Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how her curriculum is designed to offer unique opportunities for each child and to focus on their next steps in their learning. The childminder identifies individual needs and puts strategies in place to support children. For example, she mentions how she will take children to visit schools to get them ready when they move on. n The childminder talks about how she has appropriate strategies in place to make sure children are making progress in their learning. She assesses them at the age of two and uses ongoing observations to support the curriculum. n The childminder knows where to get support for children if needed. She has contacts within the local authority and other specialist professionals, such as speech therapists, to help her support children's needs. n The childminder's premises are well resourced, clean and appropriate for children to use. She demonstrates how the bathroom is clear of harmful

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products, which are locked away in storage cabinets. The childminder shows appropriate knowledge of how to keep children healthy, including administering first aid, medications and promoting healthy eating. n The childminder shows good awareness of safety and is effective at risk assessing the environment to make sure children are safe. For example, all kitchen cupboards have a safety lock in place and the childminder understands and minimises risks by preparing the food in advance. n The childminder describes how she will work in partnership with parents to make sure they are informed of their child's learning and progress. She does that through a well-established settling-in procedure, daily communications or formal meetings. n The childminder demonstrates she has appropriate knowledge of how to manage children's behaviour. For example, she discusses how she will speak with children about their behaviour and the impact it has on others. She

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mentions how she will work with children to build their understanding of their own emotions and support them through day-to-day activities, like reading books. n The childminder has kept herself up to date with changes in the early years foundation stage requirements. She has recently accessed relevant training that supports her role. For example, she has completed training on how to support children through trauma. n The childminder shows appropriate knowledge of safeguarding procedures and who to contact if there are concerns about a child, or if an allegation is made against her or anyone in the household.

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This provision meets requirements

30 November 2022 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 2559246 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10232111 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 5 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. She lives in West Norwood in the London Borough of Lambeth. She normally works Monday to Wednesday from 8am until 6pm all year round.

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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 provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she delivers the educational programmes for children. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas where childminding takes place and discussed how these are used by the children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the importance of including parents and other professional agencies in children's learning and development. n The inspector and the childminder looked at training records and discussed relevant policies.

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Inspection activities

30 November 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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