Childminder in Southwark

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to provide an early years curriculum. She has good-quality resources, which she uses to demonstrate how she will support children's learning. The childminder explains how she organises her home to promote children's development and prepare them for their next steps in learning. n The childminder describes how she will support parents to provide healthy food for their children. She discusses how she will use mealtimes to support children's understanding of a healthy and balanced diet, while promoting their independence. n The childminder evaluates her practice to identify her training needs. She undertakes courses as required and in response to the needs of children in her care. n The childminder has an effective understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows how to identify and report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder's home is clean, safe and inviting. She knows how to maintain

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children's physical and emotional well-being. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other professionals. She keeps organised records, which she shares with parents. The childminder knows how to incorporate parents' views to evaluate and improve her setting. n The childminder knows how to promote children's positive behaviour. She understands the value of praise, to encourage children's confidence. The childminder clearly demonstrates how she will teach children to respect others. She explains how she will talk to children about their feelings, to share and be polite.

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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 EY282240 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10316937 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 2 Date of previous inspection 16 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She is available to care for children all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an early years 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 the evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector looked at policies, procedures, the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and other documents which the childminder will use when caring for children. n The inspector looked at the areas of the home accessible to children and discussed the measures taken to ensure that the home is safe. n The childminder discussed children's learning and development with the inspector and how she continues to improve her early years practice. n The inspector discussed safeguarding and children's welfare, and the procedures used by the childminder to identify and report any concerns.

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13 May 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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