Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder maintains accurate records. She is organised and has displayed her documents and most up-to-date training records for parents to see. The childminder ensures that she displays information to support children and families access other services and support within the local community. n The childminder understands the need to be flexible when children start, to allow them to build relationships and feel comfortable within the environment. She describes her settling-in process, which involves carrying out home visits to gather as much information about children as possible. n The childminder recognises the importance of observing and recording children's development. She has kept up to date with changes to the early years foundation stage. The childminder talks about how she will develop a curriculum that allows children to access all areas of learning and build on what they need to learn next. The childminder discusses the importance of making early

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referrals, where needed, to enable children to access additional support if required. n The childminder describes how she plans to use her local environment, such as local libraries, green spaces and children's centres, to offer children a wide range of experiences. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She explains how she will provide effective communication through regular verbal updates and progress reports on children's development. The childminder describes how this will allow for consistency in approaches to managing children's behaviour and meeting their individual next steps in learning. n The childminder is passionate about ensuring that the setting is inclusive for all children, regardless of their culture or ability. She describes how she will make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all children can participate in the curriculum. The childminder discusses how she will ask parents to share songs,

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books and key words in their home languages, so that children can share with others what is special to them. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing children with the opportunity to learn how to develop healthy lifestyles. She describes how she will include children in planning the menu. Children will have opportunities to grow their own fruit and vegetables. The childminder talks of how she will include children in cooking activities. She describes the range of physical activities that children will have access to, including using the outside communal space, local parks and going swimming. n The childminder recognises the importance of having high expectations for children. She describes how she would develop children's independence skills and promote their positive behaviour. n The childminder continues to reflect on her own practice. She regularly evaluates the service she provides, seeking feedback from parents and children.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder continues to invest in her own professional development and

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10 February 2023 undertakes training to ensure that her knowledge remains relevant. n The childminder continues to access regular safeguarding training. She clearly understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm or abuse. The childminder is clear on her duty to record and report any concerns she may have.

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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 EY308398 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10265258 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 31 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Streatham, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate introduction to childminding qualification.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Discussions were held between the inspector and childminder around the welfare requirements and safeguarding.

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10 February 2023 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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10 February 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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