Childminder in Southwark

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder displays an appropriate knowledge of how to support children's learning and development. She understands how to plan a range of activities to help children to move forward in their learning. Furthermore, the childminder demonstrates an understanding of the importance of monitoring children's progress and planning relevant next steps in their learning. She explains how she will help children to learn new knowledge and skills in readiness for school. n The childminder discusses her commitment to offering an inclusive service. She understands how to identify and refer any children that may need additional support with their learning. The childminder discusses the importance of close partnership working with other professionals, to provide children with continuity of care and learning. n The childminder has a clear awareness of supporting children to respect and value diversity. This is apparent when she discusses how she will teach children

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about their similarities and differences. For instance, the childminder describes that she will help children to learn about other cultures through resources, discussions, cooking activities and when celebrating different cultural festivals throughout the year. n The childminder understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe. This is evident when she discusses how she will identify any concerns about a child's well-being. Furthermore, the childminder understands the importance of recording any concerns and taking swift action to seek additional support and advice from safeguarding professionals. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents to ensure that she gains detailed information about children's needs and interests when they join. She explains she will use this information to help to keep children safe and to support their future learning. In addition, the childminder explains how

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she intends to keep parents updated about their children's progress and form open relationships with parents. n The childminder discusses how she will promote children's health. For instance, she discusses the importance of providing daily opportunities for children to be active and to have fresh air. The childminder also describes how she will work with parents to encourage children to eat healthy and nutritious foods to promote their overall health. n The childminder ensures that mandatory training is kept up to date. She also discusses monitoring the quality of her setting, for instance, by seeking children's and parents' views on ways she can continue to develop and improve. n The childminder demonstrates an appropriate knowledge about building trusting relationships with children. She discusses how she intends to boost children's self-esteem by providing lots of praise and encouragement. The childminder

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adds that she intends to help children to understand the boundaries of the setting through having ongoing discussions about the behaviour expected of them.

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This provision meets requirements

21 February 2024 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 EY242467 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10311650 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 3 Date of previous inspection 4 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the Rotherhithe area of the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder works during term time, from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first 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 setting. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about their knowledge of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how her role in keeping children safe. n A range of documentation was viewed, such as the childminder's suitability, qualification and training certificates.

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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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21 February 2024 21 February 2024 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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