Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n Children experience a home-from-home environment when they are with the childminder. They spend time doing activities with her and interacting with the childminder's polite and friendly children. This helps children settle and enjoy their learning. n The childminder's home is clean and tidy. She organises resources to enable children to independently access what they want to play with. She uses local parks to ensure children spend time outdoors. This means children can follow their interests and become confident learners. n The childminder gives parents clear guidance and ideas about the foods they can put in children's lunchboxes. She discussed how she teaches children about healthy eating and healthy lifestyles. n The childminder told the inspector that older children learn to independently access the toilet and sink using a step. This means they learn to manage their own self-care, which prepares them well for starting school.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder told the inspector how she speaks calmly and gently to children. She discussed how she works with parents to understand challenging behaviour and discuss strategies. This ensures children understand behavioural expectations. n The childminder offers flexible childcare from Monday to Friday, including overnight care. She works in partnership with parents to ensure children's routines are well supported. This helps provide continuity for children. n The childminder has a secure understanding of early childhood development and uses observation to guide her planning. This means the childminder can provide activities and experiences that challenge children and help them reach their next steps. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection and what she should do if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child. She attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge and practice current.

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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 EY474262 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10104708 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 1 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2104. She lives in Vauxhall, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday all year round. The childminder offers flexibility to support parental working patterns, including the provision of overnight care. The childminder holds a relevant 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 inspector discussed child development, teaching practice and safeguarding with the childminder to determine her level of understanding. n The childminder explained how she works with parents and communicates with them. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum.

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Inspection activities

4 August 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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Inspection activities

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