Buabeng, Esther Fatima Sama

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates an appropriate knowledge of how to support children to develop their language and communication skills. She intends to provide a language-rich environment, where children can learn new vocabulary and use this in context during their play. n The childminder explains the significance of providing children with a variety of experiences. For example, she discusses how she will organise trips to the library, farm, local park and shops to support children's social interactions, self- confidence and independence skills. n The childminder knows how to develop children's knowledge of healthy eating, and learn about the importance of exercising and having healthy teeth. n The childminder demonstrates a knowledge of how to teach children about diversity. She intends to plan a curriculum that helps each child to learn about their identity. The childminder explains that she will promote respect, tolerance

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and celebrate differences in culture, ethnicity and beliefs among children. n The childminder ensures that she keeps herself up to date with mandatory safeguarding training. She also carries out self-evaluation and attends training to further develop her practice. The childminder knows how to safeguard children effectively. She is aware of the different symptoms of abuse and understands the importance of reporting any concerns to the local safeguarding team. The childminder has attended first-aid training, to keep her understanding of how to deal with minor accidents up to date. n The childminder describes how she will work in partnership with parents and external professionals, such as the local authority's early years advisory team, to promote positive outcomes for each child in her care. She gives examples of how she uses discussions with parents, during the induction process, to get to know their children's needs, interests and next steps in development when

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This provision meets requirements

joining her setting. n The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of how to provide a curriculum that enables children to make progress and achieve positive outcomes. She possesses an appropriate knowledge about the educational programmes and understands the importance of carrying out regular observations and assessments of children. n The childminder discusses the importance of setting up an environment, which is rich in resources to enable children to remain engaged, focused and immersed in their learning through play. She describes how she will provide high-quality interactions to support children to make progress. n The childminder confidently gives examples of how she will support children to enhance their physical development. She will provide opportunities for children to practise their skills for different sports activities, such as football. n The childminder gives examples of how she will support children to develop a

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This provision meets requirements

love for books. For example, she explains how she will take children to visit the library regularly, where they can take out books and read with their parents at home.

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This provision meets requirements

26 July 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 EY424131 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10301212 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 12 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 24 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and is located in the London Borough of Southwark. She works alongside her husband, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 6. She provides care for children between 7am and 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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 in to account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector considered how the childminder plans to work in partnership with parents and other professionals. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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26 July 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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26 July 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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