Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is organised, keeps several records and has systems in place to ensure the smooth running of her setting. n The childminder discusses how she will have flexible settling-in periods for children and incorporate home visits and play dates at parks. The childminder understands the importance of the settling-in period to enable children to feel safe and secure within the setting. n The childminder understands the importance of observing, monitoring and assessing children in their learning and development. The childminder describes how this allows her to develop a varied and challenging curriculum for all children within her care. n The childminder understands the importance of seeking additional help for children, where needed, to enable them to make progress. The childminder states she is clear on the different ways she can access this support and the importance of working in partnership with other professionals involved in

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children's care. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. The childminder describes the processes she has in place to keep parents well informed of their children's development. This involves a mixture of verbal feedback and sending pictures via phone of 'wow' moments. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles to children. She talks of how she ensures children will receive nutritionally balanced meals. She discusses how she will teach children to make healthy choices. The childminder describes how she plans baking activities, to introduce children to different tastes and textures. n The childminder describes how she uses her local environment to enhance children's learning opportunities. For instance, she will attend local playgroups that allow children to build friendships and develop confidence in larger settings. The childminder describes how children will visit the local green spaces or parks

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This provision meets requirements

every day to promote their physical development. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting inclusion and diversity within the setting. She describes how she would adapt activities to ensure that all children, regardless of ability or age, could participate at their own pace. British values will be promoted, to support children to learn to respect the views of others. She discusses the importance of managing children's behaviour. She explains the importance of being a good role model and supporting children to manage their feelings. n The childminder has continued to attend regular safeguarding training. She demonstrates an understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm or abuse and how to record and report concerns for children. n The childminder is reflective in her practice. She discusses how she will seek regular feedback from parents to continue to enhance the provision she offers.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder has a support network of other local childminders, who offer guidance and advice to each other.

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This provision meets requirements

21 February 2023 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 EY425404 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10265267 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 1 Date of previous inspection 31 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Brixton Hill, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates on Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round, except on public bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification in home-based childcare.

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

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21 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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21 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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