Childminder in Lewisham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of working collaboratively with parents to ensure that she has a good understanding of children's individual needs and levels of development when they arrive at the setting. n The childminder has a solid understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. She explains that she will risk assess the premises daily and that parents will be required to sign their children in and out of the setting. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date and the need to regularly review and evaluate her own practice to improve it further. n The childminder recognises the important part physical development plays in a child's overall well-being and describes, in detail, the range of outdoor activities children in her care will take part in. For example, daily trips to the local playground, where children can climb and develop their balancing skills.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has started to organise the setting with a wide range of high- quality resources, which will support open-ended activities. She explains ways in which activities can be adapted to challenge or support specific children. For example, older children will clean and cut their own fruit while preparing for snack time. n The childminder describes ways in which she will promote good behaviour and encourage acts of kindness between children. She explains that she will encourage older children to set a good example and reinforce positive attitudes for younger children.

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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 2593491 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10264004 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 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 Lewisham. 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 inspector looked at a range of documents and discussed the various records the childminder intends to use when looking after children. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her knowledge of the early years framework, including her understanding of the arrangements for assessing and reporting on children's progress. n The inspector checked and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises and resources and discussed the various activities and resources the childminder intends to provide for children. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding and the ways in which she intends to keep children safe.

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Inspection activities

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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