are available for children to use. n The inspector sampled documentation, including suitability checks, public liability insurance and qualifications. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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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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