Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder plans to offer a welcoming inclusive environment. She discusses how she will organise activities across different ages and stages. She explains how children will access the breadth of the early years foundation stage, indoors and outdoors. n The childminder explains how she will teach children about culture and diversity, ensuring that children learn about a range of celebrations and traditions. She discusses how she will support children with expressing their wants and needs, helping give them essential skills for later life. n The childminder recognises the importance of parent partnerships. She plans to use daily feedback to inform parents about their children. She will use careful observations to track children's progress and share this with parents. She explains her settling process and how she will gather essential information. This will support her to meet the developmental needs of the children.

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n The childminder understands her duty in providing healthy snacks and meals for children. She plans to use healthy eating guidance to ensure meals have nutritional value for children. She will work closely with parents to support them to provide healthy packed lunches. The childminder plans to incorporate daily outdoor play, to enhance children's physical development, health and well-being. n The childminder knows the signs and symptoms for different types of abuse. She is able to discuss reporting procedures, if she has a concern. She keeps her knowledge up to date through regular training, including broader areas of safeguarding, such as female genital mutilation and radicalisation. She uses daily risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe for children. n The childminder is reflective of her provision. She has clear plans in place for any areas of development. She keeps essential training up to date, this includes

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This provision meets requirements

paediatric first aid. She regularly attends additional training to improve her practice further.

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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 2557657 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10232104 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 4 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 and lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. She operates throughout the year, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in home-based childcare.

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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 they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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