Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to support children's independence, to help them to develop confidence and a positive approach to learning. She explains how she helps children to build secure relationships and to be tolerant, kind and respectful towards others. n Partnerships with children's parents are important to the childminder. She knows how to engage with parents, to support a consistent approach to children's care and learning. She describes how she encourages parents to read with their children, by lending them books from her setting. n The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of the signs of abuse and know what to do, should they have concerns about a child's welfare. They understand how to assess and minimise potential risks, so that children can play safely. They recognise it is important to share information, such as how to use the internet safely, with parents and children.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to plan her curriculum to support all areas of learning for children. She and her assistant understand how to create exciting learning opportunities to support children's progress. They introduce new toys, as required, to meet children's changing needs and interests. n The childminder and her assistant understand the importance of consistently building on their knowledge and skills. They access regular training to strengthen their understanding of childcare issues. They describe how they support each other to continuously improve their teaching. n The childminder understands how to support children's health and well-being. She describes how she organises daily routines so that children can eat, rest and play at appropriate times. The childminder explains how she encourages children to be physically active, by playing games indoors and taking them outdoors for vigorous exercise. She knows how to provide healthy meals which cater for

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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 EY549600 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10109963 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

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 the London Borough of Lambeth. She offers her service all day, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home used for minding. They discussed how the childminder uses her curriculum to promote children's learning and development. n The inspector asked the childminder and her assistant questions, to establish their understanding of how to safeguard children. n The childminder and her assistant explained how they reflect on their service and continuously develop their practice. n A sample of the childminder's documentation was reviewed by the inspector. This includes suitability checks, safeguarding policies and paediatric first-aid certificates.

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Inspection activities

28 May 2021 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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Inspection activities

28 May 2021 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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