Childminder in Southwark

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she would plan different learning activities for children of different ages. She understands child development well and the importance of planning next steps in learning, and she takes into account children's interests. The childminder explains how the children are provided with a range of experiences, such as visiting the park and museum to assist learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of developing effective partnerships and sharing regular information with parents about their child's progress, including ideas to support their child at home. The childminder knows who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's development. n The childminder holds regular discussions with the children in her care to help them understand how to keep themselves safe, including regarding online safety. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and the correct procedures

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to follow should she be concerned that a child is at risk of harm. She keeps her safeguarding training up to date. n The childminder describes how she provides healthy meals and snacks for all children, which supports a balanced diet. These include a variety of hot and cold nutritious meals. Children are required to follow routines. For example, they tidy away resources and regularly wash their hands, especially before mealtimes and after their daily visits to the local park, where they take part in sports and exercise. n The childminder increases her knowledge through training and keeps her skills and knowledge up to date. Parents share that they are happy with the care their children receive from the childminder and that they regularly receive information about their child's day. n The childminder has high expectations and explains how she manages children's behaviour and emotional development through regular discussions. This involves

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teaching the children to share and be respectful and kind to one another. For older children, the childminder supports them to try to resolve conflict themselves. n Children are encouraged to develop skills they need for the future. For example, the childminder explains that she supports children with learning to dress and feed themselves independently.

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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 2597887 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10263455 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Rotherhithe, in the London Borough of Southwark. She offers care Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm.

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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 showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training qualification and suitability and looked at policies and documents. n The childminder explained how the early years provision is organised.

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Inspection activities

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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6 January 2023 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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