Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how children learn. She describes how her educational programme promotes the individual needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder knows how to gain additional support or make necessary referrals to external professionals with parents' consent. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She explains how she will involve parents in their children's learning to ensure continuity of care. For instance, the childminder explains that she will talk to parents about their children's readiness for toilet training. n The childminder has attended safeguarding training. She understands her role and responsibilities to keep children safe and protect them from harm. The childminder knows how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to report these concerns, following local safeguarding procedures. In

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addition, the childminder describes how to deal with allegations against members of her household. She recognises the importance of conducting risk assessments to identify and to minimise hazards to keep children safe. n The childminder explains her high expectations for children's behaviour. She describes how positive behaviour helps to promote children's personal, social and emotional development. The childminder explains how she will teach children to be kind and respect each other. She discusses how she will model age-appropriate language and use kind words. For example, the childminder will encourage children to use please and thank you in their play. n The childminder recognises the benefits of promoting children's healthy lifestyles. She explains the importance of providing children with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder describes how she will ensure that children benefit from daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. She explains

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This provision meets requirements

she will use her garden, local parks, playgroups and nearby woodlands to promote the development of children's physical skills. n The childminder knows how to use observations, assessments and planning to build on children's knowledge and skills. She recognises the importance of identifying gaps in children's development and using this information to plan for their next steps in learning. For example, the childminder knows about the requirement to review children's progress between the age of two and three years. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice to identify areas for further development. She recognises the need to continue to develop her skills and knowledge to achieve the best outcomes for all children.

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This provision meets requirements

14 December 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 2574510 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10250886 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in West Norwood, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder provides care all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder receives early years government funding for four-year-old children.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver an educational programme for children. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

14 December 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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Inspection activities

14 December 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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