Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n During discussion, the childminder shows an understanding of how she will develop children's understanding about difference. She explains how she will prepare food from around the world for children to taste and talk to them about different countries. The childminder will ask parents to bring in cultural items to talk about with children. She describes how she will discuss and celebrate special religious and cultural events with children, such as Eid and Diwali. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour successfully. She explains how she will value each child and remind them of positive ways to behave. The childminder will support children to understand why some behaviour is not acceptable and use a calm and fair approach. n The childminder discusses how she will provide for all children's learning and development needs. For instance, she will promote children's communication,

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language and literacy skills by reading a variety of stories to children and sing songs to help them to learn new words. The childminder explains she will talk and question children to support their communication and language skills further. She will help children to gain an understanding of the world, for example, by planting and growing seeds to teach them how things grow. n The childminder understands how to work effectively with parents. She discusses how she will give parents daily verbal feedback on their children's progress and well-being. The childminder plans to give books to parents to read with their children at home to support their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of reviewing her work and setting goals for improvement. For instance, she plans to attend a course on behaviour management to promote best outcomes for children. n The childminder shows that she knows how to build healthy routines for

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children, such as by providing nutritious meals and snacks which meet their dietary needs. The childminder will ensure that children have a good range of physical challenges each day. n The childminder has all appropriate documentation and cover in place to keep children safe. n The childminder is aware of the signs that a child may be at risk of abuse, such as neglect or physical harm. She understands the procedures to follow to report her concerns to protect children from harm.

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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 EY357947 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10285924 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 24 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Streatham in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder works all year round, from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank 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 childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. 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 suitability checks for adults living in the home. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to find out how she would 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

16 May 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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