Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of the early years foundation stage learning and development requirements. She describes how she will observe and assess children's learning. She discusses how she intends to plan activities that interest, engage and challenge children's learning. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to feel safe and secure. She explains how she intends to provide children with a welcoming and relaxing environment to learn and develop. She recognises the benefits of encouraging children to be confident and independent. n The childminder is aware of the importance of partnership working. She demonstrates a clear knowledge of how she intends to build strong partnerships with parents and other professionals to help provide continuity for children. n The childminder clearly understands her role in identifying and addressing any concerns relating to children's welfare. She describes the the processes she will

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follow to promote children's safety and well-being. The childminder is aware of the importance of being vigilant. She talks about how she will risk assess her environment and outings to help reduce or remove potential hazards to the safety of children. n The childminder describes how she intends to support children to understand people's similarities and differences and to be respectful of others. She shares how she will support children to manage their behaviour in a positive manner. n The childminder describes how she intends to reflect and evaluate her practice and provision. She shares how she will involve parents and children in this process to help her improve. The childminder describes how she intends to keep her knowledge and skills updated. n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of how she will help children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She explains how she intends to provide

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children with healthy choices at mealtimes and to give them ample opportunities to be active and develop valuable hygiene practice.

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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 143977 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10064066 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 7 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Brixton, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She operates Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements and any improvements made since her last inspection. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to promote children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed documents, including paediatric first aid and public liability insurance. She discussed how the childminder intends to safeguard children. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk of the areas of home she intends to use for childminding purposes. n The inspector discussed how the childminder will work in partnership with parents and other professionals.

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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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