Childminder EY334739

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is alert to the warning signs of abuse and wider safeguarding issues. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's safety and welfare. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles for children. She intends to work with families to ensure children are provided with healthy options, opportunities for regular outdoor play and time for relaxation and rest. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrated her knowledge of how she will use risk assessments to minimise risks within her home and on trips out. She has recently updated her first-aid training and has devised a fire evacuation procedure for parents and children. n The childminder explained how she will establish household rules by asking older children what rules they think are fair. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrated in-depth understanding of how to promote positive behaviour.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder plans to seek regular feedback from parents and children through discussions, questionnaires and review meetings to develop her practice. n The childminder has procedures in place to gain detailed information from parents about their child's current development and what motivates them. She explained how she will use information from parents and schools alongside her own observations and assessments to meet children's learning needs. n The childminder demonstrated how she will provide exciting and varied activities to enhance the learning of both older and younger children.

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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 EY334739 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10104803 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 15 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Rotherhithe, in the London Borough of Southwark. She is available to care for children all day throughout the week.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home that will be used for childminding and discussed the safety measures in place. n The inspector checked relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet children's behavioural and learning needs to prepare them for school. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will identify signs of abuse and report concerns to the appropriate agencies.

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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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