Childminder in Lambeth

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her roles and responsibilities to safeguard children. She discusses different types safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation and radicalisation. The childminder explains the process for reporting any concerns she may have about a child in her care. She understands the importance of completing regular risk assessments of her home and places she may visit, such as the park, to help eliminate any potential hazards. n The childminder has an adequate understanding of child development. She explains how she gathers information for children's starting points and observes their development to plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder speaks about the importance of building effective partnerships. She describes how she will work effectively with parents and other professionals to support children to achieve their goals. n The childminder demonstrates how she will support children with special

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This provision meets requirements

educational needs and/or disabilities. She discusses how she will monitor children to identify any gaps in their learning and development. She explains how she will plan activities to meet their individual needs. n The childminder explains how she will support children who speak English as an additional language. She recognises where she can further develop her practice to support them to settle and develop in her care. n The childminder explains how she will support children's behaviour. She explains how she teaches and encourages positive behaviour, and she encourages children to be kind towards each other. The childminder describes how she will manage unwanted behaviour. She will encourage children to talk about the situation. n The childminder describes how she will support children to develop independence skills. She explains how she encourages older children to do tasks for themselves, such as putting on their coat and shoes. She will encourage

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This provision meets requirements

younger children to feed themselves. n The childminder discusses how she teaches children good hygiene practices, for instance she will encourage children to wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating. The childminder describes how she encourages healthy lifestyles by promoting healthy eating, exercise and drinking water. n The childminder understands the importance of seeking the views of the parents and children. She explains how she will use feedback and self-evaluation to adapt and improve her provision. She explains how she continually develops her professional knowledge and skills through a range of training, including mandatory training, to ensure she is up to date.

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This provision meets requirements

14 April 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 EY558111 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10237991 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 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 22 April 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Oval, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She opens from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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

14 April 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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