Childminder in Southwark

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She is knowledgeable about the possible signs of abuse and knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder is secure about the procedures to follow, should there be an allegation made about her or a member of her household. n The childminder understands her responsibility to provide a safe learning environment for children. She describes how she will carry out daily checks and risk assessments in her home and when taking children on outings. The childminder details how she will teach children about staying safe, such as when crossing the road or accessing the internet. n The childminder explains how she will provide an ambitious early years curriculum. She describes the variety of activities she will offer to promote children's learning. The childminder knows how to support children's independence, in readiness for starting school.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of the need to have high expectations for children's behaviour. She describes how she will help children to learn positive social skills and develop respect for other people and communities. n The childminder understands the importance of healthy lifestyles for children. She knows how to provide nutritious and balanced meals and snacks. The childminder explained how she will ensure children have fresh air and exercise each day, such as by visiting parks. n The childminder explains how she will broaden and enrich children's experiences of the world. For example, she plans to take them on regular outings to the local library, playgroups and shops. She describes how this will help them to learn about their community. n The childminder continues to keep her professional knowledge up to date. She completes regular training to strengthen her teaching skills. For example, she has developed her understanding of how to support children with special

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This provision meets requirements

educational needs and/or disabilities. n Partnerships with parents are important to the childminder. She explains how she plans to exchange information with parents, to ensure consistency for children's care and learning needs.

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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 EY479581 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10236400 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 17 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Kennington, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates her service each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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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 around the areas of her home used for childminding and described how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she will support children's learning and meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of her documentation on request. This includes her paediatric first-aid qualification and suitability checks for her household.

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Inspection activities

27 October 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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