Childminder in Lewisham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is able to talk about how she supports the different areas of learning for children. She explains how she will develop activities around children's interests and the range of resources and activities she will offer. The childminder plans on allowing children to explore inside and outside the home. She will plan activities on a local green area to extend an activity inside. For example, children who may be interested in mark making, she will give them opportunities to do this outside using water and brushes on the wall. n The childminder understands the importance of developing communication and language skills in all children. She explains how she will support children with this, such as through reading and nursery rhymes. The childminder talks about how she will extend children's learning through adding new vocabulary and through good interactions. She states she will plan trips to further extend

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children's learning and giving them new and different opportunities, such as going to the local play centre. She talks about opportunities at home, such as if a child is interested in building, and how she can use that interest to support their language and learning further. n The childminder understands the need for children to develop socially and emotionally. She describes how she will help a child settle in by getting to know them and their individual interests and abilities. She describes how she will do this through observing the child at play and conversations with the families. She will plan activities according to their interests to motivate children and help build relationship with them. n The childminder discusses how she will keep children safe at her setting, for example when on trips, ensuring they are visible and in smaller groups. She talks about how she will risk assess her environment and ensure the safety of

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children. For example, always ensuring the balcony is securely locked when children are on site and resources are regularly checked. The childminder describes how she will ensure her training is up to date and relevant. She understands how to report and identify children who may be at risk of abuse and harm. n The childminder explains how she will ensure parents are kept up to date. She plans to use different methods of communication, for example sending images of children's day and using observations sheets to update parents about children's development and how they can extend their learning at home. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child development. She describes the steps she will take if she has any concerns about children's development. She inspires to further her knowledge, for example, through training courses and building knowledge around children with

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special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder talks about what she will do if a child shows any delays in speech and language and how she intends to further support them in her care.

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This provision meets requirements

14 March 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 2604510 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10263797 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 Catford in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates Tuesdays and Saturdays all year round.

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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 and inspector discussed how the curriculum would be implemented and the possible impact that this can have on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. 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.

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14 March 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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14 March 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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