Childminder in Lewisham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a wide range of high-quality resources to support children of different ages and stages of development. She explains how she supports children to follow their interests and make choices about their play. n The childminder understands how to support children to develop an active and healthy lifestyle. She discusses how she will use local parks and playgrounds to support children to have access to outdoor learning and play. She is aware of local playgroups, museums and her local library that can provide children with further learning and social opportunities. n Children have access to plenty of books and the childminder has a cosy sofa, where they can enjoy reading together. The childminder is knowledgeable about how to use books to introduce new language, share ideas and spark children's imaginations, to support children's love of reading from a young age. n The childminder's home is accessible and well maintained. She ensures all areas

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of her home are scrupulously clean. She knows how to keep children safe and secure. She understands the need to take appropriate steps to address hazards, identified through a risk assessment process. n The childminder has completed food hygiene, nutrition and healthy eating training. She uses her knowledge to create a nutritionally balanced menu to provide children with fresh, home-cooked meals. She understands how to adapt her menu to accommodate allergies and dietary preferences. n The childminder is aware of the importance of working with parents. She describes how she would share information with parents about the progress their children make. n The childminder is aware of what to do in the event of an emergency, including if there are any safeguarding concerns. She knows how to report her concerns to relevant agencies. She ensures her knowledge is up to date through regular training. n The childminder understands how to promote positive behaviour. She is able to

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describe strategies she would use to deal with more challenging behaviour.

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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 128742 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10234139 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 1 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives in the Brockley area of the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates on Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm for most of the year, apart from bank and family holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views. 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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