Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has addressed the actions raised at her previous inspection to improve outcomes for children. The childminder is reflective and considers how she can improve her setting further. For example, by completing additional training to develop her knowledge and skills. n The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding. She understands her role and responsibility to ensure that children's safety and welfare is protected. The childminder understands how to support children's safety outside of the setting. For example, by teaching children about road safety 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 describes how she plans a range of indoor and outdoor

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activities to support children's learning. She understands the importance of providing a range of experiences to support children's development. For example, she explains how cooking activities are used to develop children's early maths skills. During trips to the market, children learn about the community and a range of cultural foods. n The childminder confirms how she supports children's communication and language skills. She ensures that children develop a love for books and stories. They regularly sing favourite songs to express themselves and develop vocabulary. n The childminder describes how she will support children to learn about healthy lifestyles. A range of nutritious meals and snacks are offered. Children are supported to manage their own care needs, such as toilet-training and brushing their teeth. The childminder will make everyday activities fun such as singing the 'wash your hands song'.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to support children's behaviour positively. She describes how she uses discussion to help children to manage their feelings. Children will learn how to be kind to each other, share and take turns. n The childminder has a good awareness of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's care to help ensure continuity of care and learning for children.

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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 144021 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10237033 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 21 February 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. She offers her service from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk. They discussed the learning environment and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. They discussed their knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder showed the inspector the documentation that she uses when caring for children. The inspector sampled some of the childminder's training certificates and policies and procedures.

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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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