Childminder in Lewisham

This provision meets requirements

n During discussion, the childminder showed understanding of how she will help children to gain understanding and respect for difference. For example, the childminder said that she will learn about special festivals, such as Eid, Diwali, and share this information with children. The childminder said she will read stories about different religions and ensure that books and resources reflect a diversity of cultures. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour successfully. She will be polite and respectful to children and try to resolve things calmly and fairly. The childminder will praise children when they behave in positive ways. n During discussion, the childminder showed how she will provide appropriate activities and experiences to meet children's needs. For instance, she will support their understanding of the world by planting and growing seeds with children to teach them how things grow. The childminder said she will promote

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children's language skills by reading, talking and singing songs and rhymes with them. n The childminder understands how to work well with parents. For example, she will ensure that they are kept informed of children's progress by talking with them every day and by giving written feedback. The childminder said that she will work closely with parents to support children's development, such as potty training. n During discussion, the childminder showed understanding of the need to evaluate her practice regularly. For instance, she has set a goal to attend training to enhance her knowledge of child development further. n The childminder understands how to provide freshly prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children. The childminder showed how she will support children's physical development, for instance, by regularly visiting her garden, where they can ride wheeled toys, climb, run and jump. n The childminder has all required documentation and cover in place to keep

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children safe. n During discussion, the childminder showed knowledge of how to identify and report any concerns that a child may be at risk of abuse, such as neglect or domestic abuse. She understands the importance of keeping her safeguarding knowledge up to date.

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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 2596938 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10262888 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 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 Bromley in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm all year round except on public bank holidays. She accepts funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the premises, toys and resources with the childminder. She talked with the childminder about how she will use these to promote children's learning. n During the inspection, the inspector viewed relevant documentation, which included the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification, insurance and Disclosure and Barring Service checks for adults living in the home. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to find out how she will use experiences and activities to support children's learning and development. n During the inspection, the inspector talked with the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and how she will keep children safe.

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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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