Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's home is warm and welcoming and she strives to create a home from home for the children. Children can play inside and outside, accessing a well-resourced conservatory, a large outdoor area and kitchen area. n The childminder is confident to talk about her intended curriculum for children in her care. She will provide a stimulating curriculum led by the interests and abilities of the children attending her setting. n Children will have opportunities to learn about the natural world by observing seeds and noticing how they change. They will study the life cycles of animals, insects and plants. This will help children learn about the world around them, such as observing growth over time. n The childminder understands her role in encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Children will learn about dental hygiene and prepare nutritious food through cooking activities. The intended impact of this is that children will

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become aware of how to keep their bodies healthy. n The childminder explains how she will encourage children to behave well and acquire positive social skills. She discusses how she will share information with parents to promote a shared approach and encourage children's independence, such as support with potty training and help with fussy eaters. n The childminder intends to work with parents to establish agreed starting points for children who are new to her setting. She will continue the partnership through regular feedback questionnaires and implement their suggestions. This will ensure that she is providing the best care to families and the children who attend her setting. Parents who have used her service in the past say that their children speak fondly of the childminder and feel that she becomes a part of their family. n The childminder completes training to update her safeguarding knowledge. She

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places an importance on professional development to improve her practice. She recently completed a sign language course to improve communication opportunities for babies. n The childminder is aware of the need to notify Ofsted about changes to the suitability of those living and working in her home. She understands her role and responsibility in keeping children safe from harm and she knows the signs and symptoms that might indicate that a child is at risk of abuse and how to report any concerns regarding their safety and welfare.

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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 143832 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10308018 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 14 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.15pm from Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

19 October 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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