Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is professional and well organised. The environment is clean, safe and secure. Daily checks are made by the childminder for children's safety and welfare. n The childminder recognises the positive impact of building close emotional bonds with children. She explains how she plans to ensure that children of various ages are supported in their needs. n The childminder talks with enthusiasm about how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and support her curriculum. She understands how to create exciting learning opportunities in all areas of learning. n The childminder understands how to help children lead a healthy lifestyle, such as through being physically active outdoors and eating fruit and vegetables. n The childminder recognises the importance of close partnerships with parents and other professionals. She understands the value of sharing information to

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This provision meets requirements

support a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She recognises the need to teach children to be independent and to help them to develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder explains how she helps children to develop positive relationships and to be tolerant, kind and respectful. n The childminder understands the procedures to report any concerns or allegations to the relevant authorities. She has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard 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 EY547222 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10109948 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in North Clapham, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The childminder explained the resources and the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, as she completed a learning walk together with the inspector. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector sampled documentation, including suitability checks of persons living in the household, public liability insurance and qualification certificates. n The childminder described to the inspector how she shares information with parents and schools.

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Inspection activities

7 November 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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7 November 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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