Childminder in Southwark

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder describes the importance of children's emotional well-being and how she intends to plan activities to support their social skills. For instance,trips to the park, museums and library. n The childminder understands the importance of developing strong relationships with parents. For example, she gives parents and children feedback forms. This will support her self-evaluation process. n The childminder understands the importance of continuing her professional develop. She attends courses to widen her childminding skills to help raise the quality of her provision. n The childminder knows how to promote children's positive behaviour. Additionally, she plans a range of strategies to encourage children to be kind and respectful to each other. n The childminder understands her responsibilities in assessing children's learning and development and how to share this information with the necessary people.

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This provision meets requirements

In addition, she knows how to work in close partnerships with professionals. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows what her responsibilities are and the steps she would take if she had a concern about a child in her care. She holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder knows how to help children adopt a healthy lifestyle. For example, she plans nutritious meals and snacks. She describes how she will support children to be involved in growing food in the garden. n Through discussion, the childminder describes how to provide a warm and caring environment for children. She understands the importance of providing a safe and secure setting and how she will minimise risks to help prevent accidents.

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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 EY454235 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10075295 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 6 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in East Dulwich, in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates her service Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training certificates and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector had a tour of the premises to be used by children and discussed the equipment and resources available. n The inspector checked the childminder's policies and procedures, including safeguarding requirements.

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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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