Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has good understanding of her safeguarding responsibility, and who to raise her concerns to. She knows signs of abuse and children who may be at risk of harm. The childminder understands the importance of keeping her premises safe when children are on roll, and the importance of checking resources and activities, so that they are safe for different ages of children. n The childminder explains how she will regularly use local community resources to help children to learn about their community, cultures and promote their social skills. For example, the childminder says she will visit local children's centres and sessions at local parks to help children to learn about the natural world. She describes the importance of helping children to understand different communities, cultures and the world around them. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She says she will identify initial starting points with parents and share

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ongoing assessments of children's learning with them. The childminder successfully explains how she will work with parents to help to support children's positive behaviour for a consistent approach. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice and professional development. She keeps her knowledge up to date, such as current early years developments and safeguarding issues. She says she will make use of links with other organisations to help to develop her service when she has early years children on roll. n The childminder confidently explains how she intends to promote children's learning and development. She describes how she will provide a range of stimulating and challenging experiences to help all children to become motivated learners.

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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 EY221871 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10138081 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 22 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. She operates her service for most of the year, Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she will ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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