Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder undertakes safeguarding training to help to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. This helps her to understand what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder knows who to report her concerns to if she is worried about a child's safety. n The childminder explains the skills she wants children to learn ready for the next stages in their learning and their eventual move on to school. For example, she discusses she will help them to develop their social skills, confidence and independence. n The childminder understands the importance of engaging with parents and other professionals. She explains how she will work effectively with parents to identify gaps in children's learning and development to provide a targeted approach. n The childminder knows the importance of promoting children's healthy lifestyles. She explains that she will plan frequent visits to the local area, such as local

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This provision meets requirements

parks, to help to promote children's physical skills and have exercise. The childminder understands the importance of promoting good hygiene practices. n The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's positive behaviour. She explains that she will encourage children to express themselves and share toys with other children. n The childminder undertakes regular training opportunities to help to raise her knowledge and skills. She understands the importance of continuous professional development.

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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 2660705 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10350742 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She works alongside a co-childminder. The childminder lives in Clapham in the London Borough of Lambeth. She provides care for most of the year, from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder will organise her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector viewed the childminder's home and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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