Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Lewisham

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The providers ongoing use of self-evaluation is weak. They have failed to ensure they comply with all requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. The provider has failed to maintain appropriate insurance for the setting. This impacts on the safety and welfare of children. n The provider has addressed the action from the previous inspection. She explains how she will help children to understand how to manage their own safety, including when the family dogs are around them. n The provider describes how she will use assessments to identify and close any gaps in children's learning. She explains how she will provide a curriculum to help all children make progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The provider has a secure knowledge of safeguarding matters. She explains where to report any concerns she may have about children's safety, and any

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This provision does not meet requirements

action to take if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. She describes how she ensures staff understand local safeguarding procedures. n The provider describes the importance of developing her own, and her staff team's, knowledge and continuously improving practice. She uses links with the local authority early years advisory service to develop her learning further, as well as accessing online training platforms. The provider ensures that mandatory training is up to date for all staff, including paediatric first-aid training. n The provider explains how she adopts a positive approach to managing children's behaviour. She discusses how she talks calmly to children and models positive behaviours, such as sharing and turn-taking. The staff team celebrate children's achievements and offer age-appropriate explanations to develop children's understanding and emotional well-being. n The provider understands the importance of working closely with parents. She

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This provision does not meet requirements

shares information with parents on a daily basis and discusses the activities and experiences the children have. The provider understands the importance of a strong key-person system and ensures staff understand their roles and responsibilities. n The provider discusses how she supports healthy lifestyles. She recognises the importance of outdoor play and healthy eating. She will promote physical activities through visits to local parks. She obtains information in relation to children's dietary needs and works with parents to ensure these needs are met. n The provider has a wide variety of resources and toys that support the ages and stages of children's development. She confidently discusses how she provides activities around monthly themes that link closely to children's interests and support their further learning.

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This provision does not meet requirements

13 November 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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Due date

maintain appropriate public liability insurance at all times. 16/12/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2673092 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10338410 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 0 Number of children on roll 0

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The provider registered as childcare on domestic premises in 2022. She lives in Hither Green, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The provider holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed educational programmes and safeguarding with the provider. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff. n The provider showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

13 November 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

13 November 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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