Childminder in Southwark

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will provide a high-quality curriculum for children to build on their skills and learn through play. She describes how she will follow children's interests and support their individual needs. n The childminder describes how she will use observations and ongoing assessments to ensure that children make good progress. She plans to identify children's next steps in their learning and share these with parents. n The childminder recognises the importance of building strong attachments with children to support their emotional well-being. She discusses how this will help children to feel safe and secure, and build on their independence. n The childminder places a high priority on children's communication and language development. She plans to talk to children throughout the day, introduce new words, sing and share stories to extend children's vocabularies. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with

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parents and other professionals. She recognises that this will help to meet children's needs and promote consistency in care and learning. n The childminder explains how she will support children to manage their behaviour. She describes how she will have clear boundaries in place and promote children's 'wow' moments. The childminder discusses how she will talk to children about their emotions and showing respect to others. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of promoting healthy lifestyles. She plans to provide healthy meals and snacks and follow good hygiene routines. The childminder explains she will ensure that children are physically active and spend time outside. n The childminder has completed safeguarding training and shares her knowledge. She recognises the signs and symptoms of potential abuse and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder is proactive in extending her own knowledge through

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professional development. She has addressed her previous recommendations and intends to seek views from parents to help her to reflect and make further improvements.

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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 EY500017 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10312130 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 20 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Forest Hill in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder works all year round, from 3pm until 6pm on Monday to Friday, and between 10am and 4pm on Saturday. She holds a relevant qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n This is 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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about safeguarding and how she reviews her practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of suitability checks.

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27 February 2024 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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