Childminder in Lambeth

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted about an assistant who is occasionally left in sole charge of children. Ofsted have not carried out the required suitability checks to ensure children's safety. This is a breach of the statutory requirements. n The childminder is able to talk about some of the skills she wants children to develop in her care, including learning how to use the toilet and saying what they want. She talks about providing a balance of adult- and child-initiated learning and following children's interests. However, the childminder is unable to describe how she will provide a curriculum for older children that covers all areas of learning and development. n The childminder does not understand her responsibility to keep a consistent record of the hours children attend the setting. This is a breach of requirements. n The childminder describes the importance of working effectively with parents

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and others to promote consistency for children's care and learning. For instance, the childminder will provide parents with a home visit to help the continuity of children's care and learning. n The childminder understands how to use the process of assessment to track children's progress and talks about how she will use observations to determine children's starting points. n The childminder talks about helping children learn about a healthy lifestyle. This includes providing them with healthy snacks and meals and talking to them about the importance of not eating too many sweets. n The childminder describes helping children learn how to take turns and build relationships with others. She will do this by taking children to the park to play with others. n The childminder talks about how she will help children to learn about similarities and differences through discussion, drawing and painting. n The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child

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is at risk of harm, including if a child is being exposed to extremist views. She knows how to report safeguarding concerns to relevant agencies to protect children's welfare.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

improve knowledge about providing Ofsted with the relevant information about any persons looking after children, so that the necessary checks can be completed to ensure their suitability 06/03/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge of how to provide a broad, challenging curriculum for all children, covering all areas of learning and development 06/03/2023

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Due date

keep a consistent record of the hours children attend the setting. 06/03/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2586408 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10251131 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 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. Care is offered all year round expect public holidays.

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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 spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector requested key documentation. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises.

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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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Inspection activities

6 February 2023 6 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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