Childminder in Lewisham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder ensures that his knowledge and understanding of his role and responsibilities are current and appropriate. He completes regular training, in particular safeguarding, to promote the safety and well-being of children. He confidently demonstrates a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow if there are any concerns about a child's safety. n The childminder understands the importance of risk assessment to ensure the premises, resources and activities are safe and secure for children. This includes completing frequent fire drills. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to be independent. He knows the value of building positive relationships with children to help promote their emotional development. The childminder recognising the importance of supporting children to manage their behaviour in a positive way. For example, he describes the different strategies that he will use, which

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includes role modelling kindness, respect and praising children's efforts and achievements. n The childminder knows the importance of providing children with regular opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air. He understands to provide healthy snacks for children and ensure that their packed lunches are healthy and nutritious. n The childminder knows how to design suitably ambitious and enjoyable experiences to encourage children's learning. There is a wide range of suitable resources for all children to support their development. He demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the importance of observations and assessment to help identify what children know, can do and their progress. This includes the progress check for children between two and three years old. He clearly understands how to use this information to help him provide the right curriculum for individual 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 2600640 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10263914 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. He lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder works with a co-childminder. He is available for work on Friday and Saturday only from 7am until 7pm 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 showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how he ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector asked questions throughout the inspection to check the childminder's understanding of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how he will meet children's individual learning and development needs, including the progress check between age two and three years.

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Inspection activities

28 April 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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