Childminder in Lewisham

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. Although the childminder has suitable understanding of how to recognise and respond to most safeguarding concerns, she does not have clear understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance and how she would report any concerns in relation to families and children at risk of radicalisation. n Risk assessment is not effective. Although the childminder identifies potential hazards in her garden, she does not take swift enough action to make sure the area is fully safe and secure. n The childminder does not gain all required details from parents, when children start, that are essential to keep them safe. For instance, the childminder does not have the address and date of birth of some of the children in her care. This compromises children's safety in the event of an emergency or safeguarding concern. n The childminder does not have secure enough knowledge of how to plan and

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This provision does not meet requirements

provide a stimulating and varied curriculum that covers the seven areas of learning. She does not meet the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder does not have a wide enough variety of resources and toys to support the different children's ages and stages of development she cares for. n The childminder does not have arrangements in place to complete the required two year progress check to monitor children's progress and to plan next steps for their future learning. n The childminder understands the importance of forming effective partnerships with parents to provide daily feedback about their children's day. n The childminder keeps her first-aid training and knowledge up to date. This means she shows appropriate understanding of how to respond to a medical emergency, despite not having the children's details, such as their date of birth, readily available.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder discusses how she will promote positive behaviour. For instance, she talks about the importance of building respectful relationships with clear boundaries in place. n The childminder's self-evaluation is not effective. She does not identify areas of her practice that need improvement and does not take swift enough action to make these improvements.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, this is with particular regard to the 'Prevent' duty guidance 20/12/2021

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keep required records for each child, this includes their name, date of birth, their home address and emergency contact details 20/12/2021

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review and improve risk assessments to ensure that all potential hazards are identified, and appropriate steps are taken to manage and minimise these 20/12/2021

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improve knowledge and skills in how to plan a range of stimulating learning experiences for children to improve the quality of the educational programme 20/12/2021

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provide a wide range of interesting resources across the seven areas of learning to extend children's knowledge and learning 20/12/2021

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Due date

develop a secure understanding of how to complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years old. 20/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362466 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10120485 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 4 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder is available to work from 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The childminder engaged in a discussion with the inspector about how she intends to support children's learning and development. n Documentation was reviewed, such as the childminder's training certificates and public liability insurance certificate. n The childminder discussed the importance of working in close partnerships with parents. n The inspector completed a tour of the areas of the childminder's home that she uses for caring for children.

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Inspection activities

22 November 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

22 November 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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