Childminder in Lewisham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role to safeguard children. She demonstrates a good understanding of child protection procedures and the signs of abuse. The childminder knows how to report any concerns she may have about children's safety or welfare. She ensures she keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. n The childminder's home is a welcoming and secure environment for children. She knows how to assess risks to minimise potential hazards both at home and while on outings. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows the importance of assessing children's starting points and planning effectively for their individual next steps in learning. n The childminder is able to describe how she will plan a varied daily routine to support children's learning and development. She explains how she will consistently support children's communication and language skills. The

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childminder understands the importance of developing children's vocabulary through singing songs, reading stories and supporting their play. n The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with parents to help to provide a consistent approach to their children's care and learning needs. The childminder discusses how she will offer a gradual settling-in process to meet children's individual needs. This helps to ensure that children build close relationships to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder describes how she will promote and celebrate diversity, including how to help children learn to respect one another and the wider community. The childminder recognises the importance of non-gender stereotyping and ensuring all children have equal opportunities. n The childminder knows how to promote children's physical well-being. She explains the importance of providing children with healthy snacks and teaching

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them about road safety. n The childminder understands how to positively support children to manage their behaviour. For example, she explains how she will encourage children to talk about their feelings, share and take turns.

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This provision meets 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2541741 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10232000 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Grove Park in the London borough of Lewisham. The childminder offers care on weekdays from 8am to 6pm, during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector had a tour of areas of the premises used by children and discussed the resources and activities available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The childminder showed the inspector a sample of documentation that she uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of suitability for persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

14 June 2022 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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14 June 2022 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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