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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Southwark

Inspected 2 Jul 2024 · published 1 Aug 2024 · URN 140046

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  • Inspection date verified

    2 Jul 2024

  • Inspectors verified

    Helen Craig

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    140046

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  • OverallMet

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6
Words of findings
429
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 48, typical 47
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15 words
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Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she intends to help children settle and feel safe and secure. She intends to provide a welcoming environment, which will support children's emotional well-being. n The childminder explains how she will plan a broad curriculum with a range of activities to build on children's interests. She aims to support children to broaden their experiences, extend their skills and learn through play. n Through discussion, the childminder acknowledges the importance of working with parents. She plans to gather information when children first start and provide regular updates on children's routines and learning to build strong partnerships. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. She plans to provide children with opportunities for fresh air and opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder will provide healthy snacks and meals. n The childminder discusses how she wants children to develop an understanding

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This provision meets requirements

of similarities and differences and what makes them unique. She plans to teach children about different faiths and cultures, learn about festivals and support children who speak other languages. n The childminder has high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She intends to role model expected behaviour and set clear boundaries. The childminder will support children to be kind to their peers, share resources and use good manners. n The childminder is passionate about helping children to increase their communication and language skills. She intends to share stories and songs and engage children in conversations. The childminder plans to introduce new vocabulary and help children to extend their sentences. n The childminder evaluates her practice and reflects on the activities she provides. She plans to seek feedback from children and parents to help her

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This provision meets requirements

make further improvements. The childminder has addressed her previous recommendations. n The childminder has completed her mandatory training and renewed her paediatric first-aid training. Through discussion, the childminder acknowledges that this is an area she can make further improvements in. She intends to increase her knowledge to benefit the children by raising her teaching skills further.

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This provision meets requirements

2 July 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 140046 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10351420 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 4 Date of previous inspection 5 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Upper Norwood, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, between 8am and 6pm all year round, except for family holidays, Christmas and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder explained to the inspector her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable for children. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector considered how the childminder plans to work in partnership with parents and other professionals. n The childminder shared key documentation with the inspector, including evidence of suitability checks for household members.

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Inspection activities

2 July 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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Inspection activities

2 July 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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